For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 420 students in Steeleville Community Unit School District 138. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
Public Schools in Steeleville Community Unit School District 138 have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 24% (versus the 30% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (IL)
# Schools
2 Schools
4,392 Schools
# Students
420 Students
1,845,447 Students
# Teachers
30 Teachers
136,636 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Steeleville Community Unit School District 138, 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 90% has increased from 80-89% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#476 out of 865 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
27%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
50%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥90%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.14
0.69
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
6%
% Hispanic
2%
28%
% Black
2%
17%
% White
92%
45%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $15,093 in this school district is less than the state median of $22,423. The school district revenue/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,774 is less than the state median of $21,662. The school district spending/student has grown by 11% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$6 MM
$41,381 MM
Spending
$6 MM
$39,976 MM
Revenue / Student
$15,093
$22,423
Spending / Student
$14,774
$21,662
Best Steeleville Community Unit School District 138 Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Steeleville Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
609 S Sparta St
Steeleville, IL 62288
(618) 965-3469
Steeleville, IL 62288
(618) 965-3469
Gr: PK-8 | 280 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #22.
Steeleville High School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
701 S Sparta St
Steeleville, IL 62288
(618) 965-3432
Steeleville, IL 62288
(618) 965-3432
Gr: 9-12 | 140 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Steeleville Community Unit School District 138?
Steeleville Community Unit School District 138 manages 2 public schools serving 420 students.
What is the rank of Steeleville Community Unit School District 138?
Steeleville Community Unit School District 138 is ranked #465 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.
What is the racial composition of students in Steeleville Community Unit School District 138?
92% of Steeleville Community Unit School District 138 students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Steeleville Community Unit School District 138?
Steeleville Community Unit School District 138 has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is equal to the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What is Steeleville Community Unit School District 138's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $14,774 is less than the state median of $21,662. The school district spending/student has grown by 11% over four school years.
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