Herscher CUSD 2 School District

Po Box 504
Herscher, IL 60941-0504
(District boundaries shown in map)
7/
10
Top 50%

Top Rankings

Herscher CUSD 2 School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Illinois for:

Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,703 students in Herscher CUSD 2 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 Herscher CUSD 2 School District have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the Illinois public school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 31% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 7% 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
4 Schools
4,386 Schools
# Students
1,703 Students
1,867,247 Students
# Teachers
116 Teachers
134,644 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1

District Rank

Herscher CUSD 2 School District, which is ranked within the top 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 95% has increased from 90-94% over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
State Average (IL)
#292 out of 926 school districts
(Top 50%)
This chart display the overall district rank of Herscher CUSD 2  School District, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
32%
28%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Herscher CUSD 2  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of IL by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
32%
32%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Herscher CUSD 2  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of IL by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
(17-18)
≥95%
87%
This chart display public school graduation rate of Herscher CUSD 2  School District and public school graduation rate of IL by year, with the latest 2017-18 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.13
0.68
# American Indian Students
4 Students
4,748 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
4 Students
100,579 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
5%
# Hispanic Students
45 Students
506,853 Students
% Hispanic Students
3%
27%
# Black Students
10 Students
308,140 Students
% Black Students
1%
17%
# White Students
1,592 Students
868,645 Students
% White Students
93%
47%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
1,861 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
48 Students
76,347 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
4%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
77
71,078
# Students in K Grade:
113
124,988
# Students in 1st Grade:
134
127,117
# Students in 2nd Grade:
114
127,748
# Students in 3rd Grade:
112
127,544
# Students in 4th Grade:
122
129,636
# Students in 5th Grade:
102
133,910
# Students in 6th Grade:
127
135,734
# Students in 7th Grade:
152
141,129
# Students in 8th Grade:
135
145,775
# Students in 9th Grade:
145
157,172
# Students in 10th Grade:
116
149,262
# Students in 11th Grade:
121
146,253
# Students in 12th Grade:
133
149,901
# Ungraded Students:
-
-

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $19,015 in this school district is less than the state median of $22,162. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $17,952 is less than the state median of $21,409. The school district spending/student has declined by 9% over four school years.
This School District
This State (IL)
Total Revenue
$32 MM
$41,381 MM
This chart display total revenue of Herscher CUSD 2  School District and median value from total revenues of all school districts in IL by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$31 MM
$39,976 MM
This chart display total spending of Herscher CUSD 2  School District and median value from total spendings of all school districts in IL by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$19,015
$22,162
This chart display average revenue per public school student in Herscher CUSD 2  School District and average revenue per public school student of all school districts in IL by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student
$17,952
$21,409
This chart display average spending per public school student in Herscher CUSD 2  School District and average spending per public school student of all school districts in IL by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best Herscher CUSD 2 School District Public Schools (2024)

School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Herscher Intermediate School
Math: 44% | Reading: 41%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
Po Box 504
Herscher, IL 60941
(815) 426-2242
Grades: 2-5
| 351 students
Rank: #22.
Herscher High School
Math: 35-39% | Reading: 25-29%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
501 N Main St
Herscher, IL 60941
(815) 426-2103
Grades: 9-12
| 515 students
Rank: #33.
Limestone Middle School
Math: 27% | Reading: 30%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
963 N 5000w Rd
Kankakee, IL 60901
(815) 933-2243
Grades: 5-8
| 515 students
Rank: n/an/a
Bonfield Grade School
522 E Smith St
Bonfield, IL 60913
(815) 933-6995
Grades: PK-1
| 322 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Herscher CUSD 2 School District?
Herscher CUSD 2 School District manages 4 public schools serving 1,703 students.
What is the rank of Herscher CUSD 2 School District?
Herscher CUSD 2 School District is ranked #309 out of 918 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 10%)
What is the racial composition of students in Herscher CUSD 2 School District?
93% of Herscher CUSD 2 School District students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Herscher CUSD 2 School District?
Herscher CUSD 2 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What is Herscher CUSD 2 School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $17,952 is less than the state median of $21,409. The school district spending/student has declined by 9% over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • District size: 4 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 1,703 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 7%
  • : ≥95% (Top 10% in IL)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 32% (Top 30%)
  • : 32% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

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