For the 2024 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 866 students in Salt Fork Community Unit District 512 School District. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
Public Schools in Salt Fork Community Unit District 512 School District have an average math proficiency score of 14% (versus the Illinois public school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 30% 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
4 Schools
4,387 Schools
# Students
866 Students
1,867,569 Students
# Teachers
67 Teachers
134,653 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
District Rank
Salt Fork Community Unit District 512 School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 845 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 80-89% has decreased from 95% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#546 out of 852 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)12%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
50%
Graduation Rate
80-89%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.12
0.68
# American Indian Students
n/a
4,751 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
5 Students
100,582 Students
% Asian Students
1%
5%
# Hispanic Students
16 Students
507,164 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
27%
# Black Students
9 Students
308,164 Students
% Black Students
1%
17%
# White Students
814 Students
869,416 Students
% White Students
94%
47%
# Hawaiian Students
3 Students
1,861 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
19 Students
76,352 Students
% of Two or more races Students
2%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
62
71,090
# Students in K Grade:
72
124,998
# Students in 1st Grade:
58
127,122
# Students in 2nd Grade:
54
127,783
# Students in 3rd Grade:
61
127,574
# Students in 4th Grade:
66
129,671
# Students in 5th Grade:
69
133,950
# Students in 6th Grade:
62
135,779
# Students in 7th Grade:
55
141,174
# Students in 8th Grade:
64
145,825
# Students in 9th Grade:
58
157,187
# Students in 10th Grade:
57
149,262
# Students in 11th Grade:
78
146,253
# Students in 12th Grade:
50
149,901
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $16,268 in this school district is less than the state median of $22,158. The school district revenue/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,730 is less than the state median of $21,406. The school district spending/student has declined by 11% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$14 MM
$41,381 MM
Spending
$14 MM
$39,976 MM
Revenue / Student
$16,268
$22,158
Spending / Student
$15,730
$21,406
Best Salt Fork Community Unit District 512 School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Salt Fork Junior High School
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
7087 N 600 East Rd
Sidell, IL 61876
(217) 288-9306
Sidell, IL 61876
(217) 288-9306
Grades: 6-8
| 181 students
Rank: #22.
Salt Fork North Elementary School
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
216 N Webster St
Catlin, IL 61817
(217) 427-5421
Catlin, IL 61817
(217) 427-5421
Grades: PK-5
| 273 students
Rank: #33.
Salt Fork High School
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
701 W Vermilion St
Catlin, IL 61817
(217) 427-5331
Catlin, IL 61817
(217) 427-5331
Grades: 9-12
| 243 students
Rank: #44.
Salt Fork South Elementary School
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
7087 N 600 East Rd
Sidell, IL 61876
(217) 288-9306
Sidell, IL 61876
(217) 288-9306
Grades: PK-5
| 169 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Salt Fork Community Unit District 512 School District?
Salt Fork Community Unit District 512 School District manages 4 public schools serving 866 students.
What is the rank of Salt Fork Community Unit District 512 School District?
Salt Fork Community Unit District 512 School District is ranked #533 out of 845 school districts in Illinois (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Salt Fork Community Unit District 512 School District?
94% of Salt Fork Community Unit District 512 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 Salt Fork Community Unit District 512 School District?
Salt Fork Community Unit District 512 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What is Salt Fork Community Unit District 512 School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $15,730 is less than the state median of $21,406. The school district spending/student has declined by 11% over four school years.
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