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Jacksonville Sd 117 School District

School District · Jacksonville, Illinois

Students: 3,189
Teachers (FTE): 246
Estimated Scores: 11%

Avg Rating

5.0

out of 10

Schools

9

6 elem, 1 mid, 1 high

Enrollment

3,189

Student-Teacher Ratio

13:1

How this district compares

Illinois rank

#576 of 637

districts by avg. composite

Vs. state average

-1.3

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 #576 of 637 Illinois districts by overall school rating. Jacksonville Sd 117's schools with real test data average 5.1/10 across 8 schools. Its top-rated schools are Jacksonville Middle School (6.3/10), Washington Elem School (5.7/10), and Lincoln Elem School (5.5/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.

Best value · beats the odds
Jacksonville Middle School

Rates 6.3/10 despite 52% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 1.3 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.

Most improved · 2022 → 2024
Jacksonville Middle School

STAAR proficiency rose +4.5 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Jacksonville Sd 117 schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.

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.

#SchoolRating
1Jacksonville Middle School6.3 / 10
2Washington Elem School5.7 / 10
3Lincoln Elem School5.5 / 10
4Murrayville-Woodson Elem School5.3 / 10
5Jacksonville High School4.8 / 10
6Eisenhower Elem School4.6 / 10
7North Jacksonville School4.2 / 10
8South Jacksonville Elem School4.0 / 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 5.0/10, Jacksonville Sd 117 demonstrates solid academic performance.

The highest-rated school in the district is Jacksonville Middle School, which has a composite score of 6.3/10.

In standardized testing, Jacksonville Sd 117 students show an average math proficiency of 34.2% and ELA proficiency of 38.2%.

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

Math Proficiency34.2%
School
State
Not reported
ELA Proficiency38.2%
School
State
Not reported

Average proficiency across all schools in Jacksonville Sd 117 with test data.

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 5.0/10. 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?

Jacksonville Middle School is the highest-rated school in Jacksonville Sd 117 with a composite score of 6.3/10.

What are the test scores in Jacksonville Sd 117?

Across schools in Jacksonville Sd 117 with test data, the average math proficiency is 34.2% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 38.2%. 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 5.0/10 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
5.0/10
Math Proficiency
34.2%
ELA Proficiency
38.2%

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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