Downers Grove Gsd 58 School District
School District · Downers Grove, Illinois
Avg Rating
7.9
out of 10
Schools
13
11 elem, 2 mid
Enrollment
4,838
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.3:1
Avg Rating
7.9
out of 10
Schools
13
11 elem, 2 mid
Enrollment
4,838
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.3:1
How this district compares
Illinois rank
#55 of 637
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+1.5
above Illinois avg
Per-pupil spending
$20,037
+$3,347 vs Illinois median
District size
4,838 students
Much larger than Illinois median
The short answer
Downers Grove Gsd 58 ranks #55 of 637 Illinois districts by overall school rating. Downers Grove Gsd 58's schools with real test data average 7.9/10 across 13 schools. Its top-rated schools are Belle Aire Elem School (9.1/10), Hillcrest Elem School (9.0/10), and Highland Elem School (8.7/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
STAAR proficiency rose +23.2 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Downers Grove Gsd 58 schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.
Top-Rated Schools in Downers Grove Gsd 58
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (13 of 13). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Belle Aire Elem School | 9.1 / 10 |
| 2 | Hillcrest Elem School | 9.0 / 10 |
| 3 | Highland Elem School | 8.7 / 10 |
| 4 | Fairmount Elem School | 8.7 / 10 |
| 5 | Herrick Middle School | 8.5 / 10 |
| 6 | O Neill Middle School | 7.8 / 10 |
| 7 | Indian Trail Elem School | 7.8 / 10 |
| 8 | Pierce Downer Elem School | 7.7 / 10 |
| 9 | Henry Puffer School | 7.5 / 10 |
| 10 | EL Sierra Elem School | 7.5 / 10 |
See all 13 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
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. District-level spending was $20,037 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).
With an average rating of 7.9/10, Downers Grove Gsd 58 is among the strongest-performing districts in the state.
The highest-rated school in the district is Belle Aire Elem School, which has a composite score of 9.1/10.
In standardized testing, Downers Grove Gsd 58 students show an average math proficiency of 60.2% and ELA proficiency of 61.0%.
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 schoolsElementary Schools11
Middle Schools2
District Details
- State
- Illinois
- City
- Downers Grove
- Total Enrollment
- 4,838
- Teachers (FTE)
- 338
- District spending per student
- $20,037NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- Child poverty rate
- 3.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
- District directory 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 7.9/10. 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 Downers Grove Gsd 58?
Downers Grove Gsd 58's district-level spending was $20,037 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 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?
Belle Aire Elem School is the highest-rated school in Downers Grove Gsd 58 with a composite score of 9.1/10.
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 60.2% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 61.0%. 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 7.9/10 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 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
- 7.9/10
- Math Proficiency
- 60.2%
- ELA Proficiency
- 61.0%
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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