Top Rankings
Centralia SD 135 School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,068 students in Centralia SD 135 School District. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
Public Schools in Centralia SD 135 School District have an average math proficiency score of 9% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 19% (versus the 30% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 44% 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
4 Schools
4,382 Schools
# Students
1,068 Students
1,841,658 Students
# Teachers
86 Teachers
137,830 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Centralia SD 135 School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 861 school districts in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
Overall District Rank
#757 out of 865 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
9%
27%
Showing 2012–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
18%
30%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
50%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)20.1%
29.7%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.62
0.70
Showing 2014–2023. View full 36-year historical data
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
6%
Showing 2002–2011. View full 24-year historical data
% Hispanic
6%
29%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 28-year historical data
% Black
21%
16%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 36-year historical data
% White
56%
45%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 36-year historical data
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
16%
4%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 13-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $24,592 in this school district is less than the state median of $25,132. The school district revenue/student has grown by 13% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $21,495 is less than the state median of $24,168. The school district spending/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$26 MM
$46,284 MM
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Spending
$23 MM
$44,509 MM
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Revenue / Student
$24,592
$25,132
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Spending / Student
$21,495
$24,168
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Best Centralia SD 135 School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Jordan Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
311 Airport Rd
Centralia, IL 62801
(618) 532-1907
Centralia, IL 62801
(618) 532-1907
Gr: 2-3 | 228 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #22.
Schiller Elementary School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 11-19% )
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
800 W 4th St
Centralia, IL 62801
(618) 532-1907
Centralia, IL 62801
(618) 532-1907
Gr: PK-1 | 270 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #33.
Centralia Jr High School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
900 S Pine St
Centralia, IL 62801
(618) 532-1907
Centralia, IL 62801
(618) 532-1907
Gr: 4-8 | 559 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: n/an/a
422 S Elm St
Centralia, IL 62801
(618) 532-1907
Centralia, IL 62801
(618) 532-1907
Gr: PK | 11 students Minority enrollment: 45%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Centralia SD 135 School District?
Centralia SD 135 School District manages 4 public schools serving 1,068 students.
What is the rank of Centralia SD 135 School District?
Centralia SD 135 School District is ranked #757 out of 861 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: Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Centralia SD 135 School District?
56% of Centralia SD 135 School District students are White, 21% of students are Black, 16% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Centralia SD 135 School District?
Centralia SD 135 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What is Centralia SD 135 School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $21,495 is less than the state median of $24,168. The school district spending/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
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