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Polo CUSD 222 School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 594 students in Polo CUSD 222 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 Polo CUSD 222 School District have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 30% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 11% 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
4,382 Schools
# Students
594 Students
1,841,658 Students
# Teachers
43 Teachers
137,830 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Polo CUSD 222 School District, which is ranked within the top 30% 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 decreased from 90% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#242 out of 865 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
27%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
50%
Graduation Rate
85%
87.6%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)12.5%
29.7%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.20
0.70
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
6%
% Hispanic
8%
29%
% Black
n/a
16%
% White
89%
45%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $19,207 in this school district is less than the state median of $25,132. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $17,641 is less than the state median of $24,168. The school district spending/student has declined by 38% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$11 MM
$46,284 MM
Spending
$11 MM
$44,509 MM
Revenue / Student
$19,207
$25,132
Spending / Student
$17,641
$24,168
Best Polo CUSD 222 School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Centennial Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
308 S Pleasant Ave
Polo, IL 61064
(815) 946-3811
Polo, IL 61064
(815) 946-3811
Gr: PK-5 | 294 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #22.
Aplington Middle School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
610 E Mason St
Polo, IL 61064
(815) 946-2519
Polo, IL 61064
(815) 946-2519
Gr: 6-8 | 114 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #33.
Polo Comm High School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
100 S Union Ave
Polo, IL 61064
(815) 946-3314
Polo, IL 61064
(815) 946-3314
Gr: 9-12 | 186 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Polo CUSD 222 School District?
Polo CUSD 222 School District manages 3 public schools serving 594 students.
What is the rank of Polo CUSD 222 School District?
Polo CUSD 222 School District is ranked #245 out of 861 school districts in Illinois (top 30%) 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 reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Polo CUSD 222 School District?
89% of Polo CUSD 222 School District students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Polo CUSD 222 School District?
Polo CUSD 222 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is equal to the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What is Polo CUSD 222 School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $17,641 is less than the state median of $24,168. The school district spending/student has declined by 38% over four school years.
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