Illini Central CUSD 189 School District
- For the 2020 school year, there are 4 public schools managed by Illini Central CUSD 189 School District serving 723 students in Mason City, Illinois.
- Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois state average of 51%.
- The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is less than the state average of 16:1.
Illini Central CUSD 189 School District (2020)
- School Location Grades Students
- Mason City Illini Central Grade School Magnet School
208 N West Ave
Mason City, IL 62664
(217)482-5180
Grades: PK-5 | 335 students
- Mason City Illini Central High School Magnet School
208 N West Ave
Mason City, IL 62664
(217)482-3252
Grades: 9-12 | 220 students
- Mason City Illini Central Middle School Magnet School
208 N West Ave
Mason City, IL 62664
(217)482-3252
Grades: 6-8 | 137 students
- Mason City West Campus Facility Magnet School
160 E Chestnut St
Mason City, IL 62664
(217)482-5180
Grades: PK | 31 students
Overview
| School District Name | Illini Central CUSD 189 School District |
| # of Schools | n/a |
| # of Students | 555 students |
| # of Teachers | 51 Teacher(s) |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 11:1 |
| # of Male Students | 272 students |
| % Male Students | 49% |
| # of Female Students | 283 students |
| % Female Students | 51% |
Students by Ethnicity:
| Diversity Score | 0.10 |
| # of American Indian Students | 1 students |
| % American Indian Students | n/a |
| # of Asian Students | 1 students |
| % Asian Students | n/a |
| # of Hispanic Students | 6 students |
| % Hispanic Students | 1% |
| # of Black Students | 3 students |
| % Black Students | 1% |
| # of White Students | 526 students |
| % White Students | 95% |
| # of Hawaiian Students | n/a |
| % of Hawaiian Students | n/a |
| # of Two or more races Students | 18 students |
| % of Two or more races Students | 3% |
Students by Grade:
| # of Students in Pre-Kindergarten: | 42 |
| # of Students in Kindergarten: | 42 |
| # of Students in 1st Grade: | 54 |
| # of Students in 2nd Grade: | 48 |
| # of Students in 3rd Grade: | 47 |
| # of Students in 4th Grade: | 45 |
| # of Students in 5th Grade: | 57 |
| # of Students in 6th Grade: | - |
| # of Students in 7th Grade: | - |
| # of Students in 8th Grade: | - |
| # of Students in 9th Grade: | 57 |
| # of Students in 10th Grade: | 48 |
| # of Students in 11th Grade: | 62 |
| # of Students in 12th Grade: | 53 |
| # of Ungraded Students: | - |
District Comparison
- Illini Central CUSD 189 School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 851 school districts in Illinois (based off of combined Math and Reading proficiency testing data) for the 2015-2016 school year.
- The school district's graduation rate of 75-79% has decreased from 80-84% over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School District | State Average (IL) |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 13% | 32% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 32% | 38% |
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| Graduation Rate | 75-79% | 87% |
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Fiscal Data Comparison
- The revenue/student of $11,926 in this school district is less than the state average of $14,514. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
- The school district's spending/student of $11,656 is less than the state average of $14,861. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School District | This State (IL) |
| Total Revenue | $10 MM | $11 MM |
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| Spending | $9 MM | $11 MM |
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| Revenue / Student | $11,926 | $14,514 |
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| Spending / Student | $11,656 | $14,861 |
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