For the 2024 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 621 students in Liberty CUSD 2 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 Liberty CUSD 2 School District have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the Illinois public school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 31% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (IL)
# Schools
2 Schools
4,386 Schools
# Students
621 Students
1,867,247 Students
# Teachers
54 Teachers
134,644 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
District Rank
Liberty CUSD 2 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% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#231 out of 926 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
32%
Graduation Rate
(17-18)≥90%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.08
0.68
# American Indian Students
n/a
4,748 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
n/a
100,579 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
5%
# Hispanic Students
n/a
506,853 Students
% Hispanic Students
n/a
27%
# Black Students
3 Students
308,140 Students
% Black Students
n/a
17%
# White Students
595 Students
868,645 Students
% White Students
96%
47%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
1,861 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
23 Students
76,347 Students
% of Two or more races Students
4%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
52
71,078
# Students in K Grade:
30
124,988
# Students in 1st Grade:
37
127,117
# Students in 2nd Grade:
58
127,748
# Students in 3rd Grade:
43
127,544
# Students in 4th Grade:
45
129,636
# Students in 5th Grade:
41
133,910
# Students in 6th Grade:
37
135,734
# Students in 7th Grade:
48
141,129
# Students in 8th Grade:
40
145,775
# Students in 9th Grade:
45
157,172
# Students in 10th Grade:
50
149,262
# Students in 11th Grade:
45
146,253
# Students in 12th Grade:
50
149,901
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $15,029 in this school district is less than the state median of $22,162. The school district revenue/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,578 is less than the state median of $21,409. The school district spending/student has grown by 11% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$9 MM
$41,381 MM
Spending
$9 MM
$39,976 MM
Revenue / Student
$15,029
$22,162
Spending / Student
$14,578
$21,409
Best Liberty CUSD 2 School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Liberty Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
505 N Park St
Liberty, IL 62347
(217) 645-3481
Liberty, IL 62347
(217) 645-3481
Grades: PK-6
| 343 students
Rank: #22.
Liberty High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
505 N Park St
Liberty, IL 62347
(217) 645-3433
Liberty, IL 62347
(217) 645-3433
Grades: 7-12
| 278 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Liberty CUSD 2 School District?
Liberty CUSD 2 School District manages 2 public schools serving 621 students.
What is the rank of Liberty CUSD 2 School District?
Liberty CUSD 2 School District is ranked #247 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 Liberty CUSD 2 School District?
96% of Liberty CUSD 2 School District students are White, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Liberty CUSD 2 School District?
Liberty CUSD 2 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What is Liberty CUSD 2 School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $14,578 is less than the state median of $21,409. The school district spending/student has grown by 11% over four school years.
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