Steger SD 194 School District

3753 Park Ave
Steger, IL 60475-1818
(District boundaries shown in map)
1/
10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

Steger SD 194 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 1,439 students in Steger SD 194 School District. This district's average testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
Public Schools in Steger SD 194 School District have an average math proficiency score of 5% (versus the Illinois public school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 14% (versus the 30% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 83% 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
1,439 Students
1,881,773 Students
# Teachers
94 Teachers
136,664 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1

District Rank

Steger SD 194 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.
This School District
State Average (IL)
#812 out of 852 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall district rank of Steger SD 194  School District, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
(20-21)
5%
28%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Steger SD 194  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Illinois by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
14%
30%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Steger SD 194  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Illinois by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
23%
50%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.70
0.70
# American Indian Students
1 Student
4,556 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
5 Students
103,630 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
6%
# Hispanic Students
609 Students
517,685 Students
% Hispanic Students
42%
28%
# Black Students
440 Students
303,129 Students
% Black Students
31%
16%
# White Students
251 Students
837,178 Students
% White Students
18%
45%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
1,684 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
132 Students
78,057 Students
% of Two or more races Students
9%
4%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
66
79,660
# Students in K Grade:
153
120,716
# Students in 1st Grade:
143
126,380
# Students in 2nd Grade:
167
167,371
# Students in 3rd Grade:
162
130,316
# Students in 4th Grade:
156
130,337
# Students in 5th Grade:
147
129,914
# Students in 6th Grade:
158
132,189
# Students in 7th Grade:
137
135,696
# Students in 8th Grade:
150
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 $18,521 in this school district is less 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 $16,985 is less than the state median of $21,244. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (IL)
Total Revenue
$27 MM
$41,381 MM
This chart displays total revenue of Steger SD 194  School District and median value from total revenues of all school districts in Illinois by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$24 MM
$39,976 MM
This chart displays total spending of Steger SD 194  School District and median value from total spendings of all school districts in Illinois by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$18,521
$21,990
This chart displays average revenue per public school student in Steger SD 194  School District and average revenue per public school student of all school districts in Illinois by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student
$16,985
$21,244
This chart displays average spending per public school student in Steger SD 194  School District and average spending per public school student of all school districts in Illinois by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best Steger SD 194 School District Public Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Columbia Central School
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
94 Richton Rd
Steger, IL 60475
(708) 753-4700
Grades: 5-8
| 592 students
Rank: #22.
Steger Primary Center
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14% )
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
3411 Miller Avenue
Chicago Heights, IL 60411
(708) 753-4100
Grades: PK-1
| 362 students
Rank: #33.
Steger Intermediate Center
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
3411 Hopkins St
Steger, IL 60475
(708) 753-4200
Grades: 2-4
| 485 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Steger SD 194 School District?
Steger SD 194 School District manages 3 public schools serving 1,439 students.
What is the rank of Steger SD 194 School District?
Steger SD 194 School District is ranked #812 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: Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Steger SD 194 School District?
42% of Steger SD 194 School District students are Hispanic, 31% of students are Black, 18% of students are White, and 9% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Steger SD 194 School District?
Steger SD 194 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What is Steger SD 194 School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $16,985 is less than the state median of $21,244. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • District size: 3 schools
  • Grades: PK-08
  • Enrollment: 1,439 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 83%
  • : Bottom 50% in IL
  • : 5% (Btm 50%)
  • : 14% (Btm 50%)
  • : 23% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

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