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Orion CUSD 223 School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 982 students in Orion CUSD 223 School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in Illinois.
Public Schools in Orion CUSD 223 School District have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the Illinois public school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 31% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (IL)
# Schools
3 Schools
4,386 Schools
# Students
982 Students
1,867,247 Students
# Teachers
69 Teachers
134,644 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
District Rank
Orion CUSD 223 School District, which is ranked within the top 30% of all 918 school districts in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90-94% has decreased from 95% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#196 out of 926 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
32%
Graduation Rate
(17-18)90-94%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.11
0.68
# American Indian Students
1 Student
4,748 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
5 Students
100,579 Students
% Asian Students
1%
5%
# Hispanic Students
24 Students
506,853 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
27%
# Black Students
8 Students
308,140 Students
% Black Students
1%
17%
# White Students
925 Students
868,645 Students
% White Students
94%
47%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
1,861 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
19 Students
76,347 Students
% of Two or more races Students
2%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
27
71,078
# Students in K Grade:
67
124,988
# Students in 1st Grade:
67
127,117
# Students in 2nd Grade:
66
127,748
# Students in 3rd Grade:
79
127,544
# Students in 4th Grade:
79
129,636
# Students in 5th Grade:
68
133,910
# Students in 6th Grade:
72
135,734
# Students in 7th Grade:
70
141,129
# Students in 8th Grade:
80
145,775
# Students in 9th Grade:
67
157,172
# Students in 10th Grade:
74
149,262
# Students in 11th Grade:
85
146,253
# Students in 12th Grade:
81
149,901
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $15,889 in this school district is less than the state median of $22,162. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,517 is less than the state median of $21,409. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$16 MM
$41,381 MM
Spending
$14 MM
$39,976 MM
Revenue / Student
$15,889
$22,162
Spending / Student
$14,517
$21,409
Best Orion CUSD 223 School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Orion Middle School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Po Box 129
Orion, IL 61273
(309) 526-3392
Orion, IL 61273
(309) 526-3392
Grades: 6-8
| 222 students
Rank: #22.
C R Hanna Elementary School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Po Box 159
Orion, IL 61273
(309) 526-3386
Orion, IL 61273
(309) 526-3386
Grades: PK-5
| 453 students
Rank: #33.
Orion High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Po Box 39
Orion, IL 61273
(309) 526-3361
Orion, IL 61273
(309) 526-3361
Grades: 9-12
| 307 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Orion CUSD 223 School District?
Orion CUSD 223 School District manages 3 public schools serving 982 students.
What is the rank of Orion CUSD 223 School District?
Orion CUSD 223 School District is ranked #206 out of 918 school districts in Illinois (top 30%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Illinois school districts for: Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Orion CUSD 223 School District?
94% of Orion CUSD 223 School District students are White, 2% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Orion CUSD 223 School District?
Orion CUSD 223 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is equal to the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What is Orion CUSD 223 School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $14,517 is less than the state median of $21,409. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
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