Top Rankings
Dunlap CUSD 323 School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 5%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 4,693 students in Dunlap CUSD 323 School District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 5% of public schools in Illinois.
Public Schools in Dunlap CUSD 323 School District have an average math proficiency score of 57% (versus the Illinois public school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 60% (versus the 31% statewide average).
The top ranked public schools in Dunlap CUSD 323 School District are Dunlap Middle School, Hickory Grove Elementary School and Dunlap Grade School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking. Dunlap CUSD 323 School District has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Illinois.
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (IL)
# Schools
8 Schools
4,386 Schools
# Students
4,693 Students
1,867,247 Students
# Teachers
267 Teachers
134,644 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
18:1
District Rank
Dunlap CUSD 323 School District, which is ranked within the top 5% of all 918 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 97% has increased from 90% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#32 out of 926 school districts
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
57%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
61%
32%
Graduation Rate
(17-18)97%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.59
0.68
# American Indian Students
14 Students
4,748 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
1,056 Students
100,579 Students
% Asian Students
23%
5%
# Hispanic Students
188 Students
506,853 Students
% Hispanic Students
4%
27%
# Black Students
361 Students
308,140 Students
% Black Students
8%
17%
# White Students
2,812 Students
868,645 Students
% White Students
60%
47%
# Hawaiian Students
4 Students
1,861 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
258 Students
76,347 Students
% of Two or more races Students
5%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
94
71,078
# Students in K Grade:
341
124,988
# Students in 1st Grade:
378
127,117
# Students in 2nd Grade:
394
127,748
# Students in 3rd Grade:
331
127,544
# Students in 4th Grade:
345
129,636
# Students in 5th Grade:
380
133,910
# Students in 6th Grade:
371
135,734
# Students in 7th Grade:
363
141,129
# Students in 8th Grade:
341
145,775
# Students in 9th Grade:
354
157,172
# Students in 10th Grade:
361
149,262
# Students in 11th Grade:
343
146,253
# Students in 12th Grade:
297
149,901
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $15,097 in this school district is less than the state median of $22,162. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,846 is less than the state median of $21,409. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$71 MM
$41,381 MM
Spending
$65 MM
$39,976 MM
Revenue / Student
$15,097
$22,162
Spending / Student
$13,846
$21,409
Best Dunlap CUSD 323 School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Dunlap Middle School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
Po Box 366
Dunlap, IL 61525
(309) 243-7778
Dunlap, IL 61525
(309) 243-7778
Grades: 6-8
| 531 students
Rank: #22.
Hickory Grove Elementary School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2514 W Hickory Grove Rd
Dunlap, IL 61525
(309) 243-8711
Dunlap, IL 61525
(309) 243-8711
Grades: PK-5
| 837 students
Rank: #33.
Dunlap Grade School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
Po Box 366
Dunlap, IL 61525
(309) 243-7772
Dunlap, IL 61525
(309) 243-7772
Grades: PK-5
| 251 students
Rank: #44.
Dunlap High School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
Po Box 365
Dunlap, IL 61525
(309) 243-7751
Dunlap, IL 61525
(309) 243-7751
Grades: 9-12
| 1,355 students
Rank: #55.
Ridgeview Elementary School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
3903 W Ridgeview Dr
Peoria, IL 61615
(309) 692-8260
Peoria, IL 61615
(309) 692-8260
Grades: K-5
| 450 students
Rank: #66.
Wilder-waite Grade School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
10021 N Pacific St
Peoria, IL 61615
(309) 243-7728
Peoria, IL 61615
(309) 243-7728
Grades: K-5
| 392 students
Rank: #77.
Dunlap Valley Middle School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
13120 N State Route 91
Dunlap, IL 61525
(309) 243-1034
Dunlap, IL 61525
(309) 243-1034
Grades: 6-8
| 544 students
Rank: #88.
Banner Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
12610 N Allen Rd
Dunlap, IL 61525
(309) 243-7774
Dunlap, IL 61525
(309) 243-7774
Grades: K-5
| 333 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Dunlap CUSD 323 School District?
Dunlap CUSD 323 School District manages 8 public schools serving 4,693 students.
What is the rank of Dunlap CUSD 323 School District?
Dunlap CUSD 323 School District is ranked #37 out of 918 school districts in Illinois (top 5%) 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 overall rank (Top 5%), Highest math proficiency (Top 5%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%), Highest graduation rate (Top 5%), Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Dunlap CUSD 323 School District?
60% of Dunlap CUSD 323 School District students are White, 23% of students are Asian, 8% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Dunlap CUSD 323 School District?
Dunlap CUSD 323 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 18:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What is Dunlap CUSD 323 School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,846 is less than the state median of $21,409. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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