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Midwest Central CUSD 191 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 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 848 students in Midwest Central CUSD 191 School District. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
Public Schools in Midwest Central CUSD 191 School District have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 22% (versus the 30% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 6% 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
848 Students
1,841,658 Students
# Teachers
76 Teachers
137,830 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Midwest Central CUSD 191 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 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 82% has decreased from 85-89% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#520 out of 865 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
27%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
30%
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Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
50%
Graduation Rate
82%
87.6%
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Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)27.6%
29.7%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.11
0.70
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% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
6%
% Hispanic
2%
29%
% Black
1%
16%
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% White
94%
45%
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% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $19,577 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 $16,935 is less than the state median of $24,168. The school district spending/student has declined by 10% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$17 MM
$46,284 MM
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Spending
$14 MM
$44,509 MM
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Revenue / Student
$19,577
$25,132
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Spending / Student
$16,935
$24,168
Showing 2014–2023. Show full history, 1992–2023 (no data for 1993, 1994, 1996 and 2013)
Best Midwest Central CUSD 191 School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Midwest Central Primary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
450 E Southmoor St
Manito, IL 61546
(309) 968-6464
Manito, IL 61546
(309) 968-6464
Gr: PK-5 | 430 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #22.
Midwest Central Middle School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
121 N Church St
Green Valley, IL 61534
(309) 352-2300
Green Valley, IL 61534
(309) 352-2300
Gr: 6-8 | 183 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #33.
Midwest Central High School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
910 S Washington St
Manito, IL 61546
(309) 968-6766
Manito, IL 61546
(309) 968-6766
Gr: 9-12 | 235 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Midwest Central CUSD 191 School District?
Midwest Central CUSD 191 School District manages 3 public schools serving 848 students.
What is the rank of Midwest Central CUSD 191 School District?
Midwest Central CUSD 191 School District is ranked #520 out of 861 school districts in Illinois (bottom 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: Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Midwest Central CUSD 191 School District?
94% of Midwest Central CUSD 191 School District students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Midwest Central CUSD 191 School District?
Midwest Central CUSD 191 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What is Midwest Central CUSD 191 School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $16,935 is less than the state median of $24,168. The school district spending/student has declined by 10% over four school years.
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