Top Rankings
Momence Community Unit School District 1 ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2025-26 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,023 students in Momence Community Unit School District 1. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
Public Schools in Momence Community Unit School District 1 have an average math proficiency score of 15% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 16% (versus the 30% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 51% 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
1,023 Students
1,845,459 Students
# Teachers
78 Teachers
136,638 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Momence Community Unit School District 1, 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 82% has decreased from 85-89% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#714 out of 865 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15%
27%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
16%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
50%
Graduation Rate
82%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.65
0.69
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
6%
% Hispanic
30%
28%
% Black
16%
17%
% White
49%
45%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $19,484 in this school district is less 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 $17,016 is less than the state median of $21,662. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$20 MM
$41,381 MM
Spending
$17 MM
$39,976 MM
Revenue / Student
$19,484
$22,423
Spending / Student
$17,016
$21,662
Best Momence Community Unit School District 1 Public Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Momence Jr High School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
801 W 2nd St
Momence, IL 60954
(815) 472-4184
Momence, IL 60954
(815) 472-4184
Gr: 5-8 | 345 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #22.
Momence High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
101 N Franklin St
Momence, IL 60954
(815) 472-6477
Momence, IL 60954
(815) 472-6477
Gr: 9-12 | 340 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #33.
Je-neir Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1001 W 2nd St
Momence, IL 60954
(815) 472-6646
Momence, IL 60954
(815) 472-6646
Gr: K-4 | 338 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Momence Community Unit School District 1?
Momence Community Unit School District 1 manages 3 public schools serving 1,023 students.
What is the rank of Momence Community Unit School District 1?
Momence Community Unit School District 1 is ranked #708 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%)
What is the racial composition of students in Momence Community Unit School District 1?
49% of Momence Community Unit School District 1 students are White, 30% of students are Hispanic, 16% of students are Black, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Momence Community Unit School District 1?
Momence Community Unit School District 1 has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What is Momence Community Unit School District 1's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $17,016 is less than the state median of $21,662. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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