For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 497 students in Woodlawn Unit School District 209. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
51±¬ÁÏs in Woodlawn Unit School District 209 have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 30% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (IL)
# Schools
2 Schools
4,392 Schools
# Students
497 Students
1,845,447 Students
# Teachers
37 Teachers
136,636 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Woodlawn Unit School District 209, 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 85% has decreased from 90% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#399 out of 865 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
27%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
50%
Graduation Rate
85%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.14
0.69
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
6%
% Hispanic
2%
28%
% Black
n/a
17%
% White
93%
45%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $31,926 is higher than the state median of $22,423. The school district revenue/student has grown by 95% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $31,326 is higher than the state median of $21,662. The school district spending/student has grown by 111% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$16 MM
$41,381 MM
Spending
$16 MM
$39,976 MM
Revenue / Student
$31,926
$22,423
Spending / Student
$31,326
$21,662
Best Woodlawn Unit School District 209 51±¬ÁÏs (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Woodlawn Grade School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
301 S Central St
Woodlawn, IL 62898
(618) 735-2661
Woodlawn, IL 62898
(618) 735-2661
Gr: PK-8 | 321 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #22.
Woodlawn High School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
300 N Central St
Woodlawn, IL 62898
(618) 735-2631
Woodlawn, IL 62898
(618) 735-2631
Gr: 9-12 | 176 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Woodlawn Unit School District 209?
Woodlawn Unit School District 209 manages 2 public schools serving 497 students.
What is the rank of Woodlawn Unit School District 209?
Woodlawn Unit School District 209 is ranked #440 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 Woodlawn Unit School District 209?
93% of Woodlawn Unit School District 209 students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Woodlawn Unit School District 209?
Woodlawn Unit School District 209 has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What is Woodlawn Unit School District 209's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $31,326 is higher than the state median of $21,662. The school district spending/student has grown by 111% over four school years.
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