For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 893 students in Argenta-Oreana CUSD 1 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 Argenta-Oreana CUSD 1 School District have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 25% (versus the 30% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (IL)
# Schools
3 Schools
4,382 Schools
# Students
893 Students
1,841,658 Students
# Teachers
67 Teachers
137,830 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Argenta-Oreana CUSD 1 School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 861 school districts in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 82% has increased from 75-79% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#490 out of 865 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
27%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
50%
Graduation Rate
82%
87.6%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)28.3%
29.7%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.31
0.70
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
6%
% Hispanic
3%
29%
% Black
4%
16%
% White
83%
45%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
9%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $18,725 in this school district is less than the state median of $25,132. The school district revenue/student has grown by 22% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $17,006 is less than the state median of $24,168. The school district spending/student has declined by 12% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$17 MM
$46,284 MM
Spending
$15 MM
$44,509 MM
Revenue / Student
$18,725
$25,132
Spending / Student
$17,006
$24,168
Best Argenta-Oreana CUSD 1 School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Argenta-oreana Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
400 W South St
Oreana, IL 62554
(217) 468-2121
Oreana, IL 62554
(217) 468-2121
Gr: PK-5 | 445 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #22.
Argenta-oreana Middle School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
200 E East St
Argenta, IL 62501
(217) 795-2163
Argenta, IL 62501
(217) 795-2163
Gr: 6-8 | 180 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #33.
Argenta-oreana High School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
500 N Main St
Argenta, IL 62501
(217) 795-4821
Argenta, IL 62501
(217) 795-4821
Gr: 9-12 | 268 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Argenta-Oreana CUSD 1 School District?
Argenta-Oreana CUSD 1 School District manages 3 public schools serving 893 students.
What is the rank of Argenta-Oreana CUSD 1 School District?
Argenta-Oreana CUSD 1 School District is ranked #500 out of 861 school districts in Illinois (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Argenta-Oreana CUSD 1 School District?
83% of Argenta-Oreana CUSD 1 School District students are White, 9% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Black, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Argenta-Oreana CUSD 1 School District?
Argenta-Oreana CUSD 1 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What is Argenta-Oreana CUSD 1 School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $17,006 is less than the state median of $24,168. The school district spending/student has declined by 12% over four school years.
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