West Chicago Esd 33 School District
School District · West Chicago, Illinois
Avg Rating
6.2
out of 10
Schools
8
6 elem, 1 mid
Per-Pupil Spending
$28,160
Student-Teacher Ratio
10.4:1
Avg Rating
6.2
out of 10
Schools
8
6 elem, 1 mid
Per-Pupil Spending
$28,160
Student-Teacher Ratio
10.4:1
Evaluating West Chicago Esd 33?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge West Chicago Esd 33 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.
Gary Elementary School
West Chicago · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Indian Knoll Elem School
West Chicago · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Wegner Elementary School
West Chicago · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Illinois rank
#312 of 637
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-0.0
below Illinois avg
Per-pupil spending
$28,160
+$11,470 vs Illinois median
District size
3,267 students
Much larger than Illinois median
The short answer
West Chicago Esd 33 ranks #312 of 637 Illinois districts by overall school rating. West Chicago Esd 33's schools with real test data average 6.1/10 across 7 schools. Its top-rated schools are Gary Elementary School (6.8/10), Indian Knoll Elem School (6.7/10), and Wegner Elementary School (6.6/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Top-Rated Schools in West Chicago Esd 33
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 | Gary Elementary School | 6.8 / 10 |
| 2 | Indian Knoll Elem School | 6.7 / 10 |
| 3 | Wegner Elementary School | 6.6 / 10 |
| 4 | Currier Elementary School | 6.0 / 10 |
| 5 | Pioneer Elem School | 6.0 / 10 |
| 6 | Leman Middle School | 5.2 / 10 |
| 7 | Turner Elem School | 5.1 / 10 |
See all 8 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About West Chicago Esd 33
West Chicago Esd 33 is a West Chicago, Illinois school district serving 8 schools. The district educates 3,267 students with a student-teacher ratio of 10.4:1. The district invests $28,160 per student annually.
With an average rating of 6.2/10, West Chicago Esd 33 demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Gary Elementary School, which has a composite score of 6.8/10.
In standardized testing, West Chicago Esd 33 students show an average math proficiency of 33.9% and ELA proficiency of 27.6%.
The district includes 6 elementary schools , 1 middle school .
District Map
Schools in West Chicago Esd 33, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in West Chicago Esd 33 with test data.
Schools in West Chicago Esd 33
8 schools Elementary Schools 6
Middle Schools 1
Other Schools 1
District Details
- State
- Illinois
- City
- West Chicago
- Total Enrollment
- 3,267
- Teachers (FTE)
- 314
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.1%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in West Chicago Esd 33?
West Chicago Esd 33 has 8 schools in total — 6 elementary, 1 middle. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for West Chicago Esd 33?
The average composite rating for West Chicago Esd 33 is 6.2/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in West Chicago Esd 33?
West Chicago Esd 33 spends $28,160 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in West Chicago Esd 33?
The average student-teacher ratio in West Chicago Esd 33 is 10.4:1.
What is the top-rated school in West Chicago Esd 33?
Gary Elementary School is the highest-rated school in West Chicago Esd 33 with a composite score of 6.8/10.
What are the test scores in West Chicago Esd 33?
Across schools in West Chicago Esd 33 with test data, the average math proficiency is 33.9% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 27.6%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does West Chicago Esd 33 compare to other districts in Illinois?
West Chicago Esd 33 has an average school rating of 6.2/10 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
- 6.2/10
- Math Proficiency
- 33.9%
- ELA Proficiency
- 27.6%
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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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