For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public school serving 722 students in River Grove SD 85-5 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 River Grove SD 85-5 School District have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 30% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 61% 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
4,394 Schools
# Students
722 Students
1,842,872 Students
# Teachers
53 Teachers
137,935 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
River Grove SD 85-5 School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 861 school districts in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
Overall District Rank
#420 out of 865 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20%
27%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
50%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.57
0.69
% American Indian
1%
n/a
% Asian
3%
6%
% Hispanic
53%
29%
% Black
2%
16%
% White
39%
45%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $15,668 in this school district is less than the state median of $22,455. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,859 is less than the state median of $21,692. The school district spending/student has grown by 17% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$11 MM
$41,381 MM
Spending
$11 MM
$39,976 MM
Revenue / Student
$15,668
$22,455
Spending / Student
$14,859
$21,692
Best River Grove SD 85-5 School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
River Grove Elementary School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2650 Thatcher Ave
River Grove, IL 60171
(708) 453-6172
River Grove, IL 60171
(708) 453-6172
Gr: PK-8 | 722 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to River Grove SD 85-5 School District?
River Grove SD 85-5 School District manages 1 public schools serving 722 students.
What is the rank of River Grove SD 85-5 School District?
River Grove SD 85-5 School District is ranked #428 out of 861 school districts in Illinois (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in River Grove SD 85-5 School District?
53% of River Grove SD 85-5 School District students are Hispanic, 39% of students are White, 3% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Black, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of River Grove SD 85-5 School District?
River Grove SD 85-5 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is equal to the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What is River Grove SD 85-5 School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $14,859 is less than the state median of $21,692. The school district spending/student has grown by 17% over four school years.
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