Top Rankings
Moline-Coal Valley CUSD 40 School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 15 public schools serving 7,254 students in Moline-Coal Valley CUSD 40 School District. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
Public Schools in Moline-Coal Valley CUSD 40 School District have an average math proficiency score of 16% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 20% (versus the 30% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the Illinois public school average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (IL)
# Schools
15 Schools
4,399 Schools
# Students
7,254 Students
1,881,779 Students
# Teachers
447 Teachers
136,665 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Moline-Coal Valley CUSD 40 School District, 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 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 89% has decreased from 91% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#660 out of 865 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
16%
27%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
50%
Graduation Rate
89%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.69
0.70
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
4%
6%
% Hispanic
30%
28%
% Black
14%
16%
% White
45%
45%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
7%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $13,659 in this school district is less than the state median of $21,990. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,409 is less than the state median of $21,244. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$99 MM
$41,381 MM
Spending
$97 MM
$39,976 MM
Revenue / Student
$13,659
$21,990
Spending / Student
$13,409
$21,244
Best Moline-Coal Valley CUSD 40 School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Aspire Education Center
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
3600 Avenue Of The Cities
Moline, IL 61265
(309) 743-8587
Moline, IL 61265
(309) 743-8587
Gr: 8-12
Rank: #22.
Jane Addams Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3520 53rd St
Moline, IL 61265
(309) 743-1601
Moline, IL 61265
(309) 743-1601
Gr: K-5 | 302 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #33.
Benjamin Franklin Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
5312 11th Avenue C
Moline, IL 61265
(309) 743-1607
Moline, IL 61265
(309) 743-1607
Gr: K-5 | 304 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #44.
Hamilton Elementary School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
700 32nd Ave
Moline, IL 61265
(309) 743-1610
Moline, IL 61265
(309) 743-1610
Gr: PK-5 | 569 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #55.
Bicentennial Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1004 1st St
Coal Valley, IL 61240
(309) 743-1614
Coal Valley, IL 61240
(309) 743-1614
Gr: K-5 | 335 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #66.
Moline Sr High School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3600 Avenue Of The Cities
Moline, IL 61265
(309) 743-1624
Moline, IL 61265
(309) 743-1624
Gr: 9-12 | 2,206 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
George Washington Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1550 41st St
Moline, IL 61265
(309) 743-1619
Moline, IL 61265
(309) 743-1619
Gr: PK-5 | 311 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Logan Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1602 25th St
Moline, IL 61265
(309) 743-1613
Moline, IL 61265
(309) 743-1613
Gr: K-5 | 293 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #99.
Woodrow Wilson Middle School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1301 48th St
Moline, IL 61265
(309) 743-1623
Moline, IL 61265
(309) 743-1623
Gr: 6-8 | 866 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #1010.
Roosevelt Elementary School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3530 Avenue Of The Cities
Moline, IL 61265
(309) 743-1617
Moline, IL 61265
(309) 743-1617
Gr: PK-5 | 378 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #1111.
Butterworth Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
4205 48th St
Moline, IL 61265
(309) 743-1604
Moline, IL 61265
(309) 743-1604
Gr: PK-5 | 275 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #1212.
John Deere Middle School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2035 11th St
Moline, IL 61265
(309) 743-1622
Moline, IL 61265
(309) 743-1622
Gr: 6-8 | 744 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #1313.
Willard Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1616 16th St
Moline, IL 61265
(309) 743-1620
Moline, IL 61265
(309) 743-1620
Gr: K-5 | 176 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #1414.
Lincoln-irving Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1015 16th Ave
Moline, IL 61265
(309) 743-1612
Moline, IL 61265
(309) 743-1612
Gr: PK-5 | 350 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: n/an/a
3010 26th Ave
Moline, IL 61265
(309) 743-1611
Moline, IL 61265
(309) 743-1611
Gr: PK | 145 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Moline-Coal Valley CUSD 40 School District?
Moline-Coal Valley CUSD 40 School District manages 15 public schools serving 7,254 students.
What is the rank of Moline-Coal Valley CUSD 40 School District?
Moline-Coal Valley CUSD 40 School District is ranked #662 out of 864 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: Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Moline-Coal Valley CUSD 40 School District?
45% of Moline-Coal Valley CUSD 40 School District students are White, 30% of students are Hispanic, 14% of students are Black, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Moline-Coal Valley CUSD 40 School District?
Moline-Coal Valley CUSD 40 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 16:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What is Moline-Coal Valley CUSD 40 School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,409 is less than the state median of $21,244. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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