For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 961 students in Athens CUSD 213 School District. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Illinois.
Public Schools in Athens CUSD 213 School District have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 30% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (IL)
# Schools
4 Schools
4,388 Schools
# Students
961 Students
1,842,763 Students
# Teachers
72 Teachers
137,917 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Athens CUSD 213 School District, which is ranked within the top 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 87% has decreased from 90-94% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#266 out of 865 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
27%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
50%
Graduation Rate
87%
87%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)19%
29.7%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.18
0.69
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
6%
% Hispanic
2%
29%
% Black
1%
16%
% White
90%
45%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $17,714 in this school district is less than the state median of $22,456. The school district revenue/student has grown by 24% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $18,764 is less than the state median of $21,694. The school district spending/student has declined by 11% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$17 MM
$41,381 MM
Spending
$18 MM
$39,976 MM
Revenue / Student
$17,714
$22,456
Spending / Student
$18,764
$21,694
Best Athens CUSD 213 School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Cantrall Elementary School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1 Braves Ln
Cantrall, IL 62625
(217) 487-7312
Cantrall, IL 62625
(217) 487-7312
Gr: PK-3 | 334 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #22.
Cantrall Intermediate School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
155 Claypool St
Cantrall, IL 62625
(217) 487-9082
Cantrall, IL 62625
(217) 487-9082
Gr: 4-6 | 184 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #33.
Athens Junior High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
501 Warrior Way
Athens, IL 62613
(217) 636-8380
Athens, IL 62613
(217) 636-8380
Gr: 7-8 | 144 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #44.
Athens Sr High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
501 Warrior Way
Athens, IL 62613
(217) 636-8314
Athens, IL 62613
(217) 636-8314
Gr: 9-12 | 299 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Athens CUSD 213 School District?
Athens CUSD 213 School District manages 4 public schools serving 961 students.
What is the rank of Athens CUSD 213 School District?
Athens CUSD 213 School District is ranked #277 out of 861 school districts in Illinois (top 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 Athens CUSD 213 School District?
90% of Athens CUSD 213 School District students are White, 6% 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 Athens CUSD 213 School District?
Athens CUSD 213 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What is Athens CUSD 213 School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $18,764 is less than the state median of $21,694. The school district spending/student has declined by 11% over four school years.
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