Top Rankings
Bloomington SD 87 School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 4,733 students in Bloomington SD 87 School District. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
51爆料s in Bloomington SD 87 School District have an average math proficiency score of 14% (versus the Illinois public school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 16% (versus the 30% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Illinois public school average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (IL)
# Schools
9 Schools
4,418 Schools
# Students
4,733 Students
1,884,056 Students
# Teachers
362 Teachers
136,858 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
District Rank
Bloomington SD 87 School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 844 school districts in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 80% has increased from 79% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#713 out of 852 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)14%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
16%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
50%
Graduation Rate
80%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.72
0.70
# American Indian Students
16 Students
4,562 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
139 Students
103,646 Students
% Asian Students
3%
6%
# Hispanic Students
847 Students
518,306 Students
% Hispanic Students
18%
28%
# Black Students
1,164 Students
303,554 Students
% Black Students
25%
16%
# White Students
1,977 Students
838,269 Students
% White Students
42%
45%
# Hawaiian Students
5 Students
1,685 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
585 Students
78,180 Students
% of Two or more races Students
12%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
212
79,739
# Students in K Grade:
318
120,814
# Students in 1st Grade:
352
126,572
# Students in 2nd Grade:
383
167,546
# Students in 3rd Grade:
363
130,511
# Students in 4th Grade:
340
130,546
# Students in 5th Grade:
373
130,044
# Students in 6th Grade:
336
132,465
# Students in 7th Grade:
344
136,042
# Students in 8th Grade:
317
137,926
# Students in 9th Grade:
398
149,569
# Students in 10th Grade:
351
150,589
# Students in 11th Grade:
317
146,876
# Students in 12th Grade:
329
144,805
# Ungraded Students:
-
12
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $20,574 in this school district is less than the state median of $21,964. The school district revenue/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $18,926 is less than the state median of $21,218. The school district spending/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$97 MM
$41,381 MM
Spending
$90 MM
$39,976 MM
Revenue / Student
$20,574
$21,964
Spending / Student
$18,926
$21,218
Best Bloomington SD 87 School District 51爆料s (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Washington Elementary School
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1201 E Washington St
Bloomington, IL 61701
(309) 829-7034
Bloomington, IL 61701
(309) 829-7034
Grades: K-5
| 356 students
Rank: #22.
Bloomington High School
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1202 E Locust St
Bloomington, IL 61701
(309) 828-5201
Bloomington, IL 61701
(309) 828-5201
Grades: 9-12
| 1,395 students
Rank: #33.
Oakland Elementary School
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1605 E Oakland Ave
Bloomington, IL 61701
(309) 662-4302
Bloomington, IL 61701
(309) 662-4302
Grades: K-5
| 428 students
Rank: #44.
Stevenson Elementary School
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2106 Arrowhead Dr
Bloomington, IL 61704
(309) 663-2351
Bloomington, IL 61704
(309) 663-2351
Grades: K-5
| 308 students
Rank: #55.
Bloomington Jr High School
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
901 Colton Ave
Bloomington, IL 61701
(309) 827-0086
Bloomington, IL 61701
(309) 827-0086
Grades: 6-8
| 997 students
Rank: #66.
Bent Elementary School
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
904 N Roosevelt Ave
Bloomington, IL 61701
(309) 828-4315
Bloomington, IL 61701
(309) 828-4315
Grades: K-5
| 370 students
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Irving Elementary School
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
602 W Jackson St
Bloomington, IL 61701
(309) 827-8091
Bloomington, IL 61701
(309) 827-8091
Grades: K-5
| 312 students
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Sheridan Elementary School
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1403 W Walnut St
Bloomington, IL 61701
(309) 828-2359
Bloomington, IL 61701
(309) 828-2359
Grades: K-5
| 355 students
Rank: n/an/a
1402 W Olive St
Bloomington, IL 61701
(309) 827-0308
Bloomington, IL 61701
(309) 827-0308
Grades: PK
| 212 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Bloomington SD 87 School District?
Bloomington SD 87 School District manages 9 public schools serving 4,733 students.
What is the rank of Bloomington SD 87 School District?
Bloomington SD 87 School District is ranked #701 out of 844 school districts in Illinois (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Illinois school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Bloomington SD 87 School District?
42% of Bloomington SD 87 School District students are White, 25% of students are Black, 18% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Bloomington SD 87 School District?
Bloomington SD 87 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What is Bloomington SD 87 School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $18,926 is less than the state median of $21,218. The school district spending/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
Recent Articles
Segregation in K-12 Education: Colonial Era
Explore the origins of educational segregation during the colonial era and the differential treatment of Native American, African American, and white students. This article delves into the historical context, policies, and societal attitudes that shaped early education in colonial America, highlighting the disparities and injustices that persisted within the schooling systems of that time.
Segregation in K-12 Education: The Jim Crow Era
This article delves into the segregated schooling system that existed during the Jim Crow Era, examining the disparities faced by African American students.
December 16, 2024
Personalized Learning: Revolutionizing Education for the 21st CenturyExplore the revolutionary approach of Personalized Learning in K-12 education. This article discusses the benefits, challenges, and potential of tailoring education to individual student needs, incorporating technology and adaptive learning methods to prepare students for the 21st century.
