For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 386 students in CUSD 3 Fulton County School District. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
Public Schools in CUSD 3 Fulton County School District have an average math proficiency score of 14% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 24% (versus the 30% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (IL)
# Schools
3 Schools
4,382 Schools
# Students
386 Students
1,841,658 Students
# Teachers
32 Teachers
137,830 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
CUSD 3 Fulton County 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.
The school district's graduation rate of 75% has decreased from 90% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#579 out of 865 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
14%
27%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
30%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
50%
Graduation Rate
75%
87.6%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)21.4%
29.7%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.10
0.70
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
6%
Showing 2003–2023. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
% Hispanic
1%
29%
Showing 2006–2023. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
1%
16%
Showing 2013–2022. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
% White
95%
45%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $23,298 in this school district is less than the state median of $25,132. The school district revenue/student has declined by 7% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $20,907 is less than the state median of $24,168. The school district spending/student has declined by 5% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$9 MM
$46,284 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending
$8 MM
$44,509 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Revenue / Student
$23,298
$25,132
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending / Student
$20,907
$24,168
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Best CUSD 3 Fulton County School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Cuba Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
652 East Main
Cuba, IL 61427
(309) 785-8054
Cuba, IL 61427
(309) 785-8054
Gr: PK-5 | 188 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #22.
Cuba Middle School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
20325 N State Route 97
Cuba, IL 61427
(309) 785-7122
Cuba, IL 61427
(309) 785-7122
Gr: 6-8 | 80 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #33.
Cuba Sr High School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
20325 N State Route 97
Cuba, IL 61427
(309) 785-7122
Cuba, IL 61427
(309) 785-7122
Gr: 9-12 | 118 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to CUSD 3 Fulton County School District?
CUSD 3 Fulton County School District manages 3 public schools serving 386 students.
What is the rank of CUSD 3 Fulton County School District?
CUSD 3 Fulton County School District is ranked #630 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.
What is the racial composition of students in CUSD 3 Fulton County School District?
95% of CUSD 3 Fulton County School District students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of CUSD 3 Fulton County School District?
CUSD 3 Fulton County School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What is CUSD 3 Fulton County School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $20,907 is less than the state median of $24,168. The school district spending/student has declined by 5% over four school years.
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