Summit Hill SD 161 School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 2,499 students in Summit Hill SD 161 School District. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in Illinois.
Public Schools in Summit Hill SD 161 School District have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the Illinois public school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 30% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Summit Hill SD 161 School District, which is ranked within the top 20% of all 845 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
0.46
0.70
# American Indian Students
4 Students
4,564 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
88 Students
101,358 Students
% Asian Students
4%
6%
# Hispanic Students
333 Students
508,785 Students
% Hispanic Students
13%
27%
# Black Students
206 Students
304,592 Students
% Black Students
8%
17%
# White Students
1,791 Students
851,337 Students
% White Students
72%
45%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
1,792 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
77 Students
77,678 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
4%
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="students-by-grade">Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
98
76,314
# Students in K Grade:
230
121,289
# Students in 1st Grade:
227
130,456
# Students in 2nd Grade:
228
163,954
# Students in 3rd Grade:
262
128,977
# Students in 4th Grade:
264
128,440
# Students in 5th Grade:
257
130,483
# Students in 6th Grade:
293
134,608
# Students in 7th Grade:
313
136,282
# Students in 8th Grade:
327
141,626
# Students in 9th Grade:
-
152,960
# Students in 10th Grade:
-
153,002
# Students in 11th Grade:
-
143,636
# Students in 12th Grade:
-
146,324
# 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 $24,819 is higher than the state median of $21,914. The school district revenue/student has grown by 28% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $22,643 is higher than the state median of $21,170. The school district spending/student has grown by 27% over four school years.
How many schools belong to Summit Hill SD 161 School District?
Summit Hill SD 161 School District manages 6 public schools serving 2,499 students.
What is the rank of Summit Hill SD 161 School District?
Summit Hill SD 161 School District is ranked #146 out of 845 school districts in Illinois (top 20%) 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 20%), Highest math proficiency (Top 20%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%), Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%) and Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Summit Hill SD 161 School District?
72% of Summit Hill SD 161 School District students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Black, 4% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Summit Hill SD 161 School District?
Summit Hill SD 161 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What is Summit Hill SD 161 School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $22,643 is higher than the state median of $21,170. The school district spending/student has grown by 27% over four school years.
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Quick Stats (2024-25)
District size: 6 schools
Grades: PK-08
Enrollment: 2,499 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
Minority Enrollment: 28%
Overall District Rank
: Top 20% in IL
Math Proficiency
: 38% (Top 20%)
Reading Proficiency
: 44% (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
: 65% (Top 30%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
