For the 2024 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 920 students in Iroquois County CUSD 9 School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Illinois.
Public Schools in Iroquois County CUSD 9 School District have an average math proficiency score of 18% (versus the Illinois public school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 31% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 18% 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
4,386 Schools
# Students
920 Students
1,867,247 Students
# Teachers
68 Teachers
134,644 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
District Rank
Iroquois County CUSD 9 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 90-94% has increased from 80-84% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#410 out of 926 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
18%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
32%
Graduation Rate
(17-18)90-94%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.32
0.68
# American Indian Students
n/a
4,748 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
9 Students
100,579 Students
% Asian Students
1%
5%
# Hispanic Students
119 Students
506,853 Students
% Hispanic Students
13%
27%
# Black Students
16 Students
308,140 Students
% Black Students
2%
17%
# White Students
751 Students
868,645 Students
% White Students
81%
47%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
1,861 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
25 Students
76,347 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
44
71,078
# Students in K Grade:
63
124,988
# Students in 1st Grade:
53
127,117
# Students in 2nd Grade:
58
127,748
# Students in 3rd Grade:
57
127,544
# Students in 4th Grade:
51
129,636
# Students in 5th Grade:
74
133,910
# Students in 6th Grade:
67
135,734
# Students in 7th Grade:
72
141,129
# Students in 8th Grade:
70
145,775
# Students in 9th Grade:
87
157,172
# Students in 10th Grade:
87
149,262
# Students in 11th Grade:
62
146,253
# Students in 12th Grade:
75
149,901
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $18,072 in this school district is less than the state median of $22,162. The school district revenue/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $17,470 is less than the state median of $21,409. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$17 MM
$41,381 MM
Spending
$16 MM
$39,976 MM
Revenue / Student
$18,072
$22,162
Spending / Student
$17,470
$21,409
Best Iroquois County CUSD 9 School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Wanda Kendall Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
535 E Porter Ave
Watseka, IL 60970
(815) 432-2112
Watseka, IL 60970
(815) 432-2112
Grades: PK-K
| 107 students
Rank: #22.
Watseka Junior High School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
138 S Belmont Ave
Watseka, IL 60970
(815) 432-2115
Watseka, IL 60970
(815) 432-2115
Grades: 6-8
| 210 students
Rank: #33.
Watseka Comm High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
138 S Belmont Ave
Watseka, IL 60970
(815) 432-2486
Watseka, IL 60970
(815) 432-2486
Grades: 9-12
| 311 students
Rank: n/an/a
101 W Mulberry St
Watseka, IL 60970
(815) 432-4581
Watseka, IL 60970
(815) 432-4581
Grades: 1-5
| 292 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Iroquois County CUSD 9 School District?
Iroquois County CUSD 9 School District manages 4 public schools serving 920 students.
What is the rank of Iroquois County CUSD 9 School District?
Iroquois County CUSD 9 School District is ranked #426 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.
What is the racial composition of students in Iroquois County CUSD 9 School District?
81% of Iroquois County CUSD 9 School District students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Iroquois County CUSD 9 School District?
Iroquois County CUSD 9 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is equal to the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What is Iroquois County CUSD 9 School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $17,470 is less than the state median of $21,409. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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