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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 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 4,493 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 56% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (IL)
# Schools
3 Schools
4,399 Schools
# Students
4,493 Students
1,881,773 Students
# Teachers
239 Teachers
136,664 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
19:1
District Rank
Proviso TWP HSD 209 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.
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
8 Students
4,556 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
40 Students
103,630 Students
% Asian Students
1%
6%
# Hispanic Students
2,653 Students
517,685 Students
% Hispanic Students
59%
28%
# Black Students
1,573 Students
303,129 Students
% Black Students
35%
16%
# White Students
135 Students
837,178 Students
% White Students
3%
45%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
1,684 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
67 Students
78,057 Students
% of Two or more races Students
2%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
79,660
# Students in K Grade:
-
120,716
# Students in 1st Grade:
-
126,380
# Students in 2nd Grade:
-
167,371
# Students in 3rd Grade:
-
130,316
# Students in 4th Grade:
-
130,337
# Students in 5th Grade:
-
129,914
# Students in 6th Grade:
-
132,189
# Students in 7th Grade:
-
135,696
# Students in 8th Grade:
-
137,626
# Students in 9th Grade:
1,392
149,483
# Students in 10th Grade:
1,166
150,499
# Students in 11th Grade:
1,013
146,819
# Students in 12th Grade:
922
144,755
# Ungraded Students:
-
12
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $24,765 is higher than the state median of $21,990. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $27,462 is higher than the state median of $21,244. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$111 MM
$41,381 MM

Spending
$123 MM
$39,976 MM

Revenue / Student
$24,765
$21,990

Spending / Student
$27,462
$21,244

Best Proviso TWP HSD 209 School District Public Schools (2025)
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
| 921 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
| 1,869 students
Rank: #33.
Proviso East High School
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
807 S 1st Ave
Maywood, IL 60153
(708) 344-7000
Maywood, IL 60153
(708) 344-7000
Grades: 9-12
| 1,703 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 4,493 students.
What is the rank of Proviso TWP HSD 209 School District?
Proviso TWP HSD 209 School District is ranked #753 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: 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 19:1, 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 $27,462 is higher than the state median of $21,244. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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