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Sunnybrook Sd 171 School District

School District · Lansing, Illinois

Last updated: August 2026

Students: 1,015

Teachers (FTE): 62

Avg Rating

4.6

out of 10

Schools

1 elem, 1 mid

Enrollment

1,015

Student-Teacher Ratio

16.4:1

Avg Rating

4.6

out of 10

Schools

1 elem, 1 mid

Enrollment

1,015

Student-Teacher Ratio

16.4:1

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How this district compares

Illinois rank

#584 of 637

districts by avg. composite

Vs. state average

-1.6

below Illinois avg

Per-pupil spending

$16,200

$490 vs Illinois median

District size

1,015 students

Typical than Illinois median

Top-Rated Schools in Sunnybrook Sd 171

Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (2 of 2). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.

#	School	Rating	Level	Value	Enrollment
1	Heritage Middle School	5.1 / 10	Middle	—	482
2	Nathan Hale Elem School	4.1 / 10	Elementary	—	533

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About Sunnybrook Sd 171

Sunnybrook Sd 171 is a Lansing, Illinois school district serving 2 schools.The district educates 1,015 students with a student-teacher ratio of 16.4:1. District-level spending was $16,200 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).

With an average rating of 4.6/10, Sunnybrook Sd 171 demonstrates solid academic performance.

The highest-rated school in the district is Heritage Middle School, which has a composite score of 5.1/10.

In standardized testing, Sunnybrook Sd 171 students show an average math proficiency of 33.1% and ELA proficiency of 42.0%.

The district includes 1 elementary school, 1 middle school.

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Schools in Sunnybrook Sd 171, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.

District Average Test Scores

Math Proficiency33.1%

School

State

Not reported

ELA Proficiency42.0%

School

State

Not reported

Average proficiency across all schools in Sunnybrook Sd 171 with test data.

Schools in Sunnybrook Sd 171

2 schools

Elementary Schools1

Nathan Hale Elem School

5334.1

Middle Schools1

Heritage Middle School

4825.1

District Details

State: Illinois
City: Lansing
Total Enrollment: 1,015
Teachers (FTE): 62
District spending per student: $16,200NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
Child poverty rate: 18.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
District directory year: 2023

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Sunnybrook Sd 171?

Sunnybrook Sd 171 has 2 schools in total — 1 elementary, 1 middle. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.

What is the average rating for Sunnybrook Sd 171?

The average composite rating for Sunnybrook Sd 171 is 4.6/10. 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 Sunnybrook Sd 171?

Sunnybrook Sd 171's district-level spending was $16,200 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 Sunnybrook Sd 171?

The average student-teacher ratio in Sunnybrook Sd 171 is 16.4:1.

What is the top-rated school in Sunnybrook Sd 171?

Heritage Middle School is the highest-rated school in Sunnybrook Sd 171 with a composite score of 5.1/10.

What are the test scores in Sunnybrook Sd 171?

Across schools in Sunnybrook Sd 171 with test data, the average math proficiency is 33.1% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 42.0%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.

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: 4.6/10
Math Proficiency: 33.1%
ELA Proficiency: 42.0%

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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.