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Edgar County Cud 6 School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 267 students in Edgar County Cud 6 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 Edgar County Cud 6 School District have an average math proficiency score of 12% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 30% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), 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
267 Students
1,841,658 Students
# Teachers
28 Teachers
137,830 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
10:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Edgar County Cud 6 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 80% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#633 out of 865 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
11%
27%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
50%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥80%
87%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)27.3%
29.7%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.10
0.70
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
6%
% Hispanic
1%
29%
% Black
1%
16%
% White
95%
45%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $22,764 in this school district is less than the state median of $25,132. The school district revenue/student has grown by 15% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $21,277 is less than the state median of $24,168. The school district spending/student has grown by 27% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$6 MM
$46,284 MM
Spending
$6 MM
$44,509 MM
Revenue / Student
$22,764
$25,132
Spending / Student
$21,277
$24,168
Best Edgar County Cud 6 School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Chrisman-scottland Jr High School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
23231 Il Highway 1
Chrisman, IL 61924
(217) 269-3980
Chrisman, IL 61924
(217) 269-3980
Gr: 6-8 | 54 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #22.
Chrisman High School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
23231 Il Highway 1
Chrisman, IL 61924
(217) 269-2823
Chrisman, IL 61924
(217) 269-2823
Gr: 9-12 | 93 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #33.
Chrisman Elementary School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
111 N Pennsylvania St
Chrisman, IL 61924
(217) 269-2022
Chrisman, IL 61924
(217) 269-2022
Gr: PK-5 | 120 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Edgar County Cud 6 School District?
Edgar County Cud 6 School District manages 3 public schools serving 267 students.
What is the rank of Edgar County Cud 6 School District?
Edgar County Cud 6 School District is ranked #617 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. This district ranks in the top 20% of Illinois school districts for: Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Edgar County Cud 6 School District?
95% of Edgar County Cud 6 School District students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Edgar County Cud 6 School District?
Edgar County Cud 6 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 10:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What is Edgar County Cud 6 School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $21,277 is less than the state median of $24,168. The school district spending/student has grown by 27% over four school years.
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