Top Rankings
Monroe SD 70 School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 10%)
For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public school serving 274 students in Monroe SD 70 School District. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in Illinois.
Public School in Monroe SD 70 School District have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 30% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 16% 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
1 School
4,384 Schools
# Students
274 Students
1,842,069 Students
# Teachers
21 Teachers
137,865 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Monroe SD 70 School District, which is ranked within the top 20% of all 861 school districts in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
Overall District Rank
#121 out of 865 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
27%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
50%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)11.2%
29.7%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.30
0.70
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
6%
% Hispanic
6%
29%
% Black
3%
16%
% White
84%
45%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $15,230 in this school district is less than the state median of $22,464. The school district revenue/student has grown by 19% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $21,164 is less than the state median of $21,702. The school district spending/student has grown by 59% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$4 MM
$41,381 MM
Spending
$6 MM
$39,976 MM
Revenue / Student
$15,230
$22,464
Spending / Student
$21,164
$21,702
Best Monroe SD 70 School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Monroe Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
5137 W Cisna Rd
Peoria, IL 61607
(309) 697-3120
Peoria, IL 61607
(309) 697-3120
Gr: PK-8 | 274 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Monroe SD 70 School District?
Monroe SD 70 School District manages 1 public schools serving 274 students.
What is the rank of Monroe SD 70 School District?
Monroe SD 70 School District is ranked #123 out of 861 school districts in Illinois (top 20%) 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: Highest overall rank (Top 20%), Highest math proficiency (Top 20%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%) and Highest science proficiency (Top 10%)
What is the racial composition of students in Monroe SD 70 School District?
84% of Monroe SD 70 School District students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Monroe SD 70 School District?
Monroe SD 70 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What is Monroe SD 70 School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $21,164 is less than the state median of $21,702. The school district spending/student has grown by 59% over four school years.
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