For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 978 students in Red Bud CUSD 132 School District. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Illinois.
Public Schools in Red Bud CUSD 132 School District have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 30% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 8% 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
978 Students
1,841,658 Students
# Teachers
73 Teachers
137,830 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Red Bud CUSD 132 School District, which is ranked within the top 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 87% has decreased from 95% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#313 out of 865 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
27%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
61%
50%
Graduation Rate
87%
87.6%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)21.8%
29.7%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.15
0.70
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
6%
% Hispanic
3%
29%
% Black
1%
16%
% White
92%
45%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $24,360 in this school district is less than the state median of $25,132. The school district revenue/student has grown by 19% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $20,308 is less than the state median of $24,168. The school district spending/student has grown by 47% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$24 MM
$46,284 MM
Spending
$20 MM
$44,509 MM
Revenue / Student
$24,360
$25,132
Spending / Student
$20,308
$24,168
Best Red Bud CUSD 132 School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Red Bud Elementary School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
200 W Field Dr
Red Bud, IL 62278
(618) 282-3858
Red Bud, IL 62278
(618) 282-3858
Gr: PK-8 | 582 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #22.
Red Bud High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
815 Locust St
Red Bud, IL 62278
(618) 282-3826
Red Bud, IL 62278
(618) 282-3826
Gr: 9-12 | 396 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Red Bud CUSD 132 School District?
Red Bud CUSD 132 School District manages 2 public schools serving 978 students.
What is the rank of Red Bud CUSD 132 School District?
Red Bud CUSD 132 School District is ranked #313 out of 861 school districts in Illinois (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Red Bud CUSD 132 School District?
92% of Red Bud CUSD 132 School District students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, 3% 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 Red Bud CUSD 132 School District?
Red Bud CUSD 132 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What is Red Bud CUSD 132 School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $20,308 is less than the state median of $24,168. The school district spending/student has grown by 47% over four school years.
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