Prairie-hills Esd 144 School District
School District · Markham, Illinois
Avg Rating
4.7
out of 10
Schools
9
7 elem, 1 mid
Per-Pupil Spending
$19,068
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.8:1
Avg Rating
4.7
out of 10
Schools
9
7 elem, 1 mid
Per-Pupil Spending
$19,068
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.8:1
How this district compares
Illinois rank
#606 of 637
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-1.6
below Illinois avg
Per-pupil spending
$19,068
+$2,378 vs Illinois median
District size
2,542 students
Much larger than Illinois median
About Prairie-hills Esd 144
Prairie-hills Esd 144 is a Markham, Illinois school district serving 9 schools. The district educates 2,542 students with a student-teacher ratio of 15.8:1. The district invests $19,068 per student annually.
With an average rating of 4.7/10, Prairie-hills Esd 144 demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Prairie-hills Junior High School, which has a composite score of 6.1/10.
In standardized testing, Prairie-hills Esd 144 students show an average math proficiency of 14.0% and ELA proficiency of 19.4%.
The district includes 7 elementary schools , 1 middle school .
District Map
Schools in Prairie-hills Esd 144, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Prairie-hills Esd 144 with test data.
Schools in Prairie-hills Esd 144
9 schools Elementary Schools 7
Middle Schools 1
Other Schools 1
District Details
- State
- Illinois
- City
- Markham
- Total Enrollment
- 2,542
- Teachers (FTE)
- 161
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.3%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Prairie-hills Esd 144?
Prairie-hills Esd 144 has 9 schools in total — 7 elementary, 1 middle. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Prairie-hills Esd 144?
The average composite rating for Prairie-hills Esd 144 is 4.7/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Prairie-hills Esd 144?
Prairie-hills Esd 144 spends $19,068 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Prairie-hills Esd 144?
The average student-teacher ratio in Prairie-hills Esd 144 is 15.8:1.
What is the top-rated school in Prairie-hills Esd 144?
Prairie-hills Junior High School is the highest-rated school in Prairie-hills Esd 144 with a composite score of 6.1/10.
What are the test scores in Prairie-hills Esd 144?
Across schools in Prairie-hills Esd 144 with test data, the average math proficiency is 14.0% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 19.4%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Prairie-hills Esd 144 compare to other districts in Illinois?
Prairie-hills Esd 144 has an average school rating of 4.7/10 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
- 4.7/10
- Math Proficiency
- 14.0%
- ELA Proficiency
- 19.4%
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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