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Astoria Community Unit School District 1 ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2025-26 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 272 students in Astoria Community Unit School District 1. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
Public Schools in Astoria Community Unit School District 1 have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 25% (versus the 30% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (IL)
# Schools
3 Schools
4,395 Schools
# Students
272 Students
1,881,779 Students
# Teachers
31 Teachers
136,648 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
9:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Astoria Community Unit School District 1, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 864 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 70% has decreased from 80% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#435 out of 865 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
27%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
50%
Graduation Rate
70%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.06
0.70
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
n/a
6%
% Hispanic
n/a
28%
% Black
n/a
16%
% White
97%
45%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $24,136 is higher than the state median of $21,990. The school district revenue/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $21,893 is higher than the state median of $21,244. The school district spending/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$7 MM
$41,381 MM
Spending
$6 MM
$39,976 MM
Revenue / Student
$24,136
$21,990
Spending / Student
$21,893
$21,244
Best Astoria Community Unit School District 1 Public Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Astoria Elementary School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
402 N Jefferson St
Astoria, IL 61501
(309) 329-2158
Astoria, IL 61501
(309) 329-2158
Gr: PK-5 | 135 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #22.
Astoria Junior High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
402 N Jefferson St
Astoria, IL 61501
(309) 329-2158
Astoria, IL 61501
(309) 329-2158
Gr: 6-8 | 57 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Rank: #33.
Astoria High School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
402 N Jefferson St
Astoria, IL 61501
(309) 329-2156
Astoria, IL 61501
(309) 329-2156
Gr: 9-12 | 80 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Astoria Community Unit School District 1?
Astoria Community Unit School District 1 manages 3 public schools serving 272 students.
What is the rank of Astoria Community Unit School District 1?
Astoria Community Unit School District 1 is ranked #485 out of 864 school districts in Illinois (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Illinois school districts for: Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Astoria Community Unit School District 1?
97% of Astoria Community Unit School District 1 students are White, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Astoria Community Unit School District 1?
Astoria Community Unit School District 1 has a student/teacher ratio of 9:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What is Astoria Community Unit School District 1's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $21,893 is higher than the state median of $21,244. The school district spending/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
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