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Springfield School District 186


At a glance
714thof 811 Illinois districts▼ 39
Better than 11% of Illinois districts
3063 Fiat Ave
Springfield, IL 62703-5930
·(217) 525-3002·All Illinois district rankings →
Statewide performance 2017–2025
2025: better than 12% of districts
34
Schools
13,014
Students
1
5-star school
Top rankedIles Elementary School9th of 2,056 Illinois elementary schools
Biggest riser
Jane Addams Elementary School up 135 spots statewide this year
Smallest classes
Elizabeth Graham Elementary School 5.9 students per teacher
SchoolDigger ratings
3★
2★
1★
0★
5 schools without a SchoolDigger rating (too few tested students)
Summary:

The Springfield School District 186 in Illinois serves a diverse population of students across 31 schools, including 22 elementary schools, 5 middle schools, 3 high schools, and 1 alternative school. While the district as a whole faces academic and operational challenges, a few standout schools, such as Iles Elementary School and Lincoln Magnet School, consistently perform at high levels, demonstrating the potential for excellence within the district.

The data reveals a wide range in academic performance across the district, with some schools like Feitshans Elementary School and U.S. Grant Middle School struggling, while others like Iles Elementary and Lincoln Magnet School excel. Chronic absenteeism is a concern across the district, with most schools reporting rates around 25%. The district also faces significant financial and operational challenges, as indicated by its low ranking and rating among Illinois school districts.

Despite these challenges, the data suggests that with the right resources and support, students in the Springfield School District 186 can achieve at high levels, as demonstrated by the exceptional performance of schools like Iles Elementary and Lincoln Magnet School. Addressing the inequities and providing targeted interventions to support high-need students will be crucial in improving educational outcomes across the district.

Ranking:
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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau, the Illinois Department of Public Health and the Illinois State Board of Education.

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