For the 2024 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 752 students in Amboy CUSD 272 School District. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
Public Schools in Amboy CUSD 272 School District have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the Illinois public school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 25% (versus the 31% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), 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
3 Schools
4,386 Schools
# Students
752 Students
1,867,247 Students
# Teachers
56 Teachers
134,644 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
District Rank
Amboy CUSD 272 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 80-89% has decreased from 85-89% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#460 out of 926 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
32%
Graduation Rate
(17-18)80-89%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.22
0.68
# American Indian Students
n/a
4,748 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
2 Students
100,579 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
5%
# Hispanic Students
70 Students
506,853 Students
% Hispanic Students
9%
27%
# Black Students
9 Students
308,140 Students
% Black Students
1%
17%
# White Students
660 Students
868,645 Students
% White Students
88%
47%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
1,861 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
11 Students
76,347 Students
% of Two or more races Students
2%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
45
71,078
# Students in K Grade:
58
124,988
# Students in 1st Grade:
44
127,117
# Students in 2nd Grade:
58
127,748
# Students in 3rd Grade:
53
127,544
# Students in 4th Grade:
49
129,636
# Students in 5th Grade:
45
133,910
# Students in 6th Grade:
49
135,734
# Students in 7th Grade:
63
141,129
# Students in 8th Grade:
63
145,775
# Students in 9th Grade:
75
157,172
# Students in 10th Grade:
53
149,262
# Students in 11th Grade:
43
146,253
# Students in 12th Grade:
54
149,901
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $21,121 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 $29,211 is higher than the state median of $21,409. The school district spending/student has grown by 13% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$16 MM
$41,381 MM
Spending
$22 MM
$39,976 MM
Revenue / Student
$21,121
$22,162
Spending / Student
$29,211
$21,409
Best Amboy CUSD 272 School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Amboy Central Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
30 E Provost St
Amboy, IL 61310
(815) 857-3619
Amboy, IL 61310
(815) 857-3619
Grades: PK-4
| 307 students
Rank: #22.
Amboy High School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
11 E Hawley St
Amboy, IL 61310
(815) 857-3632
Amboy, IL 61310
(815) 857-3632
Grades: 9-12
| 225 students
Rank: #33.
Amboy Jr High School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
240 N Metcalf Ave
Amboy, IL 61310
(815) 857-3528
Amboy, IL 61310
(815) 857-3528
Grades: 5-8
| 220 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Amboy CUSD 272 School District?
Amboy CUSD 272 School District manages 3 public schools serving 752 students.
What is the rank of Amboy CUSD 272 School District?
Amboy CUSD 272 School District is ranked #481 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.
What is the racial composition of students in Amboy CUSD 272 School District?
88% of Amboy CUSD 272 School District students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Amboy CUSD 272 School District?
Amboy CUSD 272 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What is Amboy CUSD 272 School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $29,211 is higher than the state median of $21,409. The school district spending/student has grown by 13% over four school years.
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