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Indian Creek CUSD 425 School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 750 students in Indian Creek CUSD 425 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 Indian Creek CUSD 425 School District have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 28% (versus the 30% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 21% 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
4,388 Schools
# Students
750 Students
1,842,763 Students
# Teachers
66 Teachers
137,917 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Indian Creek CUSD 425 School District, which is ranked within the bottom 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 82% has decreased from 95% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#453 out of 865 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
27%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
50%
Graduation Rate
82%
87%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)15.3%
29.7%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.35
0.69
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
6%
% Hispanic
15%
29%
% Black
3%
16%
% White
79%
45%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $26,723 is higher than the state median of $22,456. The school district revenue/student has grown by 15% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $23,987 is higher than the state median of $21,694. The school district spending/student has grown by 17% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$20 MM
$41,381 MM
Spending
$18 MM
$39,976 MM
Revenue / Student
$26,723
$22,456
Spending / Student
$23,987
$21,694
Best Indian Creek CUSD 425 School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Indian Creek Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
301 W Cherokee Ave
Shabbona, IL 60550
(815) 824-2122
Shabbona, IL 60550
(815) 824-2122
Gr: PK-4 | 269 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #22.
Indian Creek Middle School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
335 E Garfield St
Waterman, IL 60556
(815) 264-3351
Waterman, IL 60556
(815) 264-3351
Gr: 5-8 | 213 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #33.
Indian Creek High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
506 S Shabbona Rd
Shabbona, IL 60550
(815) 824-2197
Shabbona, IL 60550
(815) 824-2197
Gr: 9-12 | 268 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Indian Creek CUSD 425 School District?
Indian Creek CUSD 425 School District manages 3 public schools serving 750 students.
What is the rank of Indian Creek CUSD 425 School District?
Indian Creek CUSD 425 School District is ranked #450 out of 861 school districts in Illinois (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Illinois school districts for: Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Indian Creek CUSD 425 School District?
79% of Indian Creek CUSD 425 School District students are White, 15% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Black, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Indian Creek CUSD 425 School District?
Indian Creek CUSD 425 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What is Indian Creek CUSD 425 School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $23,987 is higher than the state median of $21,694. The school district spending/student has grown by 17% over four school years.
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