For the 2024 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 808 students in Edwards County CUSD 1 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 Edwards County CUSD 1 School District have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the Illinois public school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 30% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (IL)
# Schools
3 Schools
4,387 Schools
# Students
808 Students
1,867,569 Students
# Teachers
68 Teachers
134,653 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
District Rank
Edwards County CUSD 1 School District, which is ranked within the top 30% of all 845 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 70-74% has decreased from 80-84% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#206 out of 852 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)30%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
50%
Graduation Rate
70-74%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.08
0.68
# American Indian Students
n/a
4,751 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
2 Students
100,582 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
5%
# Hispanic Students
6 Students
507,164 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
27%
# Black Students
3 Students
308,164 Students
% Black Students
n/a
17%
# White Students
773 Students
869,416 Students
% White Students
96%
47%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
1,861 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
24 Students
76,352 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
31
71,090
# Students in K Grade:
59
124,998
# Students in 1st Grade:
54
127,122
# Students in 2nd Grade:
64
127,783
# Students in 3rd Grade:
55
127,574
# Students in 4th Grade:
63
129,671
# Students in 5th Grade:
64
133,950
# Students in 6th Grade:
53
135,779
# Students in 7th Grade:
49
141,174
# Students in 8th Grade:
88
145,825
# Students in 9th Grade:
57
157,187
# Students in 10th Grade:
54
149,262
# Students in 11th Grade:
57
146,253
# Students in 12th Grade:
60
149,901
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $16,642 in this school district is less than the state median of $22,158. The school district revenue/student has grown by 17% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,874 is less than the state median of $21,406. The school district spending/student has grown by 19% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$13 MM
$41,381 MM
Spending
$13 MM
$39,976 MM
Revenue / Student
$16,642
$22,158
Spending / Student
$15,874
$21,406
Best Edwards County CUSD 1 School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
West Salem Grade School
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
105 E School St
West Salem, IL 62476
(618) 456-8881
West Salem, IL 62476
(618) 456-8881
Grades: PK-8
| 168 students
Rank: #22.
Albion Grade School
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
361 W Main St
Albion, IL 62806
(618) 445-2327
Albion, IL 62806
(618) 445-2327
Grades: PK-8
| 412 students
Rank: #33.
Edwards County High School
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
361 W Main St
Albion, IL 62806
(618) 445-2325
Albion, IL 62806
(618) 445-2325
Grades: 9-12
| 228 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Edwards County CUSD 1 School District?
Edwards County CUSD 1 School District manages 3 public schools serving 808 students.
What is the rank of Edwards County CUSD 1 School District?
Edwards County CUSD 1 School District is ranked #210 out of 845 school districts in Illinois (top 30%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Edwards County CUSD 1 School District?
96% of Edwards County CUSD 1 School District students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Edwards County CUSD 1 School District?
Edwards County CUSD 1 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What is Edwards County CUSD 1 School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $15,874 is less than the state median of $21,406. The school district spending/student has grown by 19% over four school years.
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