For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 471 students in Steeleville CUSD 138 School District. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
Public Schools in Steeleville CUSD 138 School District 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 11% 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
2 Schools
4,382 Schools
# Students
471 Students
1,841,658 Students
# Teachers
33 Teachers
137,830 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Steeleville CUSD 138 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 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%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)26.7%
29.7%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.21
0.70
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
6%
% Hispanic
6%
29%
% Black
1%
16%
% White
89%
45%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $14,433 in this school district is less than the state median of $25,132. The school district revenue/student has declined by 9% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,497 is less than the state median of $24,168. The school district spending/student has declined by 20% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$7 MM
$46,284 MM
Spending
$6 MM
$44,509 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,433
$25,132
Spending / Student
$12,497
$24,168
Best Steeleville CUSD 138 School District Public Schools (2026-27)
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 | 323 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
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 | 148 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Steeleville CUSD 138 School District?
Steeleville CUSD 138 School District manages 2 public schools serving 471 students.
What is the rank of Steeleville CUSD 138 School District?
Steeleville CUSD 138 School District is ranked #474 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 Steeleville CUSD 138 School District?
89% of Steeleville CUSD 138 School District students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 3% 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 Steeleville CUSD 138 School District?
Steeleville CUSD 138 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is equal to the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What is Steeleville CUSD 138 School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,497 is less than the state median of $24,168. The school district spending/student has declined by 20% over four school years.
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