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5.4 avg / 10

Bloomington Sd 87 School District

School District · Bloomington, Illinois

Students: 4,733
Teachers (FTE): 362
Estimated Scores: 11%

Avg Rating

5.4

out of 10

Schools

9

6 elem, 1 mid, 1 high

Per-Pupil Spending

$17,431

Student-Teacher Ratio

13.1:1

How this district compares

Illinois rank

#522 of 637

districts by avg. composite

Vs. state average

-0.9

below Illinois avg

Per-pupil spending

$17,431

+$741 vs Illinois median

District size

4,733 students

Much larger than Illinois median

About Bloomington Sd 87

Bloomington Sd 87 is a Bloomington, Illinois school district serving 9 schools. The district educates 4,733 students with a student-teacher ratio of 13.1:1. The district invests $17,431 per student annually.

With an average rating of 5.4/10, Bloomington Sd 87 demonstrates solid academic performance.

The highest-rated school in the district is Stevenson Elem School, which has a composite score of 7.1/10.

In standardized testing, Bloomington Sd 87 students show an average math proficiency of 17.4% and ELA proficiency of 20.1%.

The district includes 6 elementary schools , 1 middle school , and 1 high school.

District Map

Schools in Bloomington Sd 87, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.

District Average Test Scores

Math Proficiency 17.4%
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ELA Proficiency 20.1%
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Average proficiency across all schools in Bloomington Sd 87 with test data.

District Details

City
Bloomington
Total Enrollment
4,733
Teachers (FTE)
362
Child Poverty Rate
0.2%
Data Year
2023

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Bloomington Sd 87?

Bloomington Sd 87 has 9 schools in total — 6 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.

What is the average rating for Bloomington Sd 87?

The average composite rating for Bloomington Sd 87 is 5.4/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.

What is the per-pupil spending in Bloomington Sd 87?

Bloomington Sd 87 spends $17,431 per student per year.

What is the student-teacher ratio in Bloomington Sd 87?

The average student-teacher ratio in Bloomington Sd 87 is 13.1:1.

What is the top-rated school in Bloomington Sd 87?

Stevenson Elem School is the highest-rated school in Bloomington Sd 87 with a composite score of 7.1/10.

What are the test scores in Bloomington Sd 87?

Across schools in Bloomington Sd 87 with test data, the average math proficiency is 17.4% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 20.1%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.

How does Bloomington Sd 87 compare to other districts in Illinois?

Bloomington Sd 87 has an average school rating of 5.4/10 across 9 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Illinois by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.

How does MySchoolScout rate schools?

MySchoolScout ratings are based on a comprehensive methodology that weighs Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.

District Averages

Overall Rating
5.4/10
Math Proficiency
17.4%
ELA Proficiency
20.1%

How We Rate Schools

Every school receives a composite score from 1 to 10 based on four pillars: Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Scores are built from publicly available data including standardized test results, enrollment figures, and school climate indicators.

Read our full methodology

Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Illinois Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.

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