Top Rankings
Salt Creek SD 48 School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 509 students in Salt Creek SD 48 School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in Illinois.
Public Schools in Salt Creek SD 48 School District have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 30% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (IL)
# Schools
3 Schools
4,398 Schools
# Students
509 Students
1,845,459 Students
# Teachers
43 Teachers
136,655 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Salt Creek SD 48 School District, which is ranked within the top 30% 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
#258 out of 865 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
27%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
50%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.63
0.69
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
13%
6%
% Hispanic
18%
28%
% Black
8%
17%
% White
57%
45%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $35,540 is higher 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 $30,397 is higher than the state median of $21,662. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$18 MM
$41,381 MM
Spending
$16 MM
$39,976 MM
Revenue / Student
$35,540
$22,423
Spending / Student
$30,397
$21,662
Best Salt Creek SD 48 School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Stella May Swartz Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
17w160 16th St
Villa Park, IL 60181
(630) 834-9256
Villa Park, IL 60181
(630) 834-9256
Grades: 2-4
| 151 students
Rank: #22.
John E Albright Middle School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1110 S Villa Ave
Villa Park, IL 60181
(630) 279-6160
Villa Park, IL 60181
(630) 279-6160
Grades: 5-8
| 201 students
Rank: n/an/a
980 S Riverside Dr
Elmhurst, IL 60126
(630) 832-6122
Elmhurst, IL 60126
(630) 832-6122
Grades: PK-1
| 157 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Salt Creek SD 48 School District?
Salt Creek SD 48 School District manages 3 public schools serving 509 students.
What is the rank of Salt Creek SD 48 School District?
Salt Creek SD 48 School District is ranked #254 out of 864 school districts in Illinois (top 30%) 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: Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Salt Creek SD 48 School District?
57% of Salt Creek SD 48 School District students are White, 18% of students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Asian, 8% of students are Black, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Salt Creek SD 48 School District?
Salt Creek SD 48 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What is Salt Creek SD 48 School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $30,397 is higher than the state median of $21,662. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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