Steger Sd 194 School District
School District · Steger, Illinois
Avg Rating
3.4
out of 10
Schools
3
2 elem, 1 mid
Enrollment
1,439
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.3:1
Avg Rating
3.4
out of 10
Schools
3
2 elem, 1 mid
Enrollment
1,439
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.3:1
Evaluating Steger Sd 194?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Steger Sd 194 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.
Columbia Central School
Steger · Middle. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Steger Intermediate Center
Steger · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Steger Primary Center
South Chicago Heights · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Illinois rank
#634 of 637
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-2.8
below Illinois avg
Per-pupil spending
$17,216
+$526 vs Illinois median
District size
1,439 students
Larger than Illinois median
The short answer
Steger Sd 194 ranks #634 of 637 Illinois districts by overall school rating. Steger Sd 194's schools with real test data average 3.4/10 across 3 schools. Its top-rated schools are Columbia Central School (4.1/10), Steger Intermediate Center (3.5/10), and Steger Primary Center (2.6/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Top-Rated Schools in Steger Sd 194
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (3 of 3). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Columbia Central School | 4.1 / 10 |
| 2 | Steger Intermediate Center | 3.5 / 10 |
| 3 | Steger Primary Center | 2.6 / 10 |
See all 3 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Steger Sd 194
Steger Sd 194 is a Steger, Illinois school district serving 3 schools.The district educates 1,439 students with a student-teacher ratio of 15.3:1. District-level spending was $17,216 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).
With an average rating of 3.4/10, Steger Sd 194 has schools with varying levels of academic achievement.
The highest-rated school in the district is Columbia Central School, which has a composite score of 4.1/10.
In standardized testing, Steger Sd 194 students show an average math proficiency of 36.6% and ELA proficiency of 35.3%.
The district includes 2 elementary schools, 1 middle school.
District Map
Schools in Steger Sd 194, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Steger Sd 194 with test data.
Schools in Steger Sd 194
3 schoolsElementary Schools2
Middle Schools1
District Details
- State
- Illinois
- City
- Steger
- Total Enrollment
- 1,439
- Teachers (FTE)
- 94
- District spending per student
- $17,216NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- Child poverty rate
- 19.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
- District directory year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Steger Sd 194?
Steger Sd 194 has 3 schools in total — 2 elementary, 1 middle. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Steger Sd 194?
The average composite rating for Steger Sd 194 is 3.4/10. 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 Steger Sd 194?
Steger Sd 194's district-level spending was $17,216 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 Steger Sd 194?
The average student-teacher ratio in Steger Sd 194 is 15.3:1.
What is the top-rated school in Steger Sd 194?
Columbia Central School is the highest-rated school in Steger Sd 194 with a composite score of 4.1/10.
What are the test scores in Steger Sd 194?
Across schools in Steger Sd 194 with test data, the average math proficiency is 36.6% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 35.3%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Steger Sd 194 compare to other districts in Illinois?
Steger Sd 194 has an average school rating of 3.4/10 across 3 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
- 3.4/10
- Math Proficiency
- 36.6%
- ELA Proficiency
- 35.3%
How we rate schools
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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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