Top Rankings
Beardstown CUSD 15 School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,433 students in Beardstown CUSD 15 School District. This district's average testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
Public Schools in Beardstown CUSD 15 School District have an average math proficiency score of 4% (versus the Illinois public school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 6% (versus the 31% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Illinois public school average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (IL)
# Schools
3 Schools
4,386 Schools
# Students
1,433 Students
1,867,247 Students
# Teachers
98 Teachers
134,644 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
District Rank
Beardstown CUSD 15 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 80-84% has increased from 75-79% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#922 out of 926 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
3%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
5%
32%
Graduation Rate
(17-18)80-84%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.67
0.68
# American Indian Students
9 Students
4,748 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
n/a
# Asian Students
21 Students
100,579 Students
% Asian Students
1%
5%
# Hispanic Students
687 Students
506,853 Students
% Hispanic Students
48%
27%
# Black Students
176 Students
308,140 Students
% Black Students
12%
17%
# White Students
418 Students
868,645 Students
% White Students
29%
47%
# Hawaiian Students
11 Students
1,861 Students
% Hawaiian Students
1%
n/a
# Two or more races Students
111 Students
76,347 Students
% of Two or more races Students
8%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
142
71,078
# Students in K Grade:
95
124,988
# Students in 1st Grade:
109
127,117
# Students in 2nd Grade:
71
127,748
# Students in 3rd Grade:
83
127,544
# Students in 4th Grade:
108
129,636
# Students in 5th Grade:
91
133,910
# Students in 6th Grade:
88
135,734
# Students in 7th Grade:
100
141,129
# Students in 8th Grade:
106
145,775
# Students in 9th Grade:
156
157,172
# Students in 10th Grade:
82
149,262
# Students in 11th Grade:
106
146,253
# Students in 12th Grade:
96
149,901
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $16,444 in this school district is less than the state median of $22,162. The school district revenue/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,439 is less than the state median of $21,409. The school district spending/student has grown by 17% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$24 MM
$41,381 MM
Spending
$21 MM
$39,976 MM
Revenue / Student
$16,444
$22,162
Spending / Student
$14,439
$21,409
Best Beardstown CUSD 15 School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Gard Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
400 E 15th St
Beardstown, IL 62618
(217) 323-1364
Beardstown, IL 62618
(217) 323-1364
Grades: K-4
| 466 students
Rank: #22.
Beardstown Jr/sr High School
(Math: 3% | Reading: 6%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
500 E 15th St
Beardstown, IL 62618
(217) 323-3665
Beardstown, IL 62618
(217) 323-3665
Grades: 5-12
| 825 students
Rank: n/an/a
1301 Grand Ave
Beardstown, IL 62618
(217) 323-3585
Beardstown, IL 62618
(217) 323-3585
Grades: PK
| 142 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Beardstown CUSD 15 School District?
Beardstown CUSD 15 School District manages 3 public schools serving 1,433 students.
What is the rank of Beardstown CUSD 15 School District?
Beardstown CUSD 15 School District is ranked #916 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. This district ranks in the top 20% of Illinois school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Beardstown CUSD 15 School District?
48% of Beardstown CUSD 15 School District students are Hispanic, 29% of students are White, 12% of students are Black, 8% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Beardstown CUSD 15 School District?
Beardstown CUSD 15 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What is Beardstown CUSD 15 School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $14,439 is less than the state median of $21,409. The school district spending/student has grown by 17% over four school years.
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