For the 2024 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,392 students in Du Quoin CUSD 300 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 Du Quoin CUSD 300 School District have an average math proficiency score of 17% (versus the Illinois public school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 18% (versus the 31% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
This State (IL)
# Schools
3 Schools
4,386 Schools
# Students
1,392 Students
1,867,247 Students
# Teachers
101 Teachers
134,644 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
District Rank
Du Quoin CUSD 300 School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% 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 90-94% has increased from 85-89% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#647 out of 926 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
18%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
18%
32%
Graduation Rate
(17-18)90-94%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.29
0.68
# American Indian Students
1 Student
4,748 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
7 Students
100,579 Students
% Asian Students
1%
5%
# Hispanic Students
31 Students
506,853 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
27%
# Black Students
70 Students
308,140 Students
% Black Students
5%
17%
# White Students
1,165 Students
868,645 Students
% White Students
84%
47%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
1,861 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
118 Students
76,347 Students
% of Two or more races Students
8%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
45
71,078
# Students in K Grade:
113
124,988
# Students in 1st Grade:
99
127,117
# Students in 2nd Grade:
89
127,748
# Students in 3rd Grade:
86
127,544
# Students in 4th Grade:
96
129,636
# Students in 5th Grade:
97
133,910
# Students in 6th Grade:
85
135,734
# Students in 7th Grade:
121
141,129
# Students in 8th Grade:
99
145,775
# Students in 9th Grade:
121
157,172
# Students in 10th Grade:
129
149,262
# Students in 11th Grade:
95
146,253
# Students in 12th Grade:
117
149,901
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $17,340 in this school district is less than the state median of $22,162. The school district revenue/student has grown by 11% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,266 is less than the state median of $21,409. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$24 MM
$41,381 MM
Spending
$21 MM
$39,976 MM
Revenue / Student
$17,340
$22,162
Spending / Student
$15,266
$21,409
Best Du Quoin CUSD 300 School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Du Quoin Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
845 E Jackson St
Du Quoin, IL 62832
(618) 542-2646
Du Quoin, IL 62832
(618) 542-2646
Grades: PK-4
| 528 students
Rank: #22.
Du Quoin High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
500 E South St
Du Quoin, IL 62832
(618) 542-4744
Du Quoin, IL 62832
(618) 542-4744
Grades: 9-12
| 462 students
Rank: #33.
Du Quoin Middle School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 12%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
845 E Jackson St
Du Quoin, IL 62832
(618) 542-2646
Du Quoin, IL 62832
(618) 542-2646
Grades: 5-8
| 402 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Du Quoin CUSD 300 School District?
Du Quoin CUSD 300 School District manages 3 public schools serving 1,392 students.
What is the rank of Du Quoin CUSD 300 School District?
Du Quoin CUSD 300 School District is ranked #657 out of 918 school districts in Illinois (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Du Quoin CUSD 300 School District?
84% of Du Quoin CUSD 300 School District students are White, 8% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Black, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Du Quoin CUSD 300 School District?
Du Quoin CUSD 300 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is equal to the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What is Du Quoin CUSD 300 School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $15,266 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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