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Lebanon CUSD 9 School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 530 students in Lebanon CUSD 9 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 Lebanon CUSD 9 School District have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 30% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (IL)
# Schools
2 Schools
4,388 Schools
# Students
530 Students
1,842,763 Students
# Teachers
45 Teachers
137,917 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Lebanon CUSD 9 School District, which is ranked within the top 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 85% has increased from 70-79% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#305 out of 865 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
27%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
50%
Graduation Rate
85%
87%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)32.9%
29.7%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.50
0.69
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
6%
% Hispanic
8%
29%
% Black
13%
16%
% White
68%
45%
% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
% Two or more races
9%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $21,742 in this school district is less than the state median of $22,456. The school district revenue/student has grown by 26% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $22,023 is higher than the state median of $21,694. The school district spending/student has grown by 13% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$12 MM
$41,381 MM
Spending
$12 MM
$39,976 MM
Revenue / Student
$21,742
$22,456
Spending / Student
$22,023
$21,694
Best Lebanon CUSD 9 School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lebanon Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
408 Mary Jane St
Lebanon, IL 62254
(618) 537-4553
Lebanon, IL 62254
(618) 537-4553
Gr: PK-5 | 312 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #22.
Lebanon High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
200 W Schuetz St
Lebanon, IL 62254
(618) 537-4423
Lebanon, IL 62254
(618) 537-4423
Gr: 6-12 | 218 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Lebanon CUSD 9 School District?
Lebanon CUSD 9 School District manages 2 public schools serving 530 students.
What is the rank of Lebanon CUSD 9 School District?
Lebanon CUSD 9 School District is ranked #296 out of 861 school districts in Illinois (top 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: Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Lebanon CUSD 9 School District?
68% of Lebanon CUSD 9 School District students are White, 13% of students are Black, 9% of students are Two or more races, 8% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Lebanon CUSD 9 School District?
Lebanon CUSD 9 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What is Lebanon CUSD 9 School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $22,023 is higher than the state median of $21,694. The school district spending/student has grown by 13% over four school years.
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