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Lagrange Highlands SD 106 School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 5%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 996 students in Lagrange Highlands SD 106 School District.
Public Schools in Lagrange Highlands SD 106 School District have an average reading proficiency score of 60% (versus the Illinois public schools of 30%).
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (IL)
# Schools
2 Schools
4,399 Schools
# Students
996 Students
1,881,779 Students
# Teachers
78 Teachers
136,665 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Overall District Rank
#46 out of 852 school districts
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)<50%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
59%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
82%
50%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.38
0.70
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
5%
6%
% Hispanic
13%
28%
% Black
1%
16%
% White
77%
45%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $19,135 in this school district is less than the state median of $21,990. The school district revenue/student has declined by 7% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $18,447 is less than the state median of $21,244. The school district spending/student has declined by 7% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$19 MM
$41,381 MM
Spending
$18 MM
$39,976 MM
Revenue / Student
$19,135
$21,990
Spending / Student
$18,447
$21,244
Best Lagrange Highlands SD 106 School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Highlands Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 65-69% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
5850 Laurel Ave
La Grange, IL 60525
(708) 579-6886
La Grange, IL 60525
(708) 579-6886
Grades: PK-4
| 563 students
Rank: #22.
Highlands Middle School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 71% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1850 W Plainfield Rd
La Grange, IL 60525
(708) 579-6890
La Grange, IL 60525
(708) 579-6890
Grades: 5-8
| 433 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Lagrange Highlands SD 106 School District?
Lagrange Highlands SD 106 School District manages 2 public schools serving 996 students.
What is the racial composition of students in Lagrange Highlands SD 106 School District?
77% of Lagrange Highlands SD 106 School District students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Lagrange Highlands SD 106 School District?
Lagrange Highlands SD 106 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What is Lagrange Highlands SD 106 School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $18,447 is less than the state median of $21,244. The school district spending/student has declined by 7% over four school years.
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