Top Rankings
Brussels CUSD 42 School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 87 students in Brussels CUSD 42 School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Illinois.
Public Schools in Brussels CUSD 42 School District have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the Illinois public school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 30% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (IL)
# Schools
2 Schools
4,399 Schools
# Students
87 Students
1,881,776 Students
# Teachers
13 Teachers
136,664 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
7:1
7:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Brussels CUSD 42 School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 844 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 50% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#441 out of 852 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)20-29%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-79%
50%
Graduation Rate
≥50%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.17
0.70
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
n/a
6%
% Hispanic
4%
28%
% Black
3%
16%
% White
91%
45%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $33,391 is higher than the state median of $21,990. The school district revenue/student has grown by 32% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $34,920 is higher than the state median of $21,244. The school district spending/student has grown by 32% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$3 MM
$41,381 MM
Spending
$3 MM
$39,976 MM
Revenue / Student
$33,391
$21,990
Spending / Student
$34,920
$21,244
Best Brussels CUSD 42 School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Brussels High School
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
128 School St
Brussels, IL 62013
(618) 883-2131
Brussels, IL 62013
(618) 883-2131
Grades: 7-12
| 50 students
Rank: #22.
Brussels Grade School
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
128 School St
Brussels, IL 62013
(618) 883-2131
Brussels, IL 62013
(618) 883-2131
Grades: K-6
| 37 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Brussels CUSD 42 School District?
Brussels CUSD 42 School District manages 2 public schools serving 87 students.
What is the rank of Brussels CUSD 42 School District?
Brussels CUSD 42 School District is ranked #352 out of 844 school districts in Illinois (top 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: Highest science proficiency (Top 20%) and Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Brussels CUSD 42 School District?
91% of Brussels CUSD 42 School District students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Brussels CUSD 42 School District?
Brussels CUSD 42 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 7:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What is Brussels CUSD 42 School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $34,920 is higher than the state median of $21,244. The school district spending/student has grown by 32% over four school years.
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