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Springfield Sd 186 School District

School District · Springfield, Illinois

Students: 12,920
Teachers (FTE): 998
Estimated Scores: 3%

Avg Rating

5.0

out of 10

Schools

31

21 elem, 5 mid, 3 high

Enrollment

12,920

Student-Teacher Ratio

12.9:1

How this district compares

Illinois rank

#578 of 637

districts by avg. composite

Vs. state average

-1.3

below Illinois avg

Per-pupil spending

$21,554

+$4,864 vs Illinois median

District size

12,920 students

Much larger than Illinois median

The short answer

Springfield Sd 186 ranks #578 of 637 Illinois districts by overall school rating. Springfield Sd 186's schools with real test data average 5.0/10 across 30 schools. Its top-rated schools are Lincoln Magnet School (8.5/10), Iles Elem School (8.0/10), and Springfield Ball Charter School (6.7/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.

Best value · beats the odds
Lincoln Magnet School

Rates 8.5/10 despite 41% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 1.8 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 Springfield Sd 186 schools.

Most improved · 2022 → 2024
Iles Elem School

STAAR proficiency rose +10.5 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Springfield Sd 186 schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.

Top-Rated Schools in Springfield Sd 186

Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (30 of 31). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.

#SchoolRating
1Lincoln Magnet School8.5 / 10
2Iles Elem School8.0 / 10
3Springfield Ball Charter School6.7 / 10
4Lindsay School6.4 / 10
5Butler Elem School6.3 / 10
6Benjamin Franklin Middle School6.1 / 10
7Owen Marsh Elem School6.1 / 10
8Fairview Elem School6.0 / 10
9Springfield High School5.9 / 10
10Jane Addams Elem School5.5 / 10

See all 31 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.

About Springfield Sd 186

Springfield Sd 186 is a Springfield, Illinois school district serving 31 schools.The district educates 12,920 students with a student-teacher ratio of 12.9:1. District-level spending was $21,554 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).

With an average rating of 5.0/10, Springfield Sd 186 demonstrates solid academic performance.

The highest-rated school in the district is Lincoln Magnet School, which has a composite score of 8.5/10.

In standardized testing, Springfield Sd 186 students show an average math proficiency of 28.2% and ELA proficiency of 31.5%.

The district includes 21 elementary schools, 5 middle schools, and 3 high schools.

District Map

Schools in Springfield Sd 186, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.

District Average Test Scores

Math Proficiency28.2%
School
State
Not reported
ELA Proficiency31.5%
School
State
Not reported

Average proficiency across all schools in Springfield Sd 186 with test data.

District Details

State
Illinois
City
Springfield
Total Enrollment
12,920
Teachers (FTE)
998
District spending per student
$21,554NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
Child poverty rate
17.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
District directory year
2023

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Springfield Sd 186?

Springfield Sd 186 has 31 schools in total — 21 elementary, 5 middle, and 3 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.

What is the average rating for Springfield Sd 186?

The average composite rating for Springfield Sd 186 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 Springfield Sd 186?

Springfield Sd 186's district-level spending was $21,554 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 Springfield Sd 186?

The average student-teacher ratio in Springfield Sd 186 is 12.9:1.

What is the top-rated school in Springfield Sd 186?

Lincoln Magnet School is the highest-rated school in Springfield Sd 186 with a composite score of 8.5/10.

What are the test scores in Springfield Sd 186?

Across schools in Springfield Sd 186 with test data, the average math proficiency is 28.2% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 31.5%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.

How does Springfield Sd 186 compare to other districts in Illinois?

Springfield Sd 186 has an average school rating of 5.0/10 across 31 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
28.2%
ELA Proficiency
31.5%

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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