For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 294 students in Thompsonville CUSD 174 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 Thompsonville CUSD 174 School District have an average math proficiency score of 13% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 17% (versus the 30% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 0% 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
4,388 Schools
# Students
294 Students
1,842,763 Students
# Teachers
25 Teachers
137,917 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Thompsonville CUSD 174 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 80% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#775 out of 865 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
12%
27%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
50%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥80%
87%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)24.9%
29.7%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.00
0.69
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
6%
% Hispanic
n/a
29%
% Black
n/a
16%
% White
100%
45%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $17,347 in this school district is less than the state median of $22,456. The school district revenue/student has grown by 18% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,629 is less than the state median of $21,694. The school district spending/student has grown by 14% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$5 MM
$41,381 MM
Spending
$4 MM
$39,976 MM
Revenue / Student
$17,347
$22,456
Spending / Student
$14,629
$21,694
Best Thompsonville CUSD 174 School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Thompsonville High School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
21191 Shawneetown Rd
Thompsonville, IL 62890
(618) 627-2446
Thompsonville, IL 62890
(618) 627-2446
Gr: 9-12 | 90 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1
Rank: #22.
Thompsonville Grade School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
21191 Shawneetown Rd
Thompsonville, IL 62890
(618) 627-2446
Thompsonville, IL 62890
(618) 627-2446
Gr: PK-8 | 204 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Thompsonville CUSD 174 School District?
Thompsonville CUSD 174 School District manages 2 public schools serving 294 students.
What is the rank of Thompsonville CUSD 174 School District?
Thompsonville CUSD 174 School District is ranked #718 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 Thompsonville CUSD 174 School District?
100% of Thompsonville CUSD 174 School District students are White.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Thompsonville CUSD 174 School District?
Thompsonville CUSD 174 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What is Thompsonville CUSD 174 School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $14,629 is less than the state median of $21,694. The school district spending/student has grown by 14% over four school years.
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