Dunlap CUSD 323 School District

400 S 4th St
Dunlap, IL 61525-8936
(District boundaries shown in map)
10/
10
Top 5%

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%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 10%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 4,791 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 61% (versus the 30% statewide average).
The top ranked public schools in Dunlap CUSD 323 School District are Dunlap Middle School, Hickory Grove Elementary School and Dunlap High 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 42% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (IL)
# Schools
8 Schools
4,398 Schools
# Students
4,791 Students
1,845,459 Students
# Teachers
279 Teachers
136,655 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Dunlap CUSD 323 School District, which is ranked within the top 5% of all 844 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 90% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (IL)
#33 out of 852 school districts
(Top 5%)
(22-23)
54%
27%
61%
30%
77%
50%
(22-23)
92%
87%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.60
0.69
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
23%
6%
% Hispanic
5%
28%
% Black
8%
17%
% White
58%
45%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
4%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $14,788 in this school district is less than the state median of $22,423. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,563 is less than the state median of $21,662. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (IL)
Total Revenue
$71 MM
$41,381 MM
Spending
$65 MM
$39,976 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,788
$22,423
Spending / Student
$13,563
$21,662

Best Dunlap CUSD 323 School District Public Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Dunlap Middle School
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
5200 W Cedar Hills Dr
Dunlap, IL 61525
(309) 243-7778
Grades: 6-8
| 526 students
Rank: #22.
Hickory Grove Elementary School
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
2514 W Hickory Grove Rd
Dunlap, IL 61525
(309) 243-8711
Grades: PK-5
| 856 students
Rank: #33.
Dunlap High School
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
5220 W Legion Hall Rd
Dunlap, IL 61525
(309) 243-7751
Grades: 9-12
| 1,390 students
Rank: #44.
Wilder-waite Grade School
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
10021 N Pacific St
Peoria, IL 61615
(309) 243-7728
Grades: K-5
| 373 students
Rank: #55.
Dunlap Grade School
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
301 S 1st St
Dunlap, IL 61525
(309) 243-7772
Grades: PK-5
| 264 students
Rank: #66.
Ridgeview Elementary School
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
3903 W Ridgeview Dr
Peoria, IL 61615
(309) 692-8260
Grades: K-5
| 424 students
Rank: #77.
Banner Elementary School
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
12610 N Allen Rd
Dunlap, IL 61525
(309) 243-7774
Grades: K-5
| 374 students
Rank: #88.
Dunlap Valley Middle School
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
13120 N State Route 91
Dunlap, IL 61525
(309) 243-1034
Grades: 6-8
| 584 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Dunlap CUSD 323 School District?
Dunlap CUSD 323 School District manages 8 public schools serving 4,791 students.
What is the rank of Dunlap CUSD 323 School District?
Dunlap CUSD 323 School District is ranked #38 out of 844 school districts in Illinois (top 5%) 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 overall rank (Top 5%), Highest math proficiency (Top 5%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%), Highest science proficiency (Top 10%), Highest graduation rate (Top 20%), 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?
58% of Dunlap CUSD 323 School District students are White, 23% of students are Asian, 8% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 5% 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 17:1, 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 $13,563 is less than the state median of $21,662. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • District size: 8 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 4,791 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 42%
  • : 92% (Top 20% in IL)
  • : Top 5%
  • : 54% (Top 5%)
  • : 61% (Top 5%)
  • : 77% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

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