For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 431 students in Sandoval Community Unit School District 501. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
Public Schools in Sandoval Community Unit School District 501 have an average math proficiency score of 13% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 11% (versus the 30% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
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This School District
This State (IL)
# Schools
3 Schools
4,391 Schools
# Students
431 Students
1,844,930 Students
# Teachers
29 Teachers
136,596 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
Sandoval Community Unit School District 501, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 864 school districts in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 75% has decreased from 80-89% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#794 out of 865 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
12%
27%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
8%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
50%
Graduation Rate
75%
87%
Diversity Score
0.26
0.69
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
6%
% Hispanic
5%
28%
% Black
2%
17%
% White
86%
45%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
7%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
The revenue/student of $20,000 in this school district is less than the state median of $22,430. The school district revenue/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $17,005 is less than the state median of $21,668. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$9 MM
$41,381 MM
Spending
$7 MM
$39,976 MM
Revenue / Student
$20,000
$22,430
Spending / Student
$17,005
$21,668
Best Sandoval Community Unit School District 501 Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Sandoval Sr High School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
859 W Missouri Ave
Sandoval, IL 62882
(618) 247-3361
Sandoval, IL 62882
(618) 247-3361
Gr: 9-12 | 119 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #22.
Sandoval Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
300 E Perry Ave
Sandoval, IL 62882
(618) 247-3450
Sandoval, IL 62882
(618) 247-3450
Gr: PK-6 | 212 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #33.
Sandoval Jr High School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
859 W Missouri Ave
Sandoval, IL 62882
(618) 247-3361
Sandoval, IL 62882
(618) 247-3361
Gr: 6-8 | 100 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Sandoval Community Unit School District 501?
Sandoval Community Unit School District 501 manages 3 public schools serving 431 students.
What is the rank of Sandoval Community Unit School District 501?
Sandoval Community Unit School District 501 is ranked #780 out of 864 school districts in Illinois (bottom 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 Sandoval Community Unit School District 501?
86% of Sandoval Community Unit School District 501 students are White, 7% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Sandoval Community Unit School District 501?
Sandoval Community Unit School District 501 has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What is Sandoval Community Unit School District 501's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $17,005 is less than the state median of $21,668. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
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