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MT Pulaski CUSD 23 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 2 public schools serving 547 students in MT Pulaski CUSD 23 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 MT Pulaski CUSD 23 School District have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 23% (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
2 Schools
4,382 Schools
# Students
547 Students
1,841,658 Students
# Teachers
49 Teachers
137,830 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
MT Pulaski CUSD 23 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 85% has increased from 80-89% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#440 out of 865 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
27%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
30%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
50%
Graduation Rate
85%
87.6%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)17.8%
29.7%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.12
0.70
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
6%
% Hispanic
2%
29%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
2%
16%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
% White
94%
45%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
4%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $30,534 is higher than the state median of $25,132. The school district revenue/student has grown by 32% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $19,066 is less than the state median of $24,168. The school district spending/student has grown by 16% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$17 MM
$46,284 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending
$10 MM
$44,509 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Revenue / Student
$30,534
$25,132
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending / Student
$19,066
$24,168
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Best MT Pulaski CUSD 23 School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Mount Pulaski Elementary School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
119 N Garden St
Mount Pulaski, IL 62548
(217) 792-7220
Mount Pulaski, IL 62548
(217) 792-7220
Gr: PK-8 | 369 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #22.
Mount Pulaski High School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
206 S Spring St
Mount Pulaski, IL 62548
(217) 792-3209
Mount Pulaski, IL 62548
(217) 792-3209
Gr: 9-12 | 178 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to MT Pulaski CUSD 23 School District?
MT Pulaski CUSD 23 School District manages 2 public schools serving 547 students.
What is the rank of MT Pulaski CUSD 23 School District?
MT Pulaski CUSD 23 School District is ranked #448 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 MT Pulaski CUSD 23 School District?
94% of MT Pulaski CUSD 23 School District students are White, 2% 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 MT Pulaski CUSD 23 School District?
MT Pulaski CUSD 23 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What is MT Pulaski CUSD 23 School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $19,066 is less than the state median of $24,168. The school district spending/student has grown by 16% over four school years.
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