Top Rankings
Salt Creek SD 48 School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 509 students in Salt Creek SD 48 School District. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Illinois.
Public Schools in Salt Creek SD 48 School District have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Illinois public school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 30% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (IL)
# Schools
3 Schools
4,399 Schools
# Students
509 Students
1,881,773 Students
# Teachers
43 Teachers
136,664 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
District Rank
Salt Creek SD 48 School District, which is ranked within the top 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
#275 out of 852 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)

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

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
30%

Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
50%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.63
0.70
# American Indian Students
2 Students
4,556 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
66 Students
103,630 Students
% Asian Students
13%
6%
# Hispanic Students
93 Students
517,685 Students
% Hispanic Students
18%
28%
# Black Students
41 Students
303,129 Students
% Black Students
8%
16%
# White Students
288 Students
837,178 Students
% White Students
57%
45%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
1,684 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
18 Students
78,057 Students
% of Two or more races Students
4%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
45
79,660
# Students in K Grade:
51
120,716
# Students in 1st Grade:
61
126,380
# Students in 2nd Grade:
47
167,371
# Students in 3rd Grade:
59
130,316
# Students in 4th Grade:
45
130,337
# Students in 5th Grade:
48
129,914
# Students in 6th Grade:
42
132,189
# Students in 7th Grade:
46
135,696
# Students in 8th Grade:
65
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 $35,540 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 $30,397 is higher than the state median of $21,244. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$18 MM
$41,381 MM

Spending
$16 MM
$39,976 MM

Revenue / Student
$35,540
$21,990

Spending / Student
$30,397
$21,244

Best Salt Creek SD 48 School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Stella May Swartz Elementary School
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
17w160 16th St
Villa Park, IL 60181
(630) 834-9256
Villa Park, IL 60181
(630) 834-9256
Grades: 2-4
| 151 students
Rank: #22.
John E Albright Middle School
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1110 S Villa Ave
Villa Park, IL 60181
(630) 279-6160
Villa Park, IL 60181
(630) 279-6160
Grades: 5-8
| 201 students
Rank: n/an/a
980 S Riverside Dr
Elmhurst, IL 60126
(630) 832-6122
Elmhurst, IL 60126
(630) 832-6122
Grades: PK-1
| 157 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Salt Creek SD 48 School District?
Salt Creek SD 48 School District manages 3 public schools serving 509 students.
What is the rank of Salt Creek SD 48 School District?
Salt Creek SD 48 School District is ranked #286 out of 844 school districts in Illinois (top 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%)
What is the racial composition of students in Salt Creek SD 48 School District?
57% of Salt Creek SD 48 School District students are White, 18% of students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Asian, 8% of students are Black, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Salt Creek SD 48 School District?
Salt Creek SD 48 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What is Salt Creek SD 48 School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $30,397 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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