Darien Sd 61 School District
School District · Darien, Illinois
Avg Rating
7.3
out of 10
Schools
3
2 elem, 1 mid
Per-Pupil Spending
$26,616
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.5:1
Avg Rating
7.3
out of 10
Schools
3
2 elem, 1 mid
Per-Pupil Spending
$26,616
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.5:1
Evaluating Darien Sd 61?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Darien Sd 61 as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
Shortlist starter
Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Lace Elem School
Darien · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Eisenhower JR High School
Darien · Middle. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Illinois rank
#146 of 637
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+1.1
above Illinois avg
Per-pupil spending
$26,616
+$9,926 vs Illinois median
District size
1,261 students
Typical than Illinois median
Top-Rated Schools in Darien Sd 61
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 | Lace Elem School | 7.3 / 10 |
| 2 | Eisenhower JR High School | 6.7 / 10 |
See all 3 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Darien Sd 61
Darien Sd 61 is a Darien, Illinois school district serving 3 schools. The district educates 1,261 students with a student-teacher ratio of 11.5:1. The district invests $26,616 per student annually.
With an average rating of 7.3/10, Darien Sd 61 is among the strongest-performing districts in the state.
The highest-rated school in the district is Lace Elem School, which has a composite score of 7.3/10.
In standardized testing, Darien Sd 61 students show an average math proficiency of 53.1% and ELA proficiency of 53.8%.
The district includes 2 elementary schools , 1 middle school .
District Map
Schools in Darien Sd 61, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Darien Sd 61 with test data.
Schools in Darien Sd 61
3 schools Elementary Schools 2
Middle Schools 1
District Details
- State
- Illinois
- City
- Darien
- Total Enrollment
- 1,261
- Teachers (FTE)
- 110
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.1%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Darien Sd 61?
Darien Sd 61 has 3 schools in total — 2 elementary, 1 middle. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Darien Sd 61?
The average composite rating for Darien Sd 61 is 7.3/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Darien Sd 61?
Darien Sd 61 spends $26,616 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Darien Sd 61?
The average student-teacher ratio in Darien Sd 61 is 11.5:1.
What is the top-rated school in Darien Sd 61?
Lace Elem School is the highest-rated school in Darien Sd 61 with a composite score of 7.3/10.
What are the test scores in Darien Sd 61?
Across schools in Darien Sd 61 with test data, the average math proficiency is 53.1% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 53.8%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Darien Sd 61 compare to other districts in Illinois?
Darien Sd 61 has an average school rating of 7.3/10 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
- 7.3/10
- Math Proficiency
- 53.1%
- ELA Proficiency
- 53.8%
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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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