Summit Hill Sd 161 School District
School District · Frankfort, Illinois
Avg Rating
7.6
out of 10
Schools
6
4 elem, 2 mid
Per-Pupil Spending
$19,549
Student-Teacher Ratio
10.7:1
Avg Rating
7.6
out of 10
Schools
6
4 elem, 2 mid
Per-Pupil Spending
$19,549
Student-Teacher Ratio
10.7:1
Evaluating Summit Hill Sd 161?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Summit Hill Sd 161 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.
Indian Trail Elem School
Frankfort · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Frankfort Square Elem School
Frankfort · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Summit Hill Junior High School
Frankfort · Middle. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Illinois rank
#106 of 637
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+1.4
above Illinois avg
Per-pupil spending
$19,549
+$2,859 vs Illinois median
District size
2,398 students
Much larger than Illinois median
The short answer
Summit Hill Sd 161 ranks #106 of 637 Illinois districts by overall school rating. Summit Hill Sd 161's schools with real test data average 7.6/10 across 6 schools. Its top-rated schools are Indian Trail Elem School (8.5/10), Frankfort Square Elem School (8.0/10), and Summit Hill Junior High School (7.8/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Top-Rated Schools in Summit Hill Sd 161
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (6 of 6). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Indian Trail Elem School | 8.5 / 10 |
| 2 | Frankfort Square Elem School | 8.0 / 10 |
| 3 | Summit Hill Junior High School | 7.8 / 10 |
| 4 | Arbury Hills Elem School | 7.6 / 10 |
| 5 | Dr Julian Rogus School | 7.1 / 10 |
| 6 | Walker Intermediate School | 6.7 / 10 |
See all 6 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Summit Hill Sd 161
Summit Hill Sd 161 is a Frankfort, Illinois school district serving 6 schools. The district educates 2,398 students with a student-teacher ratio of 10.7:1. The district invests $19,549 per student annually.
With an average rating of 7.6/10, Summit Hill Sd 161 is among the strongest-performing districts in the state.
The highest-rated school in the district is Indian Trail Elem School, which has a composite score of 8.5/10.
In standardized testing, Summit Hill Sd 161 students show an average math proficiency of 59.0% and ELA proficiency of 59.2%.
The district includes 4 elementary schools , 2 middle schools .
District Map
Schools in Summit Hill Sd 161, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Summit Hill Sd 161 with test data.
Schools in Summit Hill Sd 161
6 schoolsDistrict Details
- State
- Illinois
- City
- Frankfort
- Total Enrollment
- 2,398
- Teachers (FTE)
- 225
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.0%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Summit Hill Sd 161?
Summit Hill Sd 161 has 6 schools in total — 4 elementary, 2 middle. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Summit Hill Sd 161?
The average composite rating for Summit Hill Sd 161 is 7.6/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Summit Hill Sd 161?
Summit Hill Sd 161 spends $19,549 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Summit Hill Sd 161?
The average student-teacher ratio in Summit Hill Sd 161 is 10.7:1.
What is the top-rated school in Summit Hill Sd 161?
Indian Trail Elem School is the highest-rated school in Summit Hill Sd 161 with a composite score of 8.5/10.
What are the test scores in Summit Hill Sd 161?
Across schools in Summit Hill Sd 161 with test data, the average math proficiency is 59.0% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 59.2%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Summit Hill Sd 161 compare to other districts in Illinois?
Summit Hill Sd 161 has an average school rating of 7.6/10 across 6 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
- 7.6/10
- Math Proficiency
- 59.0%
- ELA Proficiency
- 59.2%
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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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