Jacksonville Sd 117 School District
School District · Jacksonville, Illinois
Avg Rating
5.4
out of 10
Schools
9
6 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Enrollment
3,189
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
Avg Rating
5.4
out of 10
Schools
9
6 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Enrollment
3,189
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
Evaluating Jacksonville Sd 117?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Jacksonville Sd 117 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.
North Jacksonville School
Jacksonville · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Lincoln Elem School
Jacksonville · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Eisenhower Elem School
Jacksonville · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Illinois rank
#462 of 637
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-0.8
below Illinois avg
Per-pupil spending
$15,969
$721 vs Illinois median
District size
3,189 students
Much larger than Illinois median
The short answer
Jacksonville Sd 117 ranks #462 of 637 Illinois districts by overall school rating. Jacksonville Sd 117's schools with real test data average 5.5/10 across 8 schools. Its top-rated schools are North Jacksonville School (6.2/10), Lincoln Elem School (6.1/10), and Eisenhower Elem School (6.0/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Rates 6.0/10 despite 43% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 0.8 points higher than its student-poverty level predicts. Roughly as clean a case of strong results without an affluent-ZIP price tag as you'll find among Jacksonville Sd 117 schools.
Top-Rated Schools in Jacksonville Sd 117
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (8 of 9). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | North Jacksonville School | 6.2 / 10 |
| 2 | Lincoln Elem School | 6.1 / 10 |
| 3 | Eisenhower Elem School | 6.0 / 10 |
| 4 | Jacksonville High School | 5.8 / 10 |
| 5 | Washington Elem School | 5.7 / 10 |
| 6 | Murrayville-woodson Elem School | 5.3 / 10 |
| 7 | Jacksonville Middle School | 5.1 / 10 |
| 8 | South Jacksonville Elem School | 3.7 / 10 |
See all 9 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
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. District-level spending was $15,969 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).
With an average rating of 5.4/10, Jacksonville Sd 117 demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is North Jacksonville School, which has a composite score of 6.2/10.
In standardized testing, Jacksonville Sd 117 students show an average math proficiency of 42.0% and ELA proficiency of 43.4%.
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 schoolsElementary Schools6
Middle Schools1
High Schools1
Other Schools1
District Details
- State
- Illinois
- City
- Jacksonville
- Total Enrollment
- 3,189
- Teachers (FTE)
- 246
- District spending per student
- $15,969NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- Child poverty rate
- 14.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
- District directory 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 5.4/10. 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 Jacksonville Sd 117?
Jacksonville Sd 117's district-level spending was $15,969 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 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?
North Jacksonville School is the highest-rated school in Jacksonville Sd 117 with a composite score of 6.2/10.
What are the test scores in Jacksonville Sd 117?
Across schools in Jacksonville Sd 117 with test data, the average math proficiency is 42.0% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 43.4%. 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 5.4/10 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
- 5.4/10
- Math Proficiency
- 42.0%
- ELA Proficiency
- 43.4%
How we rate schools
A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.
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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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