Top Rankings
Mannheim SD 83 School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 2,341 students in Mannheim SD 83 School District. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
Public Schools in Mannheim SD 83 School District have an average math proficiency score of 12% (versus the Illinois public school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 21% (versus the 30% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Illinois public school average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (IL)
# Schools
6 Schools
4,399 Schools
# Students
2,341 Students
1,881,773 Students
# Teachers
230 Teachers
136,664 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
District Rank
Mannheim SD 83 School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 844 school districts in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
Overall District Rank
#700 out of 852 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)11%
28%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
21%
30%

Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
50%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.23
0.70
# American Indian Students
3 Students
4,556 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
43 Students
103,630 Students
% Asian Students
2%
6%
# Hispanic Students
2,052 Students
517,685 Students
% Hispanic Students
87%
28%
# Black Students
40 Students
303,129 Students
% Black Students
2%
16%
# White Students
184 Students
837,178 Students
% White Students
8%
45%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
1,684 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
19 Students
78,057 Students
% of Two or more races Students
1%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
152
79,660
# Students in K Grade:
195
120,716
# Students in 1st Grade:
233
126,380
# Students in 2nd Grade:
232
167,371
# Students in 3rd Grade:
230
130,316
# Students in 4th Grade:
256
130,337
# Students in 5th Grade:
243
129,914
# Students in 6th Grade:
238
132,189
# Students in 7th Grade:
265
135,696
# Students in 8th Grade:
297
137,626
# Students in 9th Grade:
-
149,483
# Students in 10th Grade:
-
150,499
# Students in 11th Grade:
-
146,819
# Students in 12th Grade:
-
144,755
# Ungraded Students:
-
12
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $33,827 is higher than the state median of $21,990. The school district revenue/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $29,785 is higher than the state median of $21,244. The school district spending/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$79 MM
$41,381 MM

Spending
$70 MM
$39,976 MM

Revenue / Student
$33,827
$21,990

Spending / Student
$29,785
$21,244

Best Mannheim SD 83 School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Enger School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: ≤20% )
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
10401 Grand Ave
Franklin Park, IL 60131
(847) 455-5299
Franklin Park, IL 60131
(847) 455-5299
Grades: PK-8
| n/a students
Rank: #22.
Roy Elementary School
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
533 N Roy Ave
Melrose Park, IL 60164
(847) 451-2700
Melrose Park, IL 60164
(847) 451-2700
Grades: K-5
| 521 students
Rank: #33.
Westdale Elementary School
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
99 Diversey Ave
Melrose Park, IL 60164
(847) 455-4060
Melrose Park, IL 60164
(847) 455-4060
Grades: K-5
| 469 students
Rank: #44.
Mannheim Middle School
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2600 Hyde Park Ave
Melrose Park, IL 60164
(847) 455-5020
Melrose Park, IL 60164
(847) 455-5020
Grades: 6-8
| 800 students
Rank: #55.
Scott Elementary School
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2250 Scott St
Melrose Park, IL 60164
(847) 455-4818
Melrose Park, IL 60164
(847) 455-4818
Grades: K-5
| 399 students
Rank: n/an/a
101 W Diversey
Melrose Park, IL 60164
(847) 455-3611
Melrose Park, IL 60164
(847) 455-3611
Grades: PK
| 152 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Mannheim SD 83 School District?
Mannheim SD 83 School District manages 6 public schools serving 2,341 students.
What is the rank of Mannheim SD 83 School District?
Mannheim SD 83 School District is ranked #699 out of 844 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: Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Mannheim SD 83 School District?
87% of Mannheim SD 83 School District students are Hispanic, 8% of students are White, 2% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Mannheim SD 83 School District?
Mannheim SD 83 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What is Mannheim SD 83 School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $29,785 is higher than the state median of $21,244. The school district spending/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
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