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6.8 avg / 10

Bourbonnais Sd 53 School District

School District · Bourbonnais, Illinois

Students: 2,337
Teachers (FTE): 162

Avg Rating

6.8

out of 10

Schools

5

3 elem, 2 mid

Per-Pupil Spending

$15,559

Student-Teacher Ratio

14.4:1

How this district compares

Illinois rank

#185 of 637

districts by avg. composite

Vs. state average

+0.5

above Illinois avg

Per-pupil spending

$15,559

$1,131 vs Illinois median

District size

2,337 students

Much larger than Illinois median

About Bourbonnais Sd 53

Bourbonnais Sd 53 is a Bourbonnais, Illinois school district serving 5 schools. The district educates 2,337 students with a student-teacher ratio of 14.4:1. The district invests $15,559 per student annually.

With an average rating of 6.8/10, Bourbonnais Sd 53 demonstrates solid academic performance.

The highest-rated school in the district is Shabbona Elem School, which has a composite score of 8.3/10.

In standardized testing, Bourbonnais Sd 53 students show an average math proficiency of 30.1% and ELA proficiency of 26.4%.

The district includes 3 elementary schools , 2 middle schools .

District Map

Schools in Bourbonnais Sd 53, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.

District Average Test Scores

Math Proficiency 30.1%
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ELA Proficiency 26.4%
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Average proficiency across all schools in Bourbonnais Sd 53 with test data.

District Details

City
Bourbonnais
Total Enrollment
2,337
Teachers (FTE)
162
Child Poverty Rate
0.1%
Data Year
2023

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Bourbonnais Sd 53?

Bourbonnais Sd 53 has 5 schools in total — 3 elementary, 2 middle. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.

What is the average rating for Bourbonnais Sd 53?

The average composite rating for Bourbonnais Sd 53 is 6.8/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.

What is the per-pupil spending in Bourbonnais Sd 53?

Bourbonnais Sd 53 spends $15,559 per student per year.

What is the student-teacher ratio in Bourbonnais Sd 53?

The average student-teacher ratio in Bourbonnais Sd 53 is 14.4:1.

What is the top-rated school in Bourbonnais Sd 53?

Shabbona Elem School is the highest-rated school in Bourbonnais Sd 53 with a composite score of 8.3/10.

What are the test scores in Bourbonnais Sd 53?

Across schools in Bourbonnais Sd 53 with test data, the average math proficiency is 30.1% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 26.4%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.

How does Bourbonnais Sd 53 compare to other districts in Illinois?

Bourbonnais Sd 53 has an average school rating of 6.8/10 across 5 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
6.8/10
Math Proficiency
30.1%
ELA Proficiency
26.4%

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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