Springfield Sd 186 School District
School District · Springfield, Illinois
Avg Rating
5.6
out of 10
Schools
31
21 elem, 5 mid, 3 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$21,554
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.9:1
Avg Rating
5.6
out of 10
Schools
31
21 elem, 5 mid, 3 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$21,554
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.9:1
Evaluating Springfield Sd 186?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Springfield Sd 186 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.
Iles Elem School
Springfield · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Lincoln Magnet School
Springfield · Middle. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Sandburg Elem School
Springfield · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Illinois rank
#423 of 637
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-0.6
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 #423 of 637 Illinois districts by overall school rating. Springfield Sd 186's schools with real test data average 5.7/10 across 30 schools. Its top-rated schools are Iles Elem School (9.2/10), Lincoln Magnet School (8.1/10), and Sandburg Elem School (7.9/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Rates 5.8/10 despite 80% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 1.4 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.
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.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Iles Elem School | 9.2 / 10 |
| 2 | Lincoln Magnet School | 8.1 / 10 |
| 3 | Sandburg Elem School | 7.9 / 10 |
| 4 | Springfield High School | 7.8 / 10 |
| 5 | Owen Marsh Elem School | 7.5 / 10 |
| 6 | Butler Elem School | 7.3 / 10 |
| 7 | Benjamin Franklin Middle School | 6.9 / 10 |
| 8 | Wilcox Elem School | 6.6 / 10 |
| 9 | Enos Elem School | 6.3 / 10 |
| 10 | Lindsay School | 6.1 / 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. The district invests $21,554 per student annually.
With an average rating of 5.6/10, Springfield Sd 186 demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Iles Elem School, which has a composite score of 9.2/10.
In standardized testing, Springfield Sd 186 students show an average math proficiency of 37.8% and ELA proficiency of 35.6%.
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
Average proficiency across all schools in Springfield Sd 186 with test data.
Schools in Springfield Sd 186
31 schools Elementary Schools 21
Middle Schools 5
High Schools 3
Other Schools 2
District Details
- State
- Illinois
- City
- Springfield
- Total Enrollment
- 12,920
- Teachers (FTE)
- 998
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.2%
- Data 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 5.6/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Springfield Sd 186?
Springfield Sd 186 spends $21,554 per student per year.
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?
Iles Elem School is the highest-rated school in Springfield Sd 186 with a composite score of 9.2/10.
What are the test scores in Springfield Sd 186?
Across schools in Springfield Sd 186 with test data, the average math proficiency is 37.8% 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 Springfield Sd 186 compare to other districts in Illinois?
Springfield Sd 186 has an average school rating of 5.6/10 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
- 5.6/10
- Math Proficiency
- 37.8%
- ELA Proficiency
- 35.6%
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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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