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Proviso TWP HSD 209 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 3 public schools serving 4,425 students in Proviso TWP HSD 209 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 Proviso TWP HSD 209 School District have an average math proficiency score of 13% (versus the Illinois public school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 12% (versus the 30% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 97% 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
3 Schools
4,408 Schools
# Students
4,425 Students
1,888,363 Students
# Teachers
221 Teachers
135,534 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
20:1
District Rank
Proviso TWP HSD 209 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 80% has increased from 71% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#746 out of 852 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)12%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
12%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
50%
Graduation Rate
80%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.53
0.70
# American Indian Students
6 Students
4,564 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
42 Students
101,358 Students
% Asian Students
1%
6%
# Hispanic Students
2,624 Students
508,785 Students
% Hispanic Students
59%
27%
# Black Students
1,540 Students
304,592 Students
% Black Students
35%
17%
# White Students
121 Students
851,337 Students
% White Students
3%
45%
# Hawaiian Students
2 Students
1,792 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
67 Students
77,678 Students
% of Two or more races Students
2%
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:
10
141,626
# Students in 9th Grade:
1,459
152,960
# Students in 10th Grade:
1,238
153,002
# Students in 11th Grade:
873
143,636
# Students in 12th Grade:
845
146,324
# Ungraded Students:
-
12
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $25,146 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 $27,885 is higher than the state median of $21,170. The school district spending/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$111 MM
$41,381 MM
Spending
$123 MM
$39,976 MM
Revenue / Student
$25,146
$21,914
Spending / Student
$27,885
$21,170
Best Proviso TWP HSD 209 School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Proviso Math And Science Academy
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
8601 Roosevelt Rd
Forest Park, IL 60130
(708) 556-5583
Forest Park, IL 60130
(708) 556-5583
Grades: 9-12
| 899 students
Rank: #22.
Proviso West High School
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
4701 Harrison St
Hillside, IL 60162
(708) 545-3473
Hillside, IL 60162
(708) 545-3473
Grades: 9-12
| 1,868 students
Rank: #33.
Proviso East High School
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
807 S 1st Ave
Maywood, IL 60153
(773) 405-2750
Maywood, IL 60153
(773) 405-2750
Grades: 9-12
| 1,658 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Proviso TWP HSD 209 School District?
Proviso TWP HSD 209 School District manages 3 public schools serving 4,425 students.
What is the rank of Proviso TWP HSD 209 School District?
Proviso TWP HSD 209 School District is ranked #754 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 Proviso TWP HSD 209 School District?
59% of Proviso TWP HSD 209 School District students are Hispanic, 35% of students are Black, 3% of students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Proviso TWP HSD 209 School District?
Proviso TWP HSD 209 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 20:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What is Proviso TWP HSD 209 School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $27,885 is higher than the state median of $21,170. The school district spending/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
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