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Hamilton Co CUSD 10 School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,139 students in Hamilton Co CUSD 10 School District. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Illinois.
Public Schools in Hamilton Co CUSD 10 School District have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the Illinois public school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 30% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 5% 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
4 Schools
4,387 Schools
# Students
1,139 Students
1,867,569 Students
# Teachers
74 Teachers
134,653 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
District Rank
Hamilton Co CUSD 10 School District, which is ranked within the top 50% 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 90-94% has increased from 85-89% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#280 out of 852 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)23%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
66%
50%
Graduation Rate
90-94%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.09
0.68
# American Indian Students
1 Student
4,751 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
1 Student
100,582 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
5%
# Hispanic Students
20 Students
507,164 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
27%
# Black Students
7 Students
308,164 Students
% Black Students
1%
17%
# White Students
1,087 Students
869,416 Students
% White Students
95%
47%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
1,861 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
23 Students
76,352 Students
% of Two or more races Students
2%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
80
71,090
# Students in K Grade:
94
124,998
# Students in 1st Grade:
76
127,122
# Students in 2nd Grade:
72
127,783
# Students in 3rd Grade:
68
127,574
# Students in 4th Grade:
79
129,671
# Students in 5th Grade:
72
133,950
# Students in 6th Grade:
86
135,779
# Students in 7th Grade:
95
141,174
# Students in 8th Grade:
76
145,825
# Students in 9th Grade:
79
157,187
# Students in 10th Grade:
92
149,262
# Students in 11th Grade:
76
146,253
# Students in 12th Grade:
94
149,901
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $17,193 in this school district is less than the state median of $22,158. The school district revenue/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,443 is less than the state median of $21,406. The school district spending/student has declined by 9% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$20 MM
$41,381 MM
Spending
$17 MM
$39,976 MM
Revenue / Student
$17,193
$22,158
Spending / Student
$14,443
$21,406
Best Hamilton Co CUSD 10 School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Dahlgren Elementary School
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Po Box 70
Dahlgren, IL 62828
(618) 736-2316
Dahlgren, IL 62828
(618) 736-2316
Grades: K-6
| 133 students
Rank: #22.
East Side Elementary School
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
501 E Randolph St
Mc Leansboro, IL 62859
(618) 643-2328
Mc Leansboro, IL 62859
(618) 643-2328
Grades: K-6
| 414 students
Rank: #33.
Hamilton County Jr/sr High School
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1 Fox Ln
Mc Leansboro, IL 62859
(618) 643-2328
Mc Leansboro, IL 62859
(618) 643-2328
Grades: 7-12
| 512 students
Rank: n/an/a
204 W Cherry St
Mc Leansboro, IL 62859
(618) 643-2328
Mc Leansboro, IL 62859
(618) 643-2328
Grades: PK
| 80 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Hamilton Co CUSD 10 School District?
Hamilton Co CUSD 10 School District manages 4 public schools serving 1,139 students.
What is the rank of Hamilton Co CUSD 10 School District?
Hamilton Co CUSD 10 School District is ranked #273 out of 845 school districts in Illinois (top 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 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Hamilton Co CUSD 10 School District?
95% of Hamilton Co CUSD 10 School District students are White, 2% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Hamilton Co CUSD 10 School District?
Hamilton Co CUSD 10 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What is Hamilton Co CUSD 10 School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $14,443 is less than the state median of $21,406. The school district spending/student has declined by 9% over four school years.
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