Homewood SD 153 School District

18205 Aberdeen St
Homewood, IL 60430-2417
(District boundaries shown in map)
5/
10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

Homewood SD 153 School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Illinois for:

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,856 students in Homewood SD 153 School District. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
Public Schools in Homewood SD 153 School District have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 28% (versus the 30% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Illinois public school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (IL)
# Schools
3 Schools
4,394 Schools
# Students
1,856 Students
1,842,872 Students
# Teachers
151 Teachers
137,935 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Homewood SD 153 School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 861 school districts in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
This School District
State Average (IL)
#450 out of 865 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
23%
27%
28%
30%
48%
50%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.63
0.69
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
6%
% Hispanic
16%
29%
% Black
55%
16%
% White
21%
45%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
8%
4%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $17,497 in this school district is less than the state median of $22,455. The school district revenue/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $18,288 is less than the state median of $21,692. The school district spending/student has grown by 15% over four school years.
This School District
This State (IL)
Total Revenue
$33 MM
$41,381 MM
Spending
$34 MM
$39,976 MM
Revenue / Student
$17,497
$22,455
Spending / Student
$18,288
$21,692

Best Homewood SD 153 School District Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Winston Churchill School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1300 190th St
Homewood, IL 60430
(708) 798-3424
Gr: 3-5 | 572 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #22.
James Hart School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
18220 Morgan St
Homewood, IL 60430
(708) 799-5544
Gr: 6-8 | 681 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: n/an/a
Willow School
1804 Willow Rd
Homewood, IL 60430
(708) 798-3720
Gr: PK-2 | 603 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 78%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Homewood SD 153 School District?
Homewood SD 153 School District manages 3 public schools serving 1,856 students.
What is the rank of Homewood SD 153 School District?
Homewood SD 153 School District is ranked #454 out of 861 school districts in Illinois (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 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 Homewood SD 153 School District?
55% of Homewood SD 153 School District students are Black, 21% of students are White, 16% of students are Hispanic, and 8% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Homewood SD 153 School District?
Homewood SD 153 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What is Homewood SD 153 School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $18,288 is less than the state median of $21,692. The school district spending/student has grown by 15% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • District size: 3 schools
  • Grades: PK-08
  • Enrollment: 1,856 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 79%
  • : Bottom 50% in IL
  • : 23% (Btm 50%)
  • : 28% (Top 50%)
  • : 48% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

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