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Carbon Cliff-Barstow School District 36 ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public school serving 281 students in Carbon Cliff-Barstow School District 36. This district's average testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
Public School in Carbon Cliff-Barstow School District 36 have an average math proficiency score of 5% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 8% (versus the 30% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 47% 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
1 School
4,391 Schools
# Students
281 Students
1,844,936 Students
# Teachers
22 Teachers
136,596 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Carbon Cliff-Barstow School District 36, 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 2020-2021 school year.
Overall District Rank
#859 out of 865 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)<50%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
50%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.60
0.69
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
6%
% Hispanic
8%
28%
% Black
34%
17%
% White
54%
45%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $19,626 in this school district is less than the state median of $22,430. The school district revenue/student has declined by 9% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $18,075 is less than the state median of $21,668. The school district spending/student has declined by 11% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$6 MM
$41,381 MM
Spending
$5 MM
$39,976 MM
Revenue / Student
$19,626
$22,430
Spending / Student
$18,075
$21,668
Best Carbon Cliff-Barstow School District 36 Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Eagle Ridge School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2002 Eagle Ridge Dr
Silvis, IL 61282
(309) 792-2002
Silvis, IL 61282
(309) 792-2002
Gr: PK-8 | 281 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Carbon Cliff-Barstow School District 36?
Carbon Cliff-Barstow School District 36 manages 1 public schools serving 281 students.
What is the rank of Carbon Cliff-Barstow School District 36?
Carbon Cliff-Barstow School District 36 is ranked #847 out of 864 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 Carbon Cliff-Barstow School District 36?
54% of Carbon Cliff-Barstow School District 36 students are White, 34% of students are Black, 8% of students are Hispanic, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Carbon Cliff-Barstow School District 36?
Carbon Cliff-Barstow School District 36 has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What is Carbon Cliff-Barstow School District 36's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $18,075 is less than the state median of $21,668. The school district spending/student has declined by 11% over four school years.
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