For the 2024 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,535 students in Tolono CUSD 7 School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in Illinois.
Public Schools in Tolono CUSD 7 School District have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the Illinois public school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 31% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
This State (IL)
# Schools
4 Schools
4,386 Schools
# Students
1,535 Students
1,867,247 Students
# Teachers
116 Teachers
134,644 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
District Rank
Tolono CUSD 7 School District, which is ranked within the top 30% 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 90-94% has increased from 85-89% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#248 out of 926 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
32%
Graduation Rate
(17-18)90-94%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.16
0.68
# American Indian Students
1 Student
4,748 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
10 Students
100,579 Students
% Asian Students
1%
5%
# Hispanic Students
26 Students
506,853 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
27%
# Black Students
18 Students
308,140 Students
% Black Students
1%
17%
# White Students
1,402 Students
868,645 Students
% White Students
91%
47%
# Hawaiian Students
2 Students
1,861 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
76 Students
76,347 Students
% of Two or more races Students
5%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
24
71,078
# Students in K Grade:
102
124,988
# Students in 1st Grade:
103
127,117
# Students in 2nd Grade:
103
127,748
# Students in 3rd Grade:
92
127,544
# Students in 4th Grade:
116
129,636
# Students in 5th Grade:
130
133,910
# Students in 6th Grade:
102
135,734
# Students in 7th Grade:
104
141,129
# Students in 8th Grade:
142
145,775
# Students in 9th Grade:
126
157,172
# Students in 10th Grade:
147
149,262
# Students in 11th Grade:
119
146,253
# Students in 12th Grade:
125
149,901
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $18,172 in this school district is less than the state median of $22,162. The school district revenue/student has grown by 13% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $16,298 is less than the state median of $21,409. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$28 MM
$41,381 MM
Spending
$25 MM
$39,976 MM
Revenue / Student
$18,172
$22,162
Spending / Student
$16,298
$21,409
Best Tolono CUSD 7 School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Unity High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1127 County Road 800 N
Tolono, IL 61880
(217) 485-6230
Tolono, IL 61880
(217) 485-6230
Grades: 9-12
| 517 students
Rank: #22.
Unity East
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1638 County Road 1000 N
Philo, IL 61864
(217) 684-5218
Philo, IL 61864
(217) 684-5218
Grades: PK-5
| 250 students
Rank: #33.
Unity Jr High School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1121 County Road 800 N
Tolono, IL 61880
(217) 485-6735
Tolono, IL 61880
(217) 485-6735
Grades: 6-8
| 348 students
Rank: #44.
Unity West
(Math: 36% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1035 County Road 600 N
Tolono, IL 61880
(217) 485-3918
Tolono, IL 61880
(217) 485-3918
Grades: K-5
| 420 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Tolono CUSD 7 School District?
Tolono CUSD 7 School District manages 4 public schools serving 1,535 students.
What is the rank of Tolono CUSD 7 School District?
Tolono CUSD 7 School District is ranked #256 out of 918 school districts in Illinois (top 30%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Tolono CUSD 7 School District?
91% of Tolono CUSD 7 School District students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Tolono CUSD 7 School District?
Tolono CUSD 7 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What is Tolono CUSD 7 School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $16,298 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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