La Grange Sd 105 South School District
School District · La Grange, Illinois
Avg Rating
8.1
out of 10
Schools
5
4 elem, 1 mid
Enrollment
1,194
Student-Teacher Ratio
9.3:1
Avg Rating
8.1
out of 10
Schools
5
4 elem, 1 mid
Enrollment
1,194
Student-Teacher Ratio
9.3:1
Evaluating La Grange Sd 105 South?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge La Grange Sd 105 South 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.
Seventh Ave Elem School
La Grange · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Spring Ave Elem School
La Grange · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Wm F Gurrie Middle School
La Grange · Middle. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Illinois rank
#64 of 637
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+1.8
above Illinois avg
Per-pupil spending
$25,112
+$8,422 vs Illinois median
District size
1,194 students
Typical than Illinois median
The short answer
La Grange Sd 105 South ranks #64 of 637 Illinois districts by overall school rating. La Grange Sd 105 South's schools with real test data average 8.1/10 across 5 schools. Its top-rated schools are Seventh Ave Elem School (8.8/10), Spring Ave Elem School (8.7/10), and Wm F Gurrie Middle School (8.4/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Top-Rated Schools in La Grange Sd 105 South
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (5 of 5). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Seventh Ave Elem School | 8.8 / 10 |
| 2 | Spring Ave Elem School | 8.7 / 10 |
| 3 | Wm F Gurrie Middle School | 8.4 / 10 |
| 4 | Hodgkins Elem School | 7.4 / 10 |
| 5 | Ideal Elem School | 7.0 / 10 |
See all 5 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About La Grange Sd 105 South
La Grange Sd 105 South is a La Grange, Illinois school district serving 5 schools.The district educates 1,194 students with a student-teacher ratio of 9.3:1. District-level spending was $25,112 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).
With an average rating of 8.1/10, La Grange Sd 105 South is among the strongest-performing districts in the state.
The highest-rated school in the district is Seventh Ave Elem School, which has a composite score of 8.8/10.
In standardized testing, La Grange Sd 105 South students show an average math proficiency of 55.6% and ELA proficiency of 58.0%.
The district includes 4 elementary schools, 1 middle school.
District Map
Schools in La Grange Sd 105 South, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in La Grange Sd 105 South with test data.
Schools in La Grange Sd 105 South
5 schoolsElementary Schools4
Middle Schools1
District Details
- State
- Illinois
- City
- La Grange
- Total Enrollment
- 1,194
- Teachers (FTE)
- 128
- District spending per student
- $25,112NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- Child poverty rate
- 8.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
- District directory year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in La Grange Sd 105 South?
La Grange Sd 105 South has 5 schools in total — 4 elementary, 1 middle. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for La Grange Sd 105 South?
The average composite rating for La Grange Sd 105 South is 8.1/10. 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 La Grange Sd 105 South?
La Grange Sd 105 South's district-level spending was $25,112 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 La Grange Sd 105 South?
The average student-teacher ratio in La Grange Sd 105 South is 9.3:1.
What is the top-rated school in La Grange Sd 105 South?
Seventh Ave Elem School is the highest-rated school in La Grange Sd 105 South with a composite score of 8.8/10.
What are the test scores in La Grange Sd 105 South?
Across schools in La Grange Sd 105 South with test data, the average math proficiency is 55.6% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 58.0%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does La Grange Sd 105 South compare to other districts in Illinois?
La Grange Sd 105 South has an average school rating of 8.1/10 across 5 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
- 8.1/10
- Math Proficiency
- 55.6%
- ELA Proficiency
- 58.0%
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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