Top Rankings
Richland Gsd 88a School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public school serving 809 students in Richland Gsd 88a School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Illinois.
Public School in Richland Gsd 88a School District have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 30% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Illinois public school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (IL)
# Schools
1 School
4,398 Schools
# Students
809 Students
1,845,459 Students
# Teachers
66 Teachers
136,655 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Richland Gsd 88a School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 864 school districts in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
Overall District Rank
#371 out of 865 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
21%
27%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
50%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.68
0.69
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
3%
6%
% Hispanic
46%
28%
% Black
22%
17%
% White
26%
45%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $19,978 in this school district is less than the state median of $22,423. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $16,954 is less than the state median of $21,662. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$16 MM
$41,381 MM
Spending
$14 MM
$39,976 MM
Revenue / Student
$19,978
$22,423
Spending / Student
$16,954
$21,662
Best Richland Gsd 88a School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Richland Elementary School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1919 Caton Farm Rd
Crest Hill, IL 60403
(815) 744-6166
Crest Hill, IL 60403
(815) 744-6166
Grades: PK-8
| 809 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Richland Gsd 88a School District?
Richland Gsd 88a School District manages 1 public schools serving 809 students.
What is the rank of Richland Gsd 88a School District?
Richland Gsd 88a School District is ranked #375 out of 864 school districts in Illinois (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Illinois school districts for: Highest science proficiency (Top 20%) and Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Richland Gsd 88a School District?
46% of Richland Gsd 88a School District students are Hispanic, 26% of students are White, 22% of students are Black, 3% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Richland Gsd 88a School District?
Richland Gsd 88a School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What is Richland Gsd 88a School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $16,954 is less than the state median of $21,662. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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