Sunset Ridge School District 29

The Sunset Ridge School District 29 in Illinois is home to two exceptional schools: Sunset Ridge Elementary School and Middlefork Primary School. These schools consistently deliver outstanding educational outcomes, with Sunset Ridge Elementary ranking among the top middle schools in the state.

Sunset Ridge Elementary School stands out as a high-performing institution, with an impressive 5-star rating from SchoolDigger and exceptional test scores. In the 2023-2024 school year, 88.4% of students were proficient or better in ELA, and 77% were proficient or better in Math, far exceeding the state averages. The school also maintains a low chronic absenteeism rate of 6.8% and a very favorable student-teacher ratio of 7.6, indicating a strong focus on individual attention and support for students.

While Middlefork Primary School's test scores are not as high as Sunset Ridge Elementary, they are still above the state averages, with 53.1% of students proficient or better in ELA and 65.6% in Math. The school also has a low chronic absenteeism rate of 4.6% and a student-teacher ratio of 10.5, suggesting a commitment to providing a quality education. The high spending per student at both schools, $31,496 at Sunset Ridge Elementary and $25,508 at Middlefork Primary, reflects the district's significant investment in its educational programs and resources.