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Okaw Valley CUSD 302 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 456 students in Okaw Valley CUSD 302 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 Okaw Valley CUSD 302 School District have an average math proficiency score of 14% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 23% (versus the 30% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), 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
456 Students
1,841,658 Students
# Teachers
43 Teachers
137,830 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Okaw Valley CUSD 302 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 90% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#649 out of 865 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
14%
27%
Showing 2012–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
30%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
50%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥90%
87%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)19.9%
29.7%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.07
0.70
Showing 2014–2023. View full 22-year historical data
% American Indian
1%
n/a
% Asian
1%
6%
% Hispanic
1%
29%
Showing 2005–2023. View full 22-year historical data
% Black
1%
16%
% White
96%
45%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 22-year historical data
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
n/a
4%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 13-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $20,667 in this school district is less than the state median of $25,132. The school district revenue/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $20,919 is less than the state median of $24,168. The school district spending/student has grown by 25% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$9 MM
$46,284 MM
Showing 2014–2023. View full 22-year historical data
Spending
$10 MM
$44,509 MM
Showing 2014–2023. View full 22-year historical data
Revenue / Student
$20,667
$25,132
Showing 2014–2023. View full 22-year historical data
Spending / Student
$20,919
$24,168
Showing 2014–2023. View full 22-year historical data
Best Okaw Valley CUSD 302 School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Okaw Valley Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
319 N Washington St
Bethany, IL 61914
(217) 665-3541
Bethany, IL 61914
(217) 665-3541
Gr: PK-4 | 170 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Rank: #22.
Okaw Valley Middle School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
501 W Division St
Findlay, IL 62534
(217) 756-8521
Findlay, IL 62534
(217) 756-8521
Gr: 5-8 | 124 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #33.
Okaw Valley High School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
709 S St John
Bethany, IL 61914
(217) 665-3631
Bethany, IL 61914
(217) 665-3631
Gr: 9-12 | 162 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Okaw Valley CUSD 302 School District?
Okaw Valley CUSD 302 School District manages 3 public schools serving 456 students.
What is the rank of Okaw Valley CUSD 302 School District?
Okaw Valley CUSD 302 School District is ranked #636 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 Okaw Valley CUSD 302 School District?
96% of Okaw Valley CUSD 302 School District students are White, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Okaw Valley CUSD 302 School District?
Okaw Valley CUSD 302 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What is Okaw Valley CUSD 302 School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $20,919 is less than the state median of $24,168. The school district spending/student has grown by 25% over four school years.
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