Thornton Sd 154 School District
School District · Thornton, Illinois
Avg Rating
4.3
out of 10
Schools
1
1 elem
Per-Pupil Spending
$16,416
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.6:1
Avg Rating
4.3
out of 10
Schools
1
1 elem
Per-Pupil Spending
$16,416
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.6:1
Evaluating Thornton Sd 154?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Thornton Sd 154 as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
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Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Wolcott School
Thornton · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Per-pupil spending
$16,416
$274 vs Illinois median
District size
252 students
Smaller than Illinois median
Top-Rated Schools in Thornton Sd 154
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (1 of 1). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wolcott School | 4.3 / 10 |
See all 1 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Thornton Sd 154
Thornton Sd 154 is a Thornton, Illinois school district serving 1 schools. The district educates 252 students with a student-teacher ratio of 12.6:1. The district invests $16,416 per student annually.
With an average rating of 4.3/10, Thornton Sd 154 demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Wolcott School, which has a composite score of 4.3/10.
In standardized testing, Thornton Sd 154 students show an average math proficiency of 47.0% and ELA proficiency of 50.8%.
The district includes 1 elementary school .
District Map
Schools in Thornton Sd 154, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Thornton Sd 154 with test data.
District Details
- State
- Illinois
- City
- Thornton
- Total Enrollment
- 252
- Teachers (FTE)
- 20
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.2%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Thornton Sd 154?
Thornton Sd 154 has 1 schools in total — 1 elementary. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Thornton Sd 154?
The average composite rating for Thornton Sd 154 is 4.3/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Thornton Sd 154?
Thornton Sd 154 spends $16,416 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Thornton Sd 154?
The average student-teacher ratio in Thornton Sd 154 is 12.6:1.
What is the top-rated school in Thornton Sd 154?
Wolcott School is the highest-rated school in Thornton Sd 154 with a composite score of 4.3/10.
What are the test scores in Thornton Sd 154?
Across schools in Thornton Sd 154 with test data, the average math proficiency is 47.0% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 50.8%. 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
- 4.3/10
- Math Proficiency
- 47.0%
- ELA Proficiency
- 50.8%
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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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