For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 577 students in District 50 Schools. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
Public Schools in District 50 Schools have an average math proficiency score of 14% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 10% (versus the 30% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 14% 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
577 Students
1,842,872 Students
# Teachers
50 Teachers
137,935 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
District 50 Schools, 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
#774 out of 865 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
14%
27%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
10%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
50%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.25
0.69
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
6%
% Hispanic
6%
29%
% Black
2%
16%
% White
87%
45%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $20,272 in this school district is less than the state median of $22,455. The school district revenue/student has grown by 31% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $19,562 is less than the state median of $21,692. The school district spending/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$12 MM
$41,381 MM
Spending
$11 MM
$39,976 MM
Revenue / Student
$20,272
$22,455
Spending / Student
$19,562
$21,692
Best District 50 Schools Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
J L Hensey Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
304 E Almond Dr
Washington, IL 61571
(309) 745-3625
Washington, IL 61571
(309) 745-3625
Gr: PK-3 | 262 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #22.
Beverly Manor Elementary School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 10%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1014 School St
Washington, IL 61571
(309) 745-3921
Washington, IL 61571
(309) 745-3921
Gr: 4-8 | 315 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to District 50 Schools?
District 50 Schools manages 2 public schools serving 577 students.
What is the rank of District 50 Schools?
District 50 Schools is ranked #771 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.
What is the racial composition of students in District 50 Schools?
87% of District 50 Schools students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of District 50 Schools?
District 50 Schools has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What is District 50 Schools's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $19,562 is less than the state median of $21,692. The school district spending/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
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