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6.0 avg / 10

Springfield Sd 186 School District

School District · Springfield, Illinois

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

Avg Rating

6.0

out of 10

Schools

31

21 elem, 5 mid, 3 high

Per-Pupil Spending

$21,554

Student-Teacher Ratio

12.9:1

How this district compares

Illinois rank

#383 of 637

districts by avg. composite

Vs. state average

-0.3

below Illinois avg

Per-pupil spending

$21,554

+$4,864 vs Illinois median

District size

12,920 students

Much larger than Illinois median

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 6.0/10, Springfield Sd 186 demonstrates solid academic performance.

The highest-rated school in the district is Lincoln Magnet School, which has a composite score of 8.9/10.

In standardized testing, Springfield Sd 186 students show an average math proficiency of 19.4% and ELA proficiency of 20.8%.

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 Proficiency 19.4%
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ELA Proficiency 20.8%
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Average proficiency across all schools in Springfield Sd 186 with test data.

District Details

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 6.0/10. 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?

Lincoln Magnet School is the highest-rated school in Springfield Sd 186 with a composite score of 8.9/10.

What are the test scores in Springfield Sd 186?

Across schools in Springfield Sd 186 with test data, the average math proficiency is 19.4% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 20.8%. 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 6.0/10 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 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
6.0/10
Math Proficiency
19.4%
ELA Proficiency
20.8%

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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