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South Central Cud 401 School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 592 students in South Central Cud 401 School District. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
Public Schools in South Central Cud 401 School District have an average math proficiency score of 10% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 23% (versus the 30% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 3% 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
4,382 Schools
# Students
592 Students
1,841,658 Students
# Teachers
55 Teachers
137,830 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
South Central Cud 401 School District, which is ranked within the bottom 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 85% has increased from 80-89% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#701 out of 865 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10%
27%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
30%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
50%
Graduation Rate
85%
87.6%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)25.9%
29.7%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.06
0.70
Showing 2014–2023. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
6%
% Hispanic
1%
29%
% Black
1%
16%
Showing 2003–2023. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
% White
97%
45%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $20,968 in this school district is less than the state median of $25,132. The school district revenue/student has grown by 16% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $17,990 is less than the state median of $24,168. The school district spending/student has grown by 15% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$12 MM
$46,284 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending
$11 MM
$44,509 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Revenue / Student
$20,968
$25,132
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending / Student
$17,990
$24,168
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Best South Central Cud 401 School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
South Central Elementary-kinmundy
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
810 E 1st St, South Central El
Kinmundy, IL 62854
(618) 547-7696
Kinmundy, IL 62854
(618) 547-7696
Gr: PK-5 | 269 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #22.
South Central Middle School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
503 S Madison St
Kinmundy, IL 62854
(618) 547-7734
Kinmundy, IL 62854
(618) 547-7734
Gr: 6-8 | 140 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Rank: #33.
South Central High School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
800 W Washington St
Farina, IL 62838
(618) 245-3363
Farina, IL 62838
(618) 245-3363
Gr: 9-12 | 183 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to South Central Cud 401 School District?
South Central Cud 401 School District manages 3 public schools serving 592 students.
What is the rank of South Central Cud 401 School District?
South Central Cud 401 School District is ranked #696 out of 861 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: Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in South Central Cud 401 School District?
97% of South Central Cud 401 School District students are White, 1% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of South Central Cud 401 School District?
South Central Cud 401 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What is South Central Cud 401 School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $17,990 is less than the state median of $24,168. The school district spending/student has grown by 15% over four school years.
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