Top Rankings
Deer Creek-Mackinaw CUSD 701 School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 942 students in Deer Creek-Mackinaw CUSD 701 School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in Illinois.
Public Schools in Deer Creek-Mackinaw CUSD 701 School District have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 30% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority 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
942 Students
1,841,658 Students
# Teachers
73 Teachers
137,830 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Deer Creek-Mackinaw CUSD 701 School District, which is ranked within the top 30% 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 92% has increased from 85-89% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#261 out of 865 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
27%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
30%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
67%
50%
Graduation Rate
92%
87.6%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)15.1%
29.7%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.11
0.70
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian
1%
n/a
% Asian
n/a
6%
Showing 2003–2014. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
% Hispanic
2%
29%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
1%
16%
Showing 2006–2022. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
% White
94%
45%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
4%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $17,875 in this school district is less than the state median of $25,132. The school district revenue/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $16,263 is less than the state median of $24,168. The school district spending/student has grown by 14% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$17 MM
$46,284 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending
$15 MM
$44,509 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Revenue / Student
$17,875
$25,132
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending / Student
$16,263
$24,168
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Best Deer Creek-Mackinaw CUSD 701 School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Dee-mack Primary/jr High School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
102 E Fifth St
Mackinaw, IL 61755
(309) 359-4321
Mackinaw, IL 61755
(309) 359-4321
Gr: PK-8 | 432 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #22.
Dee-mack Intermediate School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
506 N Logan St
Deer Creek, IL 61733
(309) 447-6226
Deer Creek, IL 61733
(309) 447-6226
Gr: 4-6 | 217 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #33.
Dee-mack High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
401 E Fifth St
Mackinaw, IL 61755
(309) 359-4421
Mackinaw, IL 61755
(309) 359-4421
Gr: 9-12 | 293 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Deer Creek-Mackinaw CUSD 701 School District?
Deer Creek-Mackinaw CUSD 701 School District manages 3 public schools serving 942 students.
What is the rank of Deer Creek-Mackinaw CUSD 701 School District?
Deer Creek-Mackinaw CUSD 701 School District is ranked #258 out of 861 school districts in Illinois (top 30%) 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: Highest science proficiency (Top 20%) and Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Deer Creek-Mackinaw CUSD 701 School District?
94% of Deer Creek-Mackinaw CUSD 701 School District students are White, 2% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Deer Creek-Mackinaw CUSD 701 School District?
Deer Creek-Mackinaw CUSD 701 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What is Deer Creek-Mackinaw CUSD 701 School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $16,263 is less than the state median of $24,168. The school district spending/student has grown by 14% over four school years.
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