For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,801 students in Manteno CUSD 5 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 Manteno CUSD 5 School District have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (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
4,382 Schools
# Students
1,801 Students
1,841,658 Students
# Teachers
137 Teachers
137,830 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Manteno CUSD 5 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 87% has decreased from 90-94% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#284 out of 865 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
27%
Showing 2012–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
30%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
50%
Graduation Rate
87%
87.6%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)17%
29.7%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.36
0.70
Showing 2014–2023. View full 36-year historical data
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
6%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 35-year historical data
% Hispanic
13%
29%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
% Black
3%
16%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 29-year historical data
% White
79%
45%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 36-year historical data
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
4%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 13-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $22,126 in this school district is less than the state median of $25,132. The school district revenue/student has grown by 13% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $19,252 is less than the state median of $24,168. The school district spending/student has grown by 17% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$40 MM
$46,284 MM
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Spending
$35 MM
$44,509 MM
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Revenue / Student
$22,126
$25,132
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Spending / Student
$19,252
$24,168
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Best Manteno CUSD 5 School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Manteno Elementary School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
555 W Cook St
Manteno, IL 60950
(815) 928-7200
Manteno, IL 60950
(815) 928-7200
Gr: PK-4 | 694 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #22.
Manteno Middle School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
250 N Poplar St
Manteno, IL 60950
(815) 928-7150
Manteno, IL 60950
(815) 928-7150
Gr: 5-8 | 520 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #33.
Manteno High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
443 N Maple St
Manteno, IL 60950
(815) 928-7100
Manteno, IL 60950
(815) 928-7100
Gr: 8-12 | 587 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Manteno CUSD 5 School District?
Manteno CUSD 5 School District manages 3 public schools serving 1,801 students.
What is the rank of Manteno CUSD 5 School District?
Manteno CUSD 5 School District is ranked #289 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.
What is the racial composition of students in Manteno CUSD 5 School District?
79% of Manteno CUSD 5 School District students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Manteno CUSD 5 School District?
Manteno CUSD 5 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What is Manteno CUSD 5 School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $19,252 is less than the state median of $24,168. The school district spending/student has grown by 17% over four school years.
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