Top Rankings
Indian Springs SD 109 School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 2,488 students in Indian Springs SD 109 School District. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
Public Schools in Indian Springs SD 109 School District have an average math proficiency score of 17% (versus the Illinois public school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 31% (versus the 30% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (IL)
# Schools
6 Schools
4,408 Schools
# Students
2,488 Students
1,888,363 Students
# Teachers
204 Teachers
135,534 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
District Rank
Indian Springs SD 109 School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% 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
#460 out of 852 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)17%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
50%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.66
0.70
# American Indian Students
4 Students
4,564 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
43 Students
101,358 Students
% Asian Students
2%
6%
# Hispanic Students
718 Students
508,785 Students
% Hispanic Students
29%
27%
# Black Students
393 Students
304,592 Students
% Black Students
16%
17%
# White Students
1,196 Students
851,337 Students
% White Students
48%
45%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
1,792 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
133 Students
77,678 Students
% of Two or more races Students
5%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
200
76,314
# Students in K Grade:
287
121,289
# Students in 1st Grade:
232
130,456
# Students in 2nd Grade:
236
163,954
# Students in 3rd Grade:
261
128,977
# Students in 4th Grade:
267
128,440
# Students in 5th Grade:
257
130,483
# Students in 6th Grade:
251
134,608
# Students in 7th Grade:
243
136,282
# Students in 8th Grade:
254
141,626
# Students in 9th Grade:
-
152,960
# Students in 10th Grade:
-
153,002
# Students in 11th Grade:
-
143,636
# Students in 12th Grade:
-
146,324
# Ungraded Students:
-
12
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $19,828 in this school district is less than the state median of $21,914. The school district revenue/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $19,443 is less than the state median of $21,170. The school district spending/student has grown by 13% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$49 MM
$41,381 MM
Spending
$48 MM
$39,976 MM
Revenue / Student
$19,828
$21,914
Spending / Student
$19,443
$21,170
Best Indian Springs SD 109 School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Geo T Wilkins Jr High School
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
8001 S 82nd Ave
Justice, IL 60458
(708) 496-8708
Justice, IL 60458
(708) 496-8708
Grades: 7-8
| 497 students
Rank: #22.
Frank A Brodnicki Elementary School
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
8641 W 75th St
Justice, IL 60458
(708) 496-8716
Justice, IL 60458
(708) 496-8716
Grades: K-6
| 591 students
Rank: #33.
Bridgeview Elementary School
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
7800 S Thomas Ave
Bridgeview, IL 60455
(708) 496-8713
Bridgeview, IL 60455
(708) 496-8713
Grades: K-6
| 427 students
Rank: #44.
Robina Lyle Elementary School
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
7801 W 75th St
Bridgeview, IL 60455
(708) 496-8722
Bridgeview, IL 60455
(708) 496-8722
Grades: K-6
| 323 students
Rank: #55.
George T Wilkins Elementary School
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
8001 S 82nd Ave
Justice, IL 60458
(708) 496-8708
Justice, IL 60458
(708) 496-8708
Grades: K-6
| 450 students
Rank: n/an/a
8600 S Roberts Rd
Justice, IL 60458
(708) 430-8191
Justice, IL 60458
(708) 430-8191
Grades: PK
| 200 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Indian Springs SD 109 School District?
Indian Springs SD 109 School District manages 6 public schools serving 2,488 students.
What is the rank of Indian Springs SD 109 School District?
Indian Springs SD 109 School District is ranked #474 out of 845 school districts in Illinois (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Illinois school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Indian Springs SD 109 School District?
48% of Indian Springs SD 109 School District students are White, 29% of students are Hispanic, 16% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Indian Springs SD 109 School District?
Indian Springs SD 109 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What is Indian Springs SD 109 School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $19,443 is less than the state median of $21,170. The school district spending/student has grown by 13% over four school years.
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