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Gardner S Wilmington TWP HSD 73 School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2025-26 school year, there is 1 public school serving 142 students in Gardner S Wilmington TWP HSD 73 School District. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
Public School in Gardner S Wilmington TWP HSD 73 School District have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 25% (versus the 30% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 9% 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
1 School
4,398 Schools
# Students
142 Students
1,845,459 Students
# Teachers
19 Teachers
136,655 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
7:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Gardner S Wilmington TWP HSD 73 School District, 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 80-89% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#478 out of 865 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
27%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
50%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)80-89%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.17
0.69
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
6%
% Hispanic
7%
28%
% Black
1%
17%
% White
91%
45%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $25,873 is higher than the state median of $22,423. The school district revenue/student has grown by 27% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $23,937 is higher than the state median of $21,662. The school district spending/student has grown by 27% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$4 MM
$41,381 MM
Spending
$3 MM
$39,976 MM
Revenue / Student
$25,873
$22,423
Spending / Student
$23,937
$21,662
Best Gardner S Wilmington TWP HSD 73 School District 51³Ô¹ÏÍøºÚÁÏ (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Gardner-south Wilmington Twp High School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
500 E Main St
Gardner, IL 60424
(815) 237-2176
Gardner, IL 60424
(815) 237-2176
Gr: 9-12 | 142 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Gardner S Wilmington TWP HSD 73 School District?
Gardner S Wilmington TWP HSD 73 School District manages 1 public schools serving 142 students.
What is the rank of Gardner S Wilmington TWP HSD 73 School District?
Gardner S Wilmington TWP HSD 73 School District is ranked #483 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. This district ranks in the top 20% of Illinois school districts for: Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Gardner S Wilmington TWP HSD 73 School District?
91% of Gardner S Wilmington TWP HSD 73 School District students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Gardner S Wilmington TWP HSD 73 School District?
Gardner S Wilmington TWP HSD 73 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 7:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What is Gardner S Wilmington TWP HSD 73 School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $23,937 is higher than the state median of $21,662. The school district spending/student has grown by 27% over four school years.
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