For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 611 students in Serena CUSD 2 School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Illinois.
Public Schools in Serena CUSD 2 School District have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 31% (versus the 30% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 14% 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
4 Schools
4,388 Schools
# Students
611 Students
1,842,763 Students
# Teachers
51 Teachers
137,917 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Serena CUSD 2 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 75% has decreased from 90-94% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#389 out of 865 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
27%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
50%
Graduation Rate
75%
87%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)23.3%
29.7%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.26
0.69
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
6%
% Hispanic
10%
29%
% Black
1%
16%
% White
86%
45%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $25,879 is higher than the state median of $22,456. The school district revenue/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $22,859 is higher than the state median of $21,694. 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
$25,879
$22,456
Spending / Student
$22,859
$21,694
Best Serena CUSD 2 School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Harding Grade School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1643 N 40th Rd
Earlville, IL 60518
(815) 792-8216
Earlville, IL 60518
(815) 792-8216
Gr: PK-4 | 130 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #22.
Sheridan Elementary School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
115 E Si Johnson Ave
Sheridan, IL 60551
(815) 496-2002
Sheridan, IL 60551
(815) 496-2002
Gr: K-4 | 135 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #33.
Serena Middle School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2283 N 3812th Rd
Serena, IL 60549
(815) 496-9250
Serena, IL 60549
(815) 496-9250
Gr: 5-8 | 184 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #44.
Serena High School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2283 N 3812th Rd
Serena, IL 60549
(815) 496-2361
Serena, IL 60549
(815) 496-2361
Gr: 9-12 | 162 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Serena CUSD 2 School District?
Serena CUSD 2 School District manages 4 public schools serving 611 students.
What is the rank of Serena CUSD 2 School District?
Serena CUSD 2 School District is ranked #389 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 Serena CUSD 2 School District?
86% of Serena CUSD 2 School District students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Serena CUSD 2 School District?
Serena CUSD 2 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What is Serena CUSD 2 School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $22,859 is higher than the state median of $21,694. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
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