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Meredosia-Chambersburg Community Unit School District 11 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 221 students in Meredosia-Chambersburg Community Unit School District 11. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
Public Schools in Meredosia-Chambersburg Community Unit School District 11 have an average math proficiency score of 15% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 15% (versus the 30% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 5% 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
4,394 Schools
# Students
221 Students
1,845,459 Students
# Teachers
24 Teachers
136,638 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
9:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Meredosia-Chambersburg Community Unit School District 11, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 864 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 50% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#852 out of 865 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)≤5%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
50%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥50%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.11
0.69
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
6%
% Hispanic
3%
28%
% Black
n/a
17%
% White
94%
45%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $23,787 is higher than the state median of $22,423. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $21,697 is higher than the state median of $21,662. The school district spending/student has declined by 9% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$5 MM
$41,381 MM
Spending
$5 MM
$39,976 MM
Revenue / Student
$23,787
$22,423
Spending / Student
$21,697
$21,662
Best Meredosia-Chambersburg Community Unit School District 11 Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Meredosia-chambersburg High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
830 Main St
Meredosia, IL 62665
(217) 584-1744
Meredosia, IL 62665
(217) 584-1744
Gr: 9-12 | 51 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #22.
Meredosia-chambersburg Jr High School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
830 Main St
Meredosia, IL 62665
(217) 584-1744
Meredosia, IL 62665
(217) 584-1744
Gr: 5-8 | 53 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #33.
Meredosia-chambersburg Elementary School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
830 Main Street, Meredosia Gra
Meredosia, IL 62665
(217) 584-1744
Meredosia, IL 62665
(217) 584-1744
Gr: PK-5 | 117 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Meredosia-Chambersburg Community Unit School District 11?
Meredosia-Chambersburg Community Unit School District 11 manages 3 public schools serving 221 students.
What is the rank of Meredosia-Chambersburg Community Unit School District 11?
Meredosia-Chambersburg Community Unit School District 11 is ranked #728 out of 864 school districts in Illinois (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 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 Meredosia-Chambersburg Community Unit School District 11?
94% of Meredosia-Chambersburg Community Unit School District 11 students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Meredosia-Chambersburg Community Unit School District 11?
Meredosia-Chambersburg Community Unit School District 11 has a student/teacher ratio of 9:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What is Meredosia-Chambersburg Community Unit School District 11's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $21,697 is higher than the state median of $21,662. The school district spending/student has declined by 9% over four school years.
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