Hinsdale Ccsd 181 School District
School District · Clarendon Hills, Illinois
Avg Rating
9.6
out of 10
Schools
9
7 elem, 2 mid
Per-Pupil Spending
$23,911
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.1:1
Avg Rating
9.6
out of 10
Schools
9
7 elem, 2 mid
Per-Pupil Spending
$23,911
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.1:1
Evaluating Hinsdale Ccsd 181?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Hinsdale Ccsd 181 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.
Prospect Elem School
Clarendon Hills · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Oak Elem School
Hinsdale · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
The Lane Elem School
Hinsdale · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Illinois rank
#4 of 637
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+3.3
above Illinois avg
Per-pupil spending
$23,911
+$7,221 vs Illinois median
District size
3,564 students
Much larger than Illinois median
The short answer
Hinsdale Ccsd 181 ranks #4 of 637 Illinois districts by overall school rating. Hinsdale Ccsd 181's schools with real test data average 9.6/10 across 9 schools. Its top-rated schools are Prospect Elem School (9.8/10), Oak Elem School (9.7/10), and The Lane Elem School (9.7/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Top-Rated Schools in Hinsdale Ccsd 181
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (9 of 9). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Prospect Elem School | 9.8 / 10 |
| 2 | Oak Elem School | 9.7 / 10 |
| 3 | The Lane Elem School | 9.7 / 10 |
| 4 | Elm Elem School | 9.7 / 10 |
| 5 | Walker School | 9.7 / 10 |
| 6 | Madison Elem School | 9.6 / 10 |
| 7 | Monroe Elem School | 9.5 / 10 |
| 8 | Clarendon Hills Middle School | 9.3 / 10 |
| 9 | Hinsdale Middle School | 9.2 / 10 |
See all 9 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Hinsdale Ccsd 181
Hinsdale Ccsd 181 is a Clarendon Hills, Illinois school district serving 9 schools. The district educates 3,564 students with a student-teacher ratio of 11.1:1. The district invests $23,911 per student annually.
With an average rating of 9.6/10, Hinsdale Ccsd 181 is among the strongest-performing districts in the state.
The highest-rated school in the district is Prospect Elem School, which has a composite score of 9.8/10.
In standardized testing, Hinsdale Ccsd 181 students show an average math proficiency of 81.2% and ELA proficiency of 81.3%.
The district includes 7 elementary schools , 2 middle schools .
District Map
Schools in Hinsdale Ccsd 181, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Hinsdale Ccsd 181 with test data.
Schools in Hinsdale Ccsd 181
9 schoolsDistrict Details
- State
- Illinois
- City
- Clarendon Hills
- Total Enrollment
- 3,564
- Teachers (FTE)
- 320
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.0%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Hinsdale Ccsd 181?
Hinsdale Ccsd 181 has 9 schools in total — 7 elementary, 2 middle. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Hinsdale Ccsd 181?
The average composite rating for Hinsdale Ccsd 181 is 9.6/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Hinsdale Ccsd 181?
Hinsdale Ccsd 181 spends $23,911 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Hinsdale Ccsd 181?
The average student-teacher ratio in Hinsdale Ccsd 181 is 11.1:1.
What is the top-rated school in Hinsdale Ccsd 181?
Prospect Elem School is the highest-rated school in Hinsdale Ccsd 181 with a composite score of 9.8/10.
What are the test scores in Hinsdale Ccsd 181?
Across schools in Hinsdale Ccsd 181 with test data, the average math proficiency is 81.2% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 81.3%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Hinsdale Ccsd 181 compare to other districts in Illinois?
Hinsdale Ccsd 181 has an average school rating of 9.6/10 across 9 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
- 9.6/10
- Math Proficiency
- 81.2%
- ELA Proficiency
- 81.3%
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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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