Top Rankings
Dekalb CUSD 428 School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 12 public schools serving 6,851 students in Dekalb CUSD 428 School District. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
Public Schools in Dekalb CUSD 428 School District have an average math proficiency score of 12% (versus the Illinois public school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 15% (versus the 31% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Illinois public school average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
This State (IL)
# Schools
12 Schools
4,386 Schools
# Students
6,851 Students
1,867,247 Students
# Teachers
433 Teachers
134,644 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
District Rank
Dekalb CUSD 428 School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 918 school districts in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 84% has increased from 83% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#776 out of 926 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
11%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
16%
32%
Graduation Rate
(17-18)84%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.72
0.68
# American Indian Students
20 Students
4,748 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
82 Students
100,579 Students
% Asian Students
1%
5%
# Hispanic Students
1,986 Students
506,853 Students
% Hispanic Students
29%
27%
# Black Students
1,873 Students
308,140 Students
% Black Students
27%
17%
# White Students
2,448 Students
868,645 Students
% White Students
36%
47%
# Hawaiian Students
7 Students
1,861 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
435 Students
76,347 Students
% of Two or more races Students
7%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
177
71,078
# Students in K Grade:
524
124,988
# Students in 1st Grade:
525
127,117
# Students in 2nd Grade:
490
127,748
# Students in 3rd Grade:
485
127,544
# Students in 4th Grade:
499
129,636
# Students in 5th Grade:
526
133,910
# Students in 6th Grade:
513
135,734
# Students in 7th Grade:
554
141,129
# Students in 8th Grade:
485
145,775
# Students in 9th Grade:
554
157,172
# Students in 10th Grade:
502
149,262
# Students in 11th Grade:
542
146,253
# Students in 12th Grade:
475
149,901
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $18,900 in this school district is less than the state median of $22,162. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $17,102 is less than the state median of $21,409. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$130 MM
$41,381 MM
Spending
$117 MM
$39,976 MM
Revenue / Student
$18,900
$22,162
Spending / Student
$17,102
$21,409
Best Dekalb CUSD 428 School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Dekalb High School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
501 W Dresser Rd
Dekalb, IL 60115
(815) 754-2100
Dekalb, IL 60115
(815) 754-2100
Grades: 9-12
| 2,073 students
Rank: #22.
Malta Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
5068 Il Route 38
Malta, IL 60150
(815) 754-2970
Malta, IL 60150
(815) 754-2970
Grades: K-5
| 287 students
Rank: #33.
Huntley Middle School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1515 S 4th St
Dekalb, IL 60115
(815) 754-2241
Dekalb, IL 60115
(815) 754-2241
Grades: 6-8
| 930 students
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Jefferson Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
211 Mccormick Dr
Dekalb, IL 60115
(815) 754-2263
Dekalb, IL 60115
(815) 754-2263
Grades: K-5
| 317 students
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Lincoln Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
220 E Sunset Pl
Dekalb, IL 60115
(815) 754-2212
Dekalb, IL 60115
(815) 754-2212
Grades: K-5
| 312 students
Rank: #66.
Clinton Rosette Middle School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 14%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
650 N 1st St
Dekalb, IL 60115
(815) 754-2226
Dekalb, IL 60115
(815) 754-2226
Grades: 6-8
| 622 students
Rank: #77.
Tyler Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1021 Alden Circle
Dekalb, IL 60115
(815) 754-2389
Dekalb, IL 60115
(815) 754-2389
Grades: K-5
| 298 students
Rank: #88.
Littlejohn Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1121 School St
Dekalb, IL 60115
(815) 754-2258
Dekalb, IL 60115
(815) 754-2258
Grades: K-5
| 402 students
Rank: #9 - 109. - 10.
Cortland Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
370 E Lexington Ave
Cortland, IL 60112
(815) 754-2360
Cortland, IL 60112
(815) 754-2360
Grades: K-5
| 504 students
Rank: #9 - 109. - 10.
Founders Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
821 S 7th St
Dekalb, IL 60115
(815) 754-3800
Dekalb, IL 60115
(815) 754-3800
Grades: K-5
| 591 students
Rank: #1111.
Gwendolyn Brooks Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3225 Sangamon Dr
Dekalb, IL 60115
(815) 754-9936
Dekalb, IL 60115
(815) 754-9936
Grades: K-5
| 338 students
Rank: n/an/a
1515 S 4th St
Dekalb, IL 60115
(815) 754-2999
Dekalb, IL 60115
(815) 754-2999
Grades: PK
| 177 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Dekalb CUSD 428 School District?
Dekalb CUSD 428 School District manages 12 public schools serving 6,851 students.
What is the rank of Dekalb CUSD 428 School District?
Dekalb CUSD 428 School District is ranked #801 out of 918 school districts in Illinois (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Illinois school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Dekalb CUSD 428 School District?
36% of Dekalb CUSD 428 School District students are White, 29% of students are Hispanic, 27% of students are Black, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Dekalb CUSD 428 School District?
Dekalb CUSD 428 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 16:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What is Dekalb CUSD 428 School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $17,102 is less than the state median of $21,409. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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