For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,648 students in ESD 159 School District. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
Public Schools in ESD 159 School District have an average math proficiency score of 11% (versus the Illinois public school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 23% (versus the 30% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Illinois public school average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
ESD 159 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.
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="students-by-ethinity">Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.33
0.70
# American Indian Students
2 Students
4,562 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
9 Students
103,646 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
6%
# Hispanic Students
208 Students
518,306 Students
% Hispanic Students
13%
28%
# Black Students
1,330 Students
303,554 Students
% Black Students
81%
16%
# White Students
27 Students
838,269 Students
% White Students
2%
45%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
1,685 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
71 Students
78,180 Students
% of Two or more races Students
4%
4%
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="students-by-grade">Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
101
79,739
# Students in K Grade:
153
120,814
# Students in 1st Grade:
150
126,572
# Students in 2nd Grade:
150
167,546
# Students in 3rd Grade:
164
130,511
# Students in 4th Grade:
177
130,546
# Students in 5th Grade:
182
130,044
# Students in 6th Grade:
181
132,465
# Students in 7th Grade:
197
136,042
# Students in 8th Grade:
193
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 $29,061 is higher than the state median of $21,964. The school district revenue/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $26,541 is higher than the state median of $21,218. The school district spending/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
How many schools belong to ESD 159 School District?
ESD 159 School District manages 5 public schools serving 1,648 students.
What is the rank of ESD 159 School District?
ESD 159 School District is ranked #674 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.
What is the racial composition of students in ESD 159 School District?
81% of ESD 159 School District students are Black, 13% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are White.
What is the student/teacher ratio of ESD 159 School District?
ESD 159 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What is ESD 159 School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $26,541 is higher than the state median of $21,218. The school district spending/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
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Quick Stats (2025)
District size: 5 schools
Grades: PK-08
Enrollment: 1,648 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
Minority Enrollment: 98%
Overall District Rank
: Bottom 50% in IL
Math Proficiency
: 8% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 23% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 41% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
