Top Rankings
Somonauk CUSD 432 School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 771 students in Somonauk CUSD 432 School District. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in Illinois.
Public Schools in Somonauk CUSD 432 School District have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 30% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 16% 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
3 Schools
4,388 Schools
# Students
771 Students
1,842,763 Students
# Teachers
66 Teachers
137,917 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Somonauk CUSD 432 School District, which is ranked within the top 30% 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 85-89% has decreased from 95% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#184 out of 865 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
27%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
50%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)85-89%
87%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)9.1%
29.7%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.29
0.69
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
6%
% Hispanic
12%
29%
% Black
1%
16%
% White
84%
45%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $20,760 in this school district is less than the state median of $22,456. The school district revenue/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $21,009 is less than the state median of $21,694. The school district spending/student has grown by 27% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$16 MM
$41,381 MM
Spending
$16 MM
$39,976 MM
Revenue / Student
$20,760
$22,456
Spending / Student
$21,009
$21,694
Best Somonauk CUSD 432 School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Somonauk Middle School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
510 W Lasalle St
Somonauk, IL 60552
(815) 498-1866
Somonauk, IL 60552
(815) 498-1866
Gr: 5-8 | 249 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #22.
James R Wood Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
320 S Maple St
Somonauk, IL 60552
(815) 498-2338
Somonauk, IL 60552
(815) 498-2338
Gr: PK-4 | 298 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #33.
Somonauk High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
501 W Market St
Somonauk, IL 60552
(815) 498-2314
Somonauk, IL 60552
(815) 498-2314
Gr: 9-12 | 224 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Somonauk CUSD 432 School District?
Somonauk CUSD 432 School District manages 3 public schools serving 771 students.
What is the rank of Somonauk CUSD 432 School District?
Somonauk CUSD 432 School District is ranked #173 out of 861 school districts in Illinois (top 30%) 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 math proficiency (Top 20%) and Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Somonauk CUSD 432 School District?
84% of Somonauk CUSD 432 School District students are White, 12% 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 Somonauk CUSD 432 School District?
Somonauk CUSD 432 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What is Somonauk CUSD 432 School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $21,009 is less than the state median of $21,694. The school district spending/student has grown by 27% over four school years.
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