Hinsdale Ccsd 181, IL - District Data

Original Research by School Decision on Hinsdale Ccsd 181

Hinsdale CCSD 181 is a small to mid-sized elementary and middle school district serving several suburbs in DuPage County. The district spans kindergarten through eighth grade across nine schools, with enrollment distributed fairly evenly across grades, with slightly heavier enrollment in the upper elementary and middle school years.

Academic performance in math and English language arts is a clear strength. On state assessments, the district's students show strong proficiency, especially in the lower grades. Third graders achieved proficiency rates well above midpoint in math; fourth and fifth graders also showed solid performance in both subjects. By middle school, math proficiency declines somewhat, with seventh and eighth grade showing noticeably lower rates, though English proficiency remains relatively steady through eighth grade. Science proficiency in grade five is solid, though by eighth grade it drops. Across tested grades, the district's overall proficiency index places it in the top quartile among DuPage County's districts, a meaningful marker of academic standing.

Participation in testing is consistently high across grades and subjects, with near-universal participation rates, indicating the district does not have a testing-participation gap issue.

The student body is predominantly white, with a substantial Asian population and smaller but notable Hispanic and multiracial student populations. Black students and Native American students each represent very small shares. Free or reduced-price lunch data was not available, so the economic profile of the student population cannot be assessed from the data provided. Similarly, counts of students with IEPs and English learners were not reported, leaving questions about the breadth of support services unanswered. A parent seeking detail on special population services would want to contact the district directly.

Chronic absenteeism in the district is low, placing it in the top quartile of DuPage County districts, which suggests strong family engagement or effective attendance systems. Per-pupil spending sits in the upper-middle range of the county's districts.

The housing market across the district's communities is affluent. The weighted median home value across the zipcodes served is substantial, with homes in Hinsdale itself commanding the highest values. Rental costs are high. Mortgage affordability relative to median household income reflects the premium these communities command.

The district has made two notable curriculum shifts in recent years. Elementary mathematics now uses the i-Ready Classroom Mathematics series, adopted to emphasize problem-solving and peer discourse; this is a district-wide change that shapes how families will support math learning at home. The district has also established formal placement criteria for advanced and accelerated math in grades three through five, creating a defined track that feeds into middle and high school math sequences. Additionally, the district has publicly rejected the integrated math pathway (Math 1/2/3) used by the high school district it feeds into, instead maintaining a traditional Algebra-Geometry-Algebra 2 sequence through eighth grade. That alignment choice shapes the math pathways available to students as they exit the district.

Hinsdale CCSD 181 fits families seeking strong academic performance in a small, well-resourced suburban setting with an affluent housing market, a stable peer environment with majority white composition, and a traditional math-focused elementary and middle school curriculum.

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District Context

Officially reported figures, 2024-25.

Enrollment

3,564

Grades

PK–08

Schools

Student body

Hispanic 6%

Black 1%

White 66%

Asian 18%

Two+ 9%

Am. Indian / AK Native 0%

Hawaiian / Pac. Isl. 0%

By economic status

Percent proficient by grade, as reported

Economically disadvantaged

Not disadvantaged

ELA

Gr 4

55%

—

Gr 8

71%

—

Math

Gr 4

46%

—

Gr 8

35%

—

Science

Gr 8

47%

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Schools in this District

9 schools are officially reported under this district.

Elm Elem School

Hinsdale Middle School

Clarendon Hills Middle School

Academic Performance

Percent of students meeting or exceeding state standards, by grade.

Mathematics

6 grades reported

97%

Grade 3

91%

Grade 4

83%

Grade 5

87%

Grade 6

79%

Grade 7

72%

Grade 8

English Language Arts

6 grades reported

91%

Grade 3

92%

Grade 4

91%

Grade 5

88%

Grade 6

88%

Grade 7

85%

Grade 8

Science

2 grades reported

81%

Grade 5

76%

Grade 8

Housing & Real Estate

Data as of April 2026 | District-weighted from constituent ZIP codes

Home Values

Typical home value$981,478

Year-over-year change+8.3%

Range across 5 ZIP codes$512K to $1.2M

vs. state typical3.38x

vs. national typical2.67x

Home value trend (12 months)

ZIP code home values (5 ZIP codes)

ZIP	City	Value	YoY	Weight
60521	Hinsdale	$1.2M	+9.1%	59.4%
60514	Clarendon Hills	$675K	+9.0%	19.9%
60527	Willowbrook	$512K	+3.4%	16.4%
60523	Oak Brook	$992K	+11.2%	3.8%
60558	Western Springs	$883K	+10.4%	0.5%

Rental Market

Typical monthly rent$3,203/mo

Year-over-year change+5.6%

Range across 3 ZIP codes$2,102 to $3,808/mo

Rent trend (12 months)

ZIP code rents (3 ZIP codes)

ZIP	City	Rent/mo	YoY	Weight
60521	Hinsdale	$3,808	—	59.4%
60514	Clarendon Hills	$2,305	—	19.9%
60527	Willowbrook	$2,102	+5.6%	16.4%

Affordability

Est. monthly mortgage (20% down at 6.48%)$4,953/mo

Home price / national median income11.7x

Annual rent / national median income45.9%

Est. mortgage exceeds rent by$1,749/mo

Market Activity: DuPage County

Median listing price$499,000

Median listing price YoY+1.9%

Median price per sq ft$263

Median price per sq ft YoY+2.7%

Median days on market29.0 days

Median days on market YoY+13.7%

Active listings1,033

Active listings YoY-0.8%

New listings1,068

New listings YoY-11.6%

Pending listings1,371

Pending listings YoY-2.9%

Hotness: median listing price$495,500

Hotness: median listing price YoY-0.3%

Supply score95.4

Supply score YoY-1.4%

Demand score76.4

Demand score YoY-2.1%

Median listing price (12 months)

Median price per sq ft (12 months)

Median days on market (12 months)

Active listings (12 months)

New listings (12 months)

Pending listings (12 months)

Hotness: median listing price (12 months)

Supply score (12 months)

Demand score (12 months)

Comparison

State typical home value$290,210 (+4.9% YoY)

National typical home value$368,198 (+0.6% YoY)

State ZHVI trend (12 months)

National ZHVI trend (12 months)

Economic Context

30-year fixed mortgage rate6.48%

National unemployment rate4.3%

National median household income$83,730

CPI: Rent of shelter (index)447.05

30-year fixed mortgage rate (12 months)

National unemployment rate (12 months)

National median household income (12 months)

CPI: Rent of shelter (index) (12 months)

Sources: Zillow Home Value Index and Zillow Observed Rent Index (Zillow Group), Realtor.com via Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis (FRED)

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