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Summit SD 104 School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,435 students in Summit SD 104 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 Summit SD 104 School District have an average math proficiency score of 10% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 12% (versus the 30% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Illinois public school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (IL)
# Schools
5 Schools
4,394 Schools
# Students
1,435 Students
1,842,872 Students
# Teachers
133 Teachers
137,935 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Summit SD 104 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
#812 out of 865 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10%
27%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
11%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
50%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.24
0.69
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
6%
% Hispanic
87%
29%
% Black
5%
16%
% White
5%
45%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $28,017 is higher than the state median of $22,455. The school district revenue/student has grown by 20% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $23,529 is higher than the state median of $21,692. The school district spending/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$40 MM
$41,381 MM
Spending
$34 MM
$39,976 MM
Revenue / Student
$28,017
$22,455
Spending / Student
$23,529
$21,692
Best Summit SD 104 School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Dr Donald Wharton Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
7555 W 64th St
Summit Argo, IL 60501
(708) 458-0640
Summit Argo, IL 60501
(708) 458-0640
Gr: K-5 | 114 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Otis P Graves Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
6021 S 74th Ave
Summit Argo, IL 60501
(708) 458-7260
Summit Argo, IL 60501
(708) 458-7260
Gr: PK-5 | 562 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Walsh Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
5640 S 75th Ave
Summit Argo, IL 60501
(708) 458-7165
Summit Argo, IL 60501
(708) 458-7165
Gr: K-5 | 182 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #44.
W W Walker Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
7735 W 66th Pl
Summit Argo, IL 60501
(708) 458-7150
Summit Argo, IL 60501
(708) 458-7150
Gr: K-5 | 130 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #55.
Heritage Middle School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 10%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
6021 S 74th Ave
Summit Argo, IL 60501
(708) 458-7590
Summit Argo, IL 60501
(708) 458-7590
Gr: 6-8 | 447 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Summit SD 104 School District?
Summit SD 104 School District manages 5 public schools serving 1,435 students.
What is the rank of Summit SD 104 School District?
Summit SD 104 School District is ranked #787 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: Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Summit SD 104 School District?
87% of Summit SD 104 School District students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Black, 5% of students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Summit SD 104 School District?
Summit SD 104 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What is Summit SD 104 School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $23,529 is higher than the state median of $21,692. The school district spending/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
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