Thornton TWP HSD 205 School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 4,681 students in Thornton TWP HSD 205 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 Thornton TWP HSD 205 School District have an average math proficiency score of 8% (versus the Illinois public school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 7% (versus the 30% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Illinois public school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Thornton TWP HSD 205 School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 845 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 76% has increased from 72% over five school years.
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="students-by-ethinity">Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.34
0.70
# American Indian Students
5 Students
4,564 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
22 Students
101,358 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
6%
# Hispanic Students
801 Students
508,785 Students
% Hispanic Students
17%
27%
# Black Students
3,728 Students
304,592 Students
% Black Students
80%
17%
# White Students
37 Students
851,337 Students
% White Students
1%
45%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
1,792 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
87 Students
77,678 Students
% of Two or more races Students
2%
4%
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="students-by-grade">Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
76,314
# Students in K Grade:
-
121,289
# Students in 1st Grade:
-
130,456
# Students in 2nd Grade:
-
163,954
# Students in 3rd Grade:
-
128,977
# Students in 4th Grade:
-
128,440
# Students in 5th Grade:
-
130,483
# Students in 6th Grade:
-
134,608
# Students in 7th Grade:
-
136,282
# Students in 8th Grade:
-
141,626
# Students in 9th Grade:
1,147
152,960
# Students in 10th Grade:
1,185
153,002
# Students in 11th Grade:
1,096
143,636
# Students in 12th Grade:
1,253
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 $31,491 is higher than the state median of $21,914. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $26,524 is higher than the state median of $21,170. The school district spending/student has declined by 12% over four school years.
How many schools belong to Thornton TWP HSD 205 School District?
Thornton TWP HSD 205 School District manages 5 public schools serving 4,681 students.
What is the rank of Thornton TWP HSD 205 School District?
Thornton TWP HSD 205 School District is ranked #829 out of 845 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: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Thornton TWP HSD 205 School District?
80% of Thornton TWP HSD 205 School District students are Black, 17% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Thornton TWP HSD 205 School District?
Thornton TWP HSD 205 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is equal to the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What is Thornton TWP HSD 205 School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $26,524 is higher than the state median of $21,170. The school district spending/student has declined by 12% over four school years.
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Quick Stats (2024-25)
District size: 5 schools
Grades: 09-12
Enrollment: 4,681 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
Minority Enrollment: 99%
Graduation Rate
: 76% (Btm 50% in IL)
Overall District Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 7% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 6% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 14% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
