Top Rankings
Leyden CHSD 212 School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 3,610 students in Leyden CHSD 212 School District. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
Public Schools in Leyden CHSD 212 School District have an average math proficiency score of 15% (versus the Illinois public school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 17% (versus the 30% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Illinois public school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (IL)
# Schools
2 Schools
4,408 Schools
# Students
3,610 Students
1,888,363 Students
# Teachers
238 Teachers
135,534 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
District Rank
Leyden CHSD 212 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.
The school district's graduation rate of 82% has decreased from 83% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#681 out of 852 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)15%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
17%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
50%
Graduation Rate
82%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.45
0.70
# American Indian Students
17 Students
4,564 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
97 Students
101,358 Students
% Asian Students
3%
6%
# Hispanic Students
2,547 Students
508,785 Students
% Hispanic Students
71%
27%
# Black Students
54 Students
304,592 Students
% Black Students
1%
17%
# White Students
864 Students
851,337 Students
% White Students
24%
45%
# Hawaiian Students
4 Students
1,792 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
27 Students
77,678 Students
% of Two or more races Students
1%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
76,314
# Students in K Grade:
-
121,289
# Students in 1st Grade:
-
130,456
# Students in 2nd Grade:
-
163,954
# Students in 3rd Grade:
-
128,977
# Students in 4th Grade:
-
128,440
# Students in 5th Grade:
-
130,483
# Students in 6th Grade:
-
134,608
# Students in 7th Grade:
-
136,282
# Students in 8th Grade:
-
141,626
# Students in 9th Grade:
1,021
152,960
# Students in 10th Grade:
900
153,002
# Students in 11th Grade:
851
143,636
# Students in 12th Grade:
838
146,324
# Ungraded Students:
-
12
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $34,562 is higher than the state median of $21,914. The school district revenue/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $27,473 is higher than the state median of $21,170. The school district spending/student has declined by 26% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$125 MM
$41,381 MM
Spending
$99 MM
$39,976 MM
Revenue / Student
$34,562
$21,914
Spending / Student
$27,473
$21,170
Best Leyden CHSD 212 School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
East Leyden High School
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3400 Rose St
Franklin Park, IL 60131
(847) 451-3023
Franklin Park, IL 60131
(847) 451-3023
Grades: 9-12
| 1,807 students
Rank: #22.
West Leyden High School
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1000 N Wolf Rd
Melrose Park, IL 60164
(847) 451-3154
Melrose Park, IL 60164
(847) 451-3154
Grades: 9-12
| 1,803 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Leyden CHSD 212 School District?
Leyden CHSD 212 School District manages 2 public schools serving 3,610 students.
What is the rank of Leyden CHSD 212 School District?
Leyden CHSD 212 School District is ranked #676 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: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Leyden CHSD 212 School District?
71% of Leyden CHSD 212 School District students are Hispanic, 24% of students are White, 3% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Leyden CHSD 212 School District?
Leyden CHSD 212 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What is Leyden CHSD 212 School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $27,473 is higher than the state median of $21,170. The school district spending/student has declined by 26% over four school years.
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