For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,269 students in Farmington Central CUSD 265 School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Illinois.
Public Schools in Farmington Central CUSD 265 School District have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 30% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), 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
1,269 Students
1,841,658 Students
# Teachers
88 Teachers
137,830 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Farmington Central CUSD 265 School District, which is ranked within the top 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 72% has decreased from 90-94% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#355 out of 865 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
27%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
30%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
50%
Graduation Rate
72%
87.6%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)25.5%
29.7%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.16
0.70
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
6%
% Hispanic
3%
29%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
1%
16%
Showing 2002–2023. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
% White
92%
45%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
4%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $17,006 in this school district is less than the state median of $25,132. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,749 is less than the state median of $24,168. The school district spending/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$22 MM
$46,284 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending
$20 MM
$44,509 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Revenue / Student
$17,006
$25,132
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending / Student
$15,749
$24,168
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Best Farmington Central CUSD 265 School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Farmington Central Jr High School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
300 N Lightfoot Rd
Farmington, IL 61531
(309) 245-1000
Farmington, IL 61531
(309) 245-1000
Gr: 6-8 | 253 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #22.
Farmington Central Elementary School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
108 N Lightfoot Rd
Farmington, IL 61531
(309) 245-1000
Farmington, IL 61531
(309) 245-1000
Gr: PK-5 | 633 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #33.
Farmington Central High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
310 N Lightfoot Rd
Farmington, IL 61531
(309) 245-1000
Farmington, IL 61531
(309) 245-1000
Gr: 9-12 | 383 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Farmington Central CUSD 265 School District?
Farmington Central CUSD 265 School District manages 3 public schools serving 1,269 students.
What is the rank of Farmington Central CUSD 265 School District?
Farmington Central CUSD 265 School District is ranked #360 out of 861 school districts in Illinois (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Farmington Central CUSD 265 School District?
92% of Farmington Central CUSD 265 School District students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Farmington Central CUSD 265 School District?
Farmington Central CUSD 265 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is equal to the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What is Farmington Central CUSD 265 School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $15,749 is less than the state median of $24,168. The school district spending/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
Recent Articles
How Much Choice Do High School Students Have?
Learn how graduation requirements, prerequisites, electives, staffing, scheduling conflicts, AP courses, dual enrollment, and career pathways determine how much control high school students have over schedules each year.
Does Your Child Need More Recess?
Explore whether your child may benefit more from recess than another academic period, including research on attention, learning, physical activity, stress, social development, and school-day balance today.
Combined Grade Classrooms, What Parents Should Know
Learn how combined-grade classrooms work, why public schools use them, potential benefits and challenges, and the questions parents should ask before enrolling their child in one today.
