Urbana Sd 116 School District
School District · Urbana, Illinois
Avg Rating
4.6
out of 10
Schools
8
5 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$20,461
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.5:1
Avg Rating
4.6
out of 10
Schools
8
5 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$20,461
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.5:1
Evaluating Urbana Sd 116?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Urbana Sd 116 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.
Urbana High School
Urbana · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Leal Elem School
Urbana · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Thomas Paine Elem School
Urbana · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Illinois rank
#582 of 637
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-1.6
below Illinois avg
Per-pupil spending
$20,461
+$3,771 vs Illinois median
District size
4,393 students
Much larger than Illinois median
The short answer
Urbana Sd 116 ranks #582 of 637 Illinois districts by overall school rating. Urbana Sd 116's schools with real test data average 4.5/10 across 7 schools. Its top-rated schools are Urbana High School (6.3/10), Leal Elem School (5.5/10), and Thomas Paine Elem School (4.3/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Top-Rated Schools in Urbana Sd 116
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (7 of 8). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Urbana High School | 6.3 / 10 |
| 2 | Leal Elem School | 5.5 / 10 |
| 3 | Thomas Paine Elem School | 4.3 / 10 |
| 4 | M L King JR Elem School | 4.1 / 10 |
| 5 | Dr Preston L Williams JR Elem Sch | 3.8 / 10 |
| 6 | Urbana Middle School | 3.7 / 10 |
| 7 | Yankee Ridge Elem School | 3.7 / 10 |
See all 8 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Urbana Sd 116
Urbana Sd 116 is a Urbana, Illinois school district serving 8 schools. The district educates 4,393 students with a student-teacher ratio of 13.5:1. The district invests $20,461 per student annually.
With an average rating of 4.6/10, Urbana Sd 116 demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Urbana High School, which has a composite score of 6.3/10.
In standardized testing, Urbana Sd 116 students show an average math proficiency of 33.8% and ELA proficiency of 33.3%.
The district includes 5 elementary schools , 1 middle school , and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Urbana Sd 116, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Urbana Sd 116 with test data.
Schools in Urbana Sd 116
8 schools Elementary Schools 5
Middle Schools 1
High Schools 1
Other Schools 1
District Details
- State
- Illinois
- City
- Urbana
- Total Enrollment
- 4,393
- Teachers (FTE)
- 326
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.2%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Urbana Sd 116?
Urbana Sd 116 has 8 schools in total — 5 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Urbana Sd 116?
The average composite rating for Urbana Sd 116 is 4.6/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Urbana Sd 116?
Urbana Sd 116 spends $20,461 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Urbana Sd 116?
The average student-teacher ratio in Urbana Sd 116 is 13.5:1.
What is the top-rated school in Urbana Sd 116?
Urbana High School is the highest-rated school in Urbana Sd 116 with a composite score of 6.3/10.
What are the test scores in Urbana Sd 116?
Across schools in Urbana Sd 116 with test data, the average math proficiency is 33.8% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 33.3%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Urbana Sd 116 compare to other districts in Illinois?
Urbana Sd 116 has an average school rating of 4.6/10 across 8 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
- 4.6/10
- Math Proficiency
- 33.8%
- ELA Proficiency
- 33.3%
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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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