Downers Grove Gsd 58 School District
School District · Downers Grove, Illinois
Avg Rating
7.2
out of 10
Schools
13
11 elem, 2 mid
Per-Pupil Spending
$20,037
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.3:1
Avg Rating
7.2
out of 10
Schools
13
11 elem, 2 mid
Per-Pupil Spending
$20,037
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.3:1
How this district compares
Illinois rank
#118 of 637
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+0.9
above Illinois avg
Per-pupil spending
$20,037
+$3,347 vs Illinois median
District size
4,838 students
Much larger than Illinois median
About Downers Grove Gsd 58
Downers Grove Gsd 58 is a Downers Grove, Illinois school district serving 13 schools. The district educates 4,838 students with a student-teacher ratio of 14.3:1. The district invests $20,037 per student annually.
With an average rating of 7.2/10, Downers Grove Gsd 58 is among the strongest-performing districts in the state.
The highest-rated school in the district is Kingsley Elem School, which has a composite score of 9.0/10.
In standardized testing, Downers Grove Gsd 58 students show an average math proficiency of 45.1% and ELA proficiency of 46.7%.
The district includes 11 elementary schools , 2 middle schools .
District Map
Schools in Downers Grove Gsd 58, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Downers Grove Gsd 58 with test data.
Schools in Downers Grove Gsd 58
13 schools Elementary Schools 11
Middle Schools 2
District Details
- State
- Illinois
- City
- Downers Grove
- Total Enrollment
- 4,838
- Teachers (FTE)
- 338
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.0%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Downers Grove Gsd 58?
Downers Grove Gsd 58 has 13 schools in total — 11 elementary, 2 middle. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Downers Grove Gsd 58?
The average composite rating for Downers Grove Gsd 58 is 7.2/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Downers Grove Gsd 58?
Downers Grove Gsd 58 spends $20,037 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Downers Grove Gsd 58?
The average student-teacher ratio in Downers Grove Gsd 58 is 14.3:1.
What is the top-rated school in Downers Grove Gsd 58?
Kingsley Elem School is the highest-rated school in Downers Grove Gsd 58 with a composite score of 9.0/10.
What are the test scores in Downers Grove Gsd 58?
Across schools in Downers Grove Gsd 58 with test data, the average math proficiency is 45.1% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 46.7%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Downers Grove Gsd 58 compare to other districts in Illinois?
Downers Grove Gsd 58 has an average school rating of 7.2/10 across 13 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
- 7.2/10
- Math Proficiency
- 45.1%
- ELA Proficiency
- 46.7%
Resources
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 methodologyOther School Districts in IL
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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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