For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,153 students in Sparta CUSD 140 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 Sparta CUSD 140 School District have an average math proficiency score of 13% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 18% (versus the 30% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (IL)
# Schools
3 Schools
4,384 Schools
# Students
1,153 Students
1,842,069 Students
# Teachers
86 Teachers
137,865 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Sparta CUSD 140 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 77% has decreased from 80-84% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#719 out of 865 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
13%
27%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
17%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
50%
Graduation Rate
77%
87%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)31%
29.7%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.43
0.70
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
6%
% Hispanic
3%
29%
% Black
14%
16%
% White
74%
45%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
9%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $18,620 in this school district is less than the state median of $22,464. The school district revenue/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $16,839 is less than the state median of $21,702. The school district spending/student has grown by 14% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$22 MM
$41,381 MM
Spending
$19 MM
$39,976 MM
Revenue / Student
$18,620
$22,464
Spending / Student
$16,839
$21,702
Best Sparta CUSD 140 School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Evansville Attendance Center
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
701 Oak St
Evansville, IL 62242
(618) 853-4411
Evansville, IL 62242
(618) 853-4411
Gr: K-8 | 109 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #22.
Sparta High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
205 W Hood St
Sparta, IL 62286
(618) 443-4341
Sparta, IL 62286
(618) 443-4341
Gr: 9-12 | 309 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #33.
Sparta Lincoln School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
203a Dean Ave
Sparta, IL 62286
(618) 443-5331
Sparta, IL 62286
(618) 443-5331
Gr: PK-8 | 735 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Sparta CUSD 140 School District?
Sparta CUSD 140 School District manages 3 public schools serving 1,153 students.
What is the rank of Sparta CUSD 140 School District?
Sparta CUSD 140 School District is ranked #728 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.
What is the racial composition of students in Sparta CUSD 140 School District?
74% of Sparta CUSD 140 School District students are White, 14% of students are Black, 9% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Sparta CUSD 140 School District?
Sparta CUSD 140 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What is Sparta CUSD 140 School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $16,839 is less than the state median of $21,702. The school district spending/student has grown by 14% over four school years.
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