Top Rankings
Hinsdale CCSD 181 School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 1%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 1%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 5%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 9 public elementary schools serving 3,609 students in Hinsdale CCSD 181 School District. This district's average elementary testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 1% of public elementary schools in Illinois.
Public Elementary Schools in Hinsdale CCSD 181 School District have an average math proficiency score of 70% (versus the Illinois public elementary school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 72% (versus the 30% statewide average).
The top ranked public elementary schools in Hinsdale CCSD 181 School District are Oak Elementary School, Elm Elementary School and Prospect Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking. Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the Illinois public elementary school average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (IL)
# Schools
9 Schools
3,107 Schools
# Students
3,609 Students
1,226,135 Students
# Teachers
303 Teachers
89,543 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
District Rank
Hinsdale CCSD 181 School District, which is ranked within the top 1% of all 845 school districts in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
Overall District Rank
#6 out of 852 school districts
(Top 1%)
(Top 1%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)70%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
72%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
81%
50%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.51
0.71
# American Indian Students
1 Student
2,921 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
627 Students
65,128 Students
% Asian Students
17%
6%
# Hispanic Students
216 Students
321,794 Students
% Hispanic Students
6%
27%
# Black Students
28 Students
201,899 Students
% Black Students
1%
17%
# White Students
2,427 Students
545,174 Students
% White Students
67%
45%
# Hawaiian Students
4 Students
1,110 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
306 Students
52,734 Students
% of Two or more races Students
9%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
92
53,917
# Students in K Grade:
283
116,806
# Students in 1st Grade:
390
130,447
# Students in 2nd Grade:
385
163,953
# Students in 3rd Grade:
414
128,974
# Students in 4th Grade:
365
128,440
# Students in 5th Grade:
387
130,481
# Students in 6th Grade:
415
134,578
# Students in 7th Grade:
435
113,232
# Students in 8th Grade:
443
116,943
# Students in 9th Grade:
-
2,582
# Students in 10th Grade:
-
2,075
# Students in 11th Grade:
-
1,893
# Students in 12th Grade:
-
1,802
# Ungraded Students:
-
12
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $26,101 is higher than the state median of $21,914. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $23,023 is higher than the state median of $21,170. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$94 MM
$41,381 MM
Spending
$83 MM
$39,976 MM
Revenue / Student
$26,101
$21,914
Spending / Student
$23,023
$21,170
Best Hinsdale CCSD 181 School District Public Elementary Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Oak Elementary School
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
950 S Oak St
Hinsdale, IL 60521
(630) 861-4300
Hinsdale, IL 60521
(630) 861-4300
Grades: PK-5
| 381 students
Rank: #22.
Elm Elementary School
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
15w201 60th St
Willowbrook, IL 60527
(630) 861-4000
Willowbrook, IL 60527
(630) 861-4000
Grades: K-5
| 319 students
Rank: #33.
Prospect Elementary School
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
130 N Prospect Ave
Clarendon Hills, IL 60514
(630) 861-4400
Clarendon Hills, IL 60514
(630) 861-4400
Grades: K-5
| 318 students
Rank: #44.
The Lane Elementary School
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
500 N Elm St
Hinsdale, IL 60521
(630) 861-4500
Hinsdale, IL 60521
(630) 861-4500
Grades: K-5
| 330 students
Rank: #55.
Walker School
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
120 Walker Ave
Clarendon Hills, IL 60514
(630) 861-4600
Clarendon Hills, IL 60514
(630) 861-4600
Grades: K-5
| 293 students
Rank: #66.
Madison Elementary School
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
611 S Madison St
Hinsdale, IL 60521
(630) 861-4100
Hinsdale, IL 60521
(630) 861-4100
Grades: K-5
| 384 students
Rank: #77.
Monroe Elementary School
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
210 N Madison St
Hinsdale, IL 60521
(630) 861-4200
Hinsdale, IL 60521
(630) 861-4200
Grades: K-5
| 293 students
Rank: #88.
Hinsdale Middle School
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
100 S Garfield St
Hinsdale, IL 60521
(630) 861-4700
Hinsdale, IL 60521
(630) 861-4700
Grades: 6-8
| 751 students
Rank: #99.
Clarendon Hills Middle School
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
301 Chicago Ave
Clarendon Hills, IL 60514
(630) 861-4800
Clarendon Hills, IL 60514
(630) 861-4800
Grades: 6-8
| 540 students
Recent Articles
College Application Requirement for High School Graduation? DC Weighs Possibility
The article discusses a proposal in Washington D.C. to make college applications a requirement for high school graduation. It examines the potential benefits and drawbacks of such a policy, including its impact on graduation rates and college attendance. The piece also considers similar initiatives in other states and the debate surrounding this approach
Bribing Students to Get Good Grades: The Debate
This piece explores the controversial practice of offering monetary rewards to students for good grades. It examines studies conducted in various cities, discussing the effectiveness of such programs and the ethical concerns they raise. The article presents arguments from both supporters and critics of this approach to student motivation.
September 27, 2024
Understanding RubricsThis article explores the fundamental principles of rubrics in education, focusing on their role as assessment tools. It breaks down the key components of rubrics, including criteria, performance levels, and descriptors. The piece also delves into the two main types of rubrics - holistic and analytic - providing authoritative definitions and explaining their unique applications in educational settings.
