Jacksonville Sd 117 School District
School District · Jacksonville, Illinois
Avg Rating
6.8
out of 10
Schools
9
6 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$15,969
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
Avg Rating
6.8
out of 10
Schools
9
6 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$15,969
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
How this district compares
Illinois rank
#192 of 637
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+0.5
above Illinois avg
Per-pupil spending
$15,969
$721 vs Illinois median
District size
3,189 students
Much larger than Illinois median
About Jacksonville Sd 117
Jacksonville Sd 117 is a Jacksonville, Illinois school district serving 9 schools. The district educates 3,189 students with a student-teacher ratio of 13:1. The district invests $15,969 per student annually.
With an average rating of 6.8/10, Jacksonville Sd 117 demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Murrayville-woodson Elem School, which has a composite score of 7.7/10.
In standardized testing, Jacksonville Sd 117 students show an average math proficiency of 22.7% and ELA proficiency of 27.5%.
The district includes 6 elementary schools , 1 middle school , and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Jacksonville Sd 117, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Jacksonville Sd 117 with test data.
Schools in Jacksonville Sd 117
9 schools Elementary Schools 6
Middle Schools 1
High Schools 1
Other Schools 1
District Details
- State
- Illinois
- City
- Jacksonville
- Total Enrollment
- 3,189
- Teachers (FTE)
- 246
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.2%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Jacksonville Sd 117?
Jacksonville Sd 117 has 9 schools in total — 6 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Jacksonville Sd 117?
The average composite rating for Jacksonville Sd 117 is 6.8/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Jacksonville Sd 117?
Jacksonville Sd 117 spends $15,969 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Jacksonville Sd 117?
The average student-teacher ratio in Jacksonville Sd 117 is 13:1.
What is the top-rated school in Jacksonville Sd 117?
Murrayville-woodson Elem School is the highest-rated school in Jacksonville Sd 117 with a composite score of 7.7/10.
What are the test scores in Jacksonville Sd 117?
Across schools in Jacksonville Sd 117 with test data, the average math proficiency is 22.7% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 27.5%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Jacksonville Sd 117 compare to other districts in Illinois?
Jacksonville Sd 117 has an average school rating of 6.8/10 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 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
- 6.8/10
- Math Proficiency
- 22.7%
- ELA Proficiency
- 27.5%
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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