For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,219 students in Riverton CUSD 14 School District. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
Public Schools in Riverton CUSD 14 School District have an average math proficiency score of 12% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 21% (versus the 30% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority 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
1,219 Students
1,841,658 Students
# Teachers
95 Teachers
137,830 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Riverton CUSD 14 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 82% has increased from 80-84% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#706 out of 865 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
12%
27%
Showing 2012–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20%
30%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
50%
Graduation Rate
82%
87.6%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)25%
29.7%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.28
0.70
Showing 2014–2023. View full 35-year historical data
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
6%
% Hispanic
2%
29%
Showing 2011–2023. View full 20-year historical data
% Black
5%
16%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 25-year historical data
% White
84%
45%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 36-year historical data
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
9%
4%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 13-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $22,321 in this school district is less than the state median of $25,132. The school district revenue/student has grown by 17% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $21,819 is less than the state median of $24,168. The school district spending/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$27 MM
$46,284 MM
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Spending
$27 MM
$44,509 MM
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Revenue / Student
$22,321
$25,132
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Spending / Student
$21,819
$24,168
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Best Riverton CUSD 14 School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Riverton High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
841 N 3rd St
Riverton, IL 62561
(217) 629-6003
Riverton, IL 62561
(217) 629-6003
Gr: 9-12 | 357 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #22.
Riverton Middle School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1014 E Lincoln St
Riverton, IL 62561
(217) 629-6002
Riverton, IL 62561
(217) 629-6002
Gr: 5-8 | 347 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #33.
Riverton Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
209 N 7th St
Riverton, IL 62561
(217) 629-6001
Riverton, IL 62561
(217) 629-6001
Gr: PK-4 | 515 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Riverton CUSD 14 School District?
Riverton CUSD 14 School District manages 3 public schools serving 1,219 students.
What is the rank of Riverton CUSD 14 School District?
Riverton CUSD 14 School District is ranked #710 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.
What is the racial composition of students in Riverton CUSD 14 School District?
84% of Riverton CUSD 14 School District students are White, 9% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Riverton CUSD 14 School District?
Riverton CUSD 14 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What is Riverton CUSD 14 School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $21,819 is less than the state median of $24,168. The school district spending/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
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