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Gavin SD 37 School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 792 students in Gavin SD 37 School District. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
Public Schools in Gavin SD 37 School District have an average math proficiency score of 11% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 20% (versus the 30% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (IL)
# Schools
2 Schools
4,394 Schools
# Students
792 Students
1,842,872 Students
# Teachers
57 Teachers
137,935 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Gavin SD 37 School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 861 school districts in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
Overall District Rank
#729 out of 865 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
11%
27%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
50%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.59
0.69
% American Indian
1%
n/a
% Asian
1%
6%
% Hispanic
35%
29%
% Black
4%
16%
% White
53%
45%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $18,191 in this school district is less than the state median of $22,455. The school district revenue/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $19,871 is less than the state median of $21,692. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$14 MM
$41,381 MM
Spending
$16 MM
$39,976 MM
Revenue / Student
$18,191
$22,455
Spending / Student
$19,871
$21,692
Best Gavin SD 37 School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Gavin Central Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
36414 N Ridge Rd
Ingleside, IL 60041
(847) 973-3280
Ingleside, IL 60041
(847) 973-3280
Gr: PK-4 | 467 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #22.
Gavin South Middle School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
25775 W Il Route 134
Ingleside, IL 60041
(847) 546-9336
Ingleside, IL 60041
(847) 546-9336
Gr: 5-8 | 325 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Gavin SD 37 School District?
Gavin SD 37 School District manages 2 public schools serving 792 students.
What is the rank of Gavin SD 37 School District?
Gavin SD 37 School District is ranked #734 out of 861 school districts in Illinois (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Illinois school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Gavin SD 37 School District?
53% of Gavin SD 37 School District students are White, 35% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Gavin SD 37 School District?
Gavin SD 37 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is equal to the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What is Gavin SD 37 School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $19,871 is less than the state median of $21,692. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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