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6.8 avg / 10

Palatine Ccsd 15 School District

School District · Palatine, Illinois

Students: 11,184
Teachers (FTE): 823

Avg Rating

6.8

out of 10

Schools

19

15 elem, 4 mid

Per-Pupil Spending

$19,671

Student-Teacher Ratio

13.6:1

How this district compares

Illinois rank

#188 of 637

districts by avg. composite

Vs. state average

+0.5

above Illinois avg

Per-pupil spending

$19,671

+$2,981 vs Illinois median

District size

11,184 students

Much larger than Illinois median

About Palatine Ccsd 15

Palatine Ccsd 15 is a Palatine, Illinois school district serving 19 schools. The district educates 11,184 students with a student-teacher ratio of 13.6:1. The district invests $19,671 per student annually.

With an average rating of 6.8/10, Palatine Ccsd 15 demonstrates solid academic performance.

The highest-rated school in the district is Thomas Jefferson Elem School, which has a composite score of 9.2/10.

In standardized testing, Palatine Ccsd 15 students show an average math proficiency of 40.4% and ELA proficiency of 35.6%.

The district includes 15 elementary schools , 4 middle schools .

District Map

Schools in Palatine Ccsd 15, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.

District Average Test Scores

Math Proficiency 40.4%
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State
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ELA Proficiency 35.6%
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Average proficiency across all schools in Palatine Ccsd 15 with test data.

District Details

City
Palatine
Total Enrollment
11,184
Teachers (FTE)
823
Child Poverty Rate
0.1%
Data Year
2023

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Palatine Ccsd 15?

Palatine Ccsd 15 has 19 schools in total — 15 elementary, 4 middle. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.

What is the average rating for Palatine Ccsd 15?

The average composite rating for Palatine Ccsd 15 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 Palatine Ccsd 15?

Palatine Ccsd 15 spends $19,671 per student per year.

What is the student-teacher ratio in Palatine Ccsd 15?

The average student-teacher ratio in Palatine Ccsd 15 is 13.6:1.

What is the top-rated school in Palatine Ccsd 15?

Thomas Jefferson Elem School is the highest-rated school in Palatine Ccsd 15 with a composite score of 9.2/10.

What are the test scores in Palatine Ccsd 15?

Across schools in Palatine Ccsd 15 with test data, the average math proficiency is 40.4% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 35.6%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.

How does Palatine Ccsd 15 compare to other districts in Illinois?

Palatine Ccsd 15 has an average school rating of 6.8/10 across 19 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
40.4%
ELA Proficiency
35.6%

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 methodology

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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