Top Rankings
Geneseo CUSD 228 School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 2,463 students in Geneseo CUSD 228 School District. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
Public Schools in Geneseo CUSD 228 School District have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the Illinois public school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 26% (versus the 31% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), 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
5 Schools
4,386 Schools
# Students
2,463 Students
1,867,247 Students
# Teachers
164 Teachers
134,644 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
District Rank
Geneseo CUSD 228 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 98% has increased from 94% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#453 out of 926 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
32%
Graduation Rate
(17-18)98%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.20
0.68
# American Indian Students
7 Students
4,748 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
20 Students
100,579 Students
% Asian Students
1%
5%
# Hispanic Students
141 Students
506,853 Students
% Hispanic Students
6%
27%
# Black Students
18 Students
308,140 Students
% Black Students
1%
17%
# White Students
2,205 Students
868,645 Students
% White Students
89%
47%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
1,861 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
72 Students
76,347 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
61
71,078
# Students in K Grade:
179
124,988
# Students in 1st Grade:
163
127,117
# Students in 2nd Grade:
154
127,748
# Students in 3rd Grade:
151
127,544
# Students in 4th Grade:
183
129,636
# Students in 5th Grade:
169
133,910
# Students in 6th Grade:
192
135,734
# Students in 7th Grade:
200
141,129
# Students in 8th Grade:
198
145,775
# Students in 9th Grade:
199
157,172
# Students in 10th Grade:
196
149,262
# Students in 11th Grade:
227
146,253
# Students in 12th Grade:
191
149,901
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $15,013 in this school district is less than the state median of $22,162. The school district revenue/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,212 is less than the state median of $21,409. The school district spending/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$37 MM
$41,381 MM
Spending
$35 MM
$39,976 MM
Revenue / Student
$15,013
$22,162
Spending / Student
$14,212
$21,409
Best Geneseo CUSD 228 School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Geneseo High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
700 N State St
Geneseo, IL 61254
(309) 945-0399
Geneseo, IL 61254
(309) 945-0399
Grades: 9-12
| 813 students
Rank: #2 - 42. - 4.
Millikin Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
920 S Congress St
Geneseo, IL 61254
(309) 945-0475
Geneseo, IL 61254
(309) 945-0475
Grades: K-5
| 368 students
Rank: #2 - 42. - 4.
Northside Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
415 N Russell Ave
Geneseo, IL 61254
(309) 945-0625
Geneseo, IL 61254
(309) 945-0625
Grades: PK-5
| 330 students
Rank: #2 - 42. - 4.
Southwest Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
715 S Center St
Geneseo, IL 61254
(309) 945-0652
Geneseo, IL 61254
(309) 945-0652
Grades: K-5
| 362 students
Rank: #55.
Geneseo Middle School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
333 E Ogden Ave
Geneseo, IL 61254
(309) 945-0599
Geneseo, IL 61254
(309) 945-0599
Grades: 6-8
| 590 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Geneseo CUSD 228 School District?
Geneseo CUSD 228 School District manages 5 public schools serving 2,463 students.
What is the rank of Geneseo CUSD 228 School District?
Geneseo CUSD 228 School District is ranked #466 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. This district ranks in the top 20% of Illinois school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Geneseo CUSD 228 School District?
89% of Geneseo CUSD 228 School District students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Geneseo CUSD 228 School District?
Geneseo CUSD 228 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What is Geneseo CUSD 228 School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $14,212 is less than the state median of $21,409. The school district spending/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
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