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Shirland CCSD 134 School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public school serving 99 students in Shirland CCSD 134 School District. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in Illinois.
Public School in Shirland CCSD 134 School District have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 30% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 15% 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
1 School
4,388 Schools
# Students
99 Students
1,842,763 Students
# Teachers
11 Teachers
137,917 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
9:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Shirland CCSD 134 School District, which is ranked within the top 20% of all 861 school districts in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
Overall District Rank
#98 out of 865 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
27%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-79%
50%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)16.5%
29.7%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.27
0.69
% American Indian
1%
n/a
% Asian
1%
6%
% Hispanic
8%
29%
% Black
n/a
16%
% White
85%
45%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $24,869 is higher than the state median of $22,456. The school district revenue/student has declined by 6% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $22,576 is higher than the state median of $21,694. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$3 MM
$41,381 MM
Spending
$2 MM
$39,976 MM
Revenue / Student
$24,869
$22,456
Spending / Student
$22,576
$21,694
Best Shirland CCSD 134 School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Shirland C C School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
8020 North St
Shirland, IL 61079
(815) 629-2000
Shirland, IL 61079
(815) 629-2000
Gr: K-8 | 99 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Shirland CCSD 134 School District?
Shirland CCSD 134 School District manages 1 public schools serving 99 students.
What is the rank of Shirland CCSD 134 School District?
Shirland CCSD 134 School District is ranked #99 out of 861 school districts in Illinois (top 20%) 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 overall rank (Top 20%), Highest math proficiency (Top 20%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%), Highest science proficiency (Top 20%) and Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Shirland CCSD 134 School District?
85% of Shirland CCSD 134 School District students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Shirland CCSD 134 School District?
Shirland CCSD 134 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 9:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What is Shirland CCSD 134 School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $22,576 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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