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Sherrard CUSD 200 School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
For the 2025-26 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,344 students in Sherrard CUSD 200 School District. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
Public Schools in Sherrard CUSD 200 School District have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (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
5 Schools
4,398 Schools
# Students
1,344 Students
1,845,459 Students
# Teachers
95 Teachers
136,655 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Sherrard CUSD 200 School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 864 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 92% has increased from 90-94% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#453 out of 865 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
27%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
58%
50%
Graduation Rate
92%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.21
0.69
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
6%
% Hispanic
6%
28%
% Black
1%
17%
% White
89%
45%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $17,103 in this school district is less than the state median of $22,423. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,781 is less than the state median of $21,662. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$23 MM
$41,381 MM
Spending
$21 MM
$39,976 MM
Revenue / Student
$17,103
$22,423
Spending / Student
$15,781
$21,662
Best Sherrard CUSD 200 School District Public Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Winola Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1804 17th Ave
Viola, IL 61486
(309) 596-2114
Viola, IL 61486
(309) 596-2114
Gr: PK-4 | 255 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #22.
Sherrard Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
209 1st St
Sherrard, IL 61281
(309) 593-2917
Sherrard, IL 61281
(309) 593-2917
Gr: K-4 | 236 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #33.
Sherrard Jr High School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
4701 176th Ave
Sherrard, IL 61281
(309) 593-2135
Sherrard, IL 61281
(309) 593-2135
Gr: 7-8 | 206 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #44.
Matherville Intermediate School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1376 252nd St
Matherville, IL 61263
(309) 754-8244
Matherville, IL 61263
(309) 754-8244
Gr: 5-6 | 191 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #55.
Sherrard High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
4701 176th Ave
Sherrard, IL 61281
(309) 593-2175
Sherrard, IL 61281
(309) 593-2175
Gr: 9-12 | 456 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Sherrard CUSD 200 School District?
Sherrard CUSD 200 School District manages 5 public schools serving 1,344 students.
What is the rank of Sherrard CUSD 200 School District?
Sherrard CUSD 200 School District is ranked #464 out of 864 school districts in Illinois (bottom 50%) 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 graduation rate (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Sherrard CUSD 200 School District?
89% of Sherrard CUSD 200 School District students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Sherrard CUSD 200 School District?
Sherrard CUSD 200 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is equal to the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What is Sherrard CUSD 200 School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $15,781 is less than the state median of $21,662. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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