Springfield SD 186 School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 35 public schools serving 12,920 students in Springfield SD 186 School District. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
Public Schools in Springfield SD 186 School District have an average math proficiency score of 17% (versus the Illinois public school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 21% (versus the 30% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Illinois public school average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
Springfield SD 186 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 69% has decreased from 70% over five school years.
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="students-by-ethinity">Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.66
0.70
# American Indian Students
20 Students
4,562 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
369 Students
103,646 Students
% Asian Students
3%
6%
# Hispanic Students
461 Students
518,306 Students
% Hispanic Students
4%
28%
# Black Students
5,812 Students
303,554 Students
% Black Students
45%
16%
# White Students
4,572 Students
838,269 Students
% White Students
35%
45%
# Hawaiian Students
7 Students
1,685 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
1,629 Students
78,180 Students
% of Two or more races Students
13%
4%
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="students-by-grade">Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
628
79,739
# Students in K Grade:
993
120,814
# Students in 1st Grade:
986
126,572
# Students in 2nd Grade:
1,017
167,546
# Students in 3rd Grade:
933
130,511
# Students in 4th Grade:
942
130,546
# Students in 5th Grade:
932
130,044
# Students in 6th Grade:
890
132,465
# Students in 7th Grade:
920
136,042
# Students in 8th Grade:
935
137,926
# Students in 9th Grade:
1,198
149,569
# Students in 10th Grade:
907
150,589
# Students in 11th Grade:
856
146,876
# Students in 12th Grade:
783
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 $20,809 in this school district is less 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 $20,492 is less 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 Springfield SD 186 School District?
Springfield SD 186 School District manages 35 public schools serving 12,920 students.
What is the rank of Springfield SD 186 School District?
Springfield SD 186 School District is ranked #588 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%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Springfield SD 186 School District?
45% of Springfield SD 186 School District students are Black, 35% of students are White, 13% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Springfield SD 186 School District?
Springfield SD 186 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What is Springfield SD 186 School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $20,492 is less 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: 35 schools
Grades: PK-12
Enrollment: 12,920 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
Minority Enrollment: 65%
Graduation Rate
: 69% (Btm 50% in IL)
Overall District Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 17% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 21% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 36% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
