Union Ridge Sd 86 School District
School District · Harwood Heights, Illinois
Avg Rating
7.9
out of 10
Schools
1
1 elem
Enrollment
647
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.9:1
Avg Rating
7.9
out of 10
Schools
1
1 elem
Enrollment
647
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.9:1
How this district compares
Per-pupil spending
$16,059
$631 vs Illinois median
District size
647 students
Smaller than Illinois median
Top-Rated Schools in Union Ridge Sd 86
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 | Union Ridge Elem School | 7.9 / 10 |
See all 1 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Union Ridge Sd 86
Union Ridge Sd 86 is a Harwood Heights, Illinois school district serving 1 schools.The district educates 647 students with a student-teacher ratio of 12.9:1. District-level spending was $16,059 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).
With an average rating of 7.9/10, Union Ridge Sd 86 is among the strongest-performing districts in the state.
The highest-rated school in the district is Union Ridge Elem School, which has a composite score of 7.9/10.
In standardized testing, Union Ridge Sd 86 students show an average math proficiency of 46.1% and ELA proficiency of 63.1%.
The district includes 1 elementary school.
District Map
Schools in Union Ridge Sd 86, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Union Ridge Sd 86 with test data.
District Details
- State
- Illinois
- City
- Harwood Heights
- Total Enrollment
- 647
- Teachers (FTE)
- 50
- District spending per student
- $16,059NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- Child poverty rate
- 16.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
- District directory year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Union Ridge Sd 86?
Union Ridge Sd 86 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 Union Ridge Sd 86?
The average composite rating for Union Ridge Sd 86 is 7.9/10. 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 Union Ridge Sd 86?
Union Ridge Sd 86's district-level spending was $16,059 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 Union Ridge Sd 86?
The average student-teacher ratio in Union Ridge Sd 86 is 12.9:1.
What is the top-rated school in Union Ridge Sd 86?
Union Ridge Elem School is the highest-rated school in Union Ridge Sd 86 with a composite score of 7.9/10.
What are the test scores in Union Ridge Sd 86?
Across schools in Union Ridge Sd 86 with test data, the average math proficiency is 46.1% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 63.1%. 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
- 7.9/10
- Math Proficiency
- 46.1%
- ELA Proficiency
- 63.1%
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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