Butler SD 53 School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 1%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 1%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 1%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 1%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 470 students in Butler SD 53 School District.
Public Schools in Butler SD 53 School District have an average math proficiency score of 71% (versus the Illinois public school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 73% (versus the 30% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the Illinois public school average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
Butler SD 53 School District, which is ranked within the top 1% of all 844 school districts in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="students-by-ethinity">Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.61
0.70
# American Indian Students
1 Student
4,562 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
236 Students
103,646 Students
% Asian Students
50%
6%
# Hispanic Students
24 Students
518,306 Students
% Hispanic Students
5%
28%
# Black Students
8 Students
303,554 Students
% Black Students
2%
16%
# White Students
173 Students
838,269 Students
% White Students
37%
45%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
1,685 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
28 Students
78,180 Students
% of Two or more races Students
6%
4%
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="students-by-grade">Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
8
79,739
# Students in K Grade:
46
120,814
# Students in 1st Grade:
51
126,572
# Students in 2nd Grade:
42
167,546
# Students in 3rd Grade:
48
130,511
# Students in 4th Grade:
49
130,546
# Students in 5th Grade:
43
130,044
# Students in 6th Grade:
59
132,465
# Students in 7th Grade:
53
136,042
# Students in 8th Grade:
71
137,926
# Students in 9th Grade:
-
149,569
# Students in 10th Grade:
-
150,589
# Students in 11th Grade:
-
146,876
# Students in 12th Grade:
-
144,805
# Ungraded Students:
-
12
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="district-revenue-and-spending">District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $31,994 is higher than the state median of $21,964. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $37,468 is higher than the state median of $21,218. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
How many schools belong to Butler SD 53 School District?
Butler SD 53 School District manages 3 public schools serving 470 students.
What is the rank of Butler SD 53 School District?
Butler SD 53 School District is ranked #2 out of 844 school districts in Illinois (top 1%) 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: Highest overall rank (Top 1%), Highest math proficiency (Top 1%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 1%), Highest science proficiency (Top 1%), Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Butler SD 53 School District?
50% of Butler SD 53 School District students are Asian, 37% of students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Butler SD 53 School District?
Butler SD 53 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 8:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What is Butler SD 53 School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $37,468 is higher than the state median of $21,218. 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: 470 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 8:1
Minority Enrollment: 63%
Overall District Rank
: Top 1% in IL
Math Proficiency
: 71% (Top 1%)
Reading Proficiency
: 74% (Top 1%)
Science Proficiency
: 90-94% (Top 1%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
