Maroa Forsyth CUSD 2 School District

641 E Shafer St
Maroa, IL 61756-9204
(District boundaries shown in map)
: 
8/
10
Top 30%
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,212 students in Maroa Forsyth CUSD 2 School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in Illinois.
Public Schools in Maroa Forsyth CUSD 2 School District have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 30% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Asian), 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
1,212 Students
1,841,658 Students
# Teachers
76 Teachers
137,830 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Maroa Forsyth CUSD 2 School District, which is ranked within the top 30% 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 95% has increased from 90-94% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (IL)
#217 out of 865 school districts
(Top 30%)

Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓

32%
27%

Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓

42%
30%

Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓

56%
50%
(21-22)
≥95%
87%
(2022-23)
15%
29.7%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.42
0.70

Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
10%
6%

Showing 2014–2023. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓

% Hispanic
3%
29%

Showing 2010–2023. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓

% Black
6%
16%

Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓

% White
76%
45%

Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓

% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
4%

Showing 2012–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓

All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $17,281 in this school district is less than the state median of $25,132. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $26,325 is higher than the state median of $24,168. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (IL)
Total Revenue
$21 MM
$46,284 MM

Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

Spending
$32 MM
$44,509 MM

Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

Revenue / Student
$17,281
$25,132

Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

Spending / Student
$26,325
$24,168

Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

Best Maroa Forsyth CUSD 2 School District Public Schools (2026-27)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Maroa-forsyth Grade School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
641 E Shafer St
Forsyth, IL 62535
(217) 877-2023
Gr: PK-5 | 593 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #22.
Maroa-forsyth Middle School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
101 S Cedar St
Maroa, IL 61756
(217) 794-5115
Gr: 6-8 | 271 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #33.
Maroa-forsyth Senior High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
610 W Washington St
Maroa, IL 61756
(217) 794-3463
Gr: 9-12 | 348 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 21%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Maroa Forsyth CUSD 2 School District?
Maroa Forsyth CUSD 2 School District manages 3 public schools serving 1,212 students.
What is the rank of Maroa Forsyth CUSD 2 School District?
Maroa Forsyth CUSD 2 School District is ranked #211 out of 861 school districts in Illinois (top 30%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Maroa Forsyth CUSD 2 School District?
76% of Maroa Forsyth CUSD 2 School District students are White, 10% of students are Asian, 6% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Maroa Forsyth CUSD 2 School District?
Maroa Forsyth CUSD 2 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 16:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What is Maroa Forsyth CUSD 2 School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $26,325 is higher than the state median of $24,168. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Facts (26-27)

  • District size: 3 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 1,212 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 24%
  • : ≥95% (Btm 50% in IL)
  • : Top 30%
  • : 32% (Top 30%)
  • : 42% (Top 30%)
  • : 56% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

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