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Meredosia-Chambersburg CUSD 11 School District 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 212 students in Meredosia-Chambersburg CUSD 11 School District. 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 CUSD 11 School District 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 9% 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
4,388 Schools
# Students
212 Students
1,842,763 Students
# Teachers
27 Teachers
137,917 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
8:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Meredosia-Chambersburg CUSD 11 School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 861 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%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)44.2%
29.7%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.17
0.69
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
6%
% Hispanic
5%
29%
% Black
2%
16%
% White
91%
45%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $24,797 is higher than the state median of $22,456. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $22,618 is higher than the state median of $21,694. The school district spending/student has declined by 5% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$5 MM
$41,381 MM
Spending
$5 MM
$39,976 MM
Revenue / Student
$24,797
$22,456
Spending / Student
$22,618
$21,694
Best Meredosia-Chambersburg CUSD 11 School District 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 | 47 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
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: 6-8 | 49 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
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 | 116 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Meredosia-Chambersburg CUSD 11 School District?
Meredosia-Chambersburg CUSD 11 School District manages 3 public schools serving 212 students.
What is the rank of Meredosia-Chambersburg CUSD 11 School District?
Meredosia-Chambersburg CUSD 11 School District is ranked #726 out of 861 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 CUSD 11 School District?
91% of Meredosia-Chambersburg CUSD 11 School District students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Meredosia-Chambersburg CUSD 11 School District?
Meredosia-Chambersburg CUSD 11 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 8:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What is Meredosia-Chambersburg CUSD 11 School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $22,618 is higher than the state median of $21,694. The school district spending/student has declined by 5% over four school years.
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