Top Rankings
Steger SD 194 School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,439 students in Steger SD 194 School District. This district's average testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
ÎÛÎÛÂþ» Schools in Steger SD 194 School District have an average math proficiency score of 5% (versus the Illinois public school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 14% (versus the 30% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Illinois public school average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (IL)
# Schools
3 Schools
4,399 Schools
# Students
1,439 Students
1,881,773 Students
# Teachers
94 Teachers
136,664 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Steger SD 194 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.
Overall District Rank
#812 out of 852 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)5%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
14%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
50%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.70
0.70
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
n/a
6%
% Hispanic
42%
28%
% Black
31%
16%
% White
18%
45%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
9%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $18,521 in this school district is less than the state median of $21,990. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $16,985 is less than the state median of $21,244. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$27 MM
$41,381 MM
Spending
$24 MM
$39,976 MM
Revenue / Student
$18,521
$21,990
Spending / Student
$16,985
$21,244
Best Steger SD 194 School District ÎÛÎÛÂþ» Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Columbia Central School
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
94 Richton Rd
Steger, IL 60475
(708) 753-4700
Steger, IL 60475
(708) 753-4700
Grades: 5-8
| 592 students
Rank: #22.
Steger Primary Center
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14% )
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3411 Miller Avenue
Chicago Heights, IL 60411
(708) 753-4100
Chicago Heights, IL 60411
(708) 753-4100
Grades: PK-1
| 362 students
Rank: #33.
Steger Intermediate Center
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3411 Hopkins St
Steger, IL 60475
(708) 753-4200
Steger, IL 60475
(708) 753-4200
Grades: 2-4
| 485 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Steger SD 194 School District?
Steger SD 194 School District manages 3 public schools serving 1,439 students.
What is the rank of Steger SD 194 School District?
Steger SD 194 School District is ranked #812 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%)
What is the racial composition of students in Steger SD 194 School District?
42% of Steger SD 194 School District students are Hispanic, 31% of students are Black, 18% of students are White, and 9% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Steger SD 194 School District?
Steger SD 194 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What is Steger SD 194 School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $16,985 is less than the state median of $21,244. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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