Butler Sd 53 School District
School District · Oak Brook, Illinois
Avg Rating
7.8
out of 10
Schools
3
1 elem, 1 mid
Enrollment
470
Student-Teacher Ratio
8.1:1
Avg Rating
7.8
out of 10
Schools
3
1 elem, 1 mid
Enrollment
470
Student-Teacher Ratio
8.1:1
How this district compares
Illinois rank
#77 of 637
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+1.4
above Illinois avg
Per-pupil spending
$30,639
+$13,949 vs Illinois median
District size
470 students
Smaller than Illinois median
STAAR proficiency rose +15.5 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Butler Sd 53 schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.
Top-Rated Schools in Butler Sd 53
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (2 of 3). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Butler Junior High School | 9.6 / 10 |
| 2 | Brook Forest Elem School | 5.9 / 10 |
See all 3 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Butler Sd 53
Butler Sd 53 is a Oak Brook, Illinois school district serving 3 schools.The district educates 470 students with a student-teacher ratio of 8.1:1. District-level spending was $30,639 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).
With an average rating of 7.8/10, Butler Sd 53 is among the strongest-performing districts in the state.
The highest-rated school in the district is Butler Junior High School, which has a composite score of 9.6/10.
In standardized testing, Butler Sd 53 students show an average math proficiency of 80.0% and ELA proficiency of 83.1%.
The district includes 1 elementary school, 1 middle school.
District Map
Schools in Butler Sd 53, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Butler Sd 53 with test data.
Schools in Butler Sd 53
3 schoolsElementary Schools1
Middle Schools1
Other Schools1
District Details
- State
- Illinois
- City
- Oak Brook
- Total Enrollment
- 470
- Teachers (FTE)
- 58
- District spending per student
- $30,639NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- Child poverty rate
- 2.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
- District directory year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Butler Sd 53?
Butler Sd 53 has 3 schools in total — 1 elementary, 1 middle. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Butler Sd 53?
The average composite rating for Butler Sd 53 is 7.8/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the district spending per student in Butler Sd 53?
Butler Sd 53's district-level spending was $30,639 per student in fiscal year 2023, according to NCES F-33. This is district context, not an individual-school expense.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Butler Sd 53?
The average student-teacher ratio in Butler Sd 53 is 8.1:1.
What is the top-rated school in Butler Sd 53?
Butler Junior High School is the highest-rated school in Butler Sd 53 with a composite score of 9.6/10.
What are the test scores in Butler Sd 53?
Across schools in Butler Sd 53 with test data, the average math proficiency is 80.0% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 83.1%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Butler Sd 53 compare to other districts in Illinois?
Butler Sd 53 has an average school rating of 7.8/10 across 3 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 blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 7.8/10
- Math Proficiency
- 80.0%
- ELA Proficiency
- 83.1%
How we rate schools
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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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