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Tuscola CUSD 301 School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 969 students in Tuscola CUSD 301 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 Tuscola CUSD 301 School District have an average math proficiency score of 16% (versus the Illinois public school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 28% (versus the 31% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
This State (IL)
# Schools
3 Schools
4,386 Schools
# Students
969 Students
1,867,247 Students
# Teachers
71 Teachers
134,644 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
District Rank
Tuscola CUSD 301 School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 918 school districts in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 95% has increased from 90-94% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#532 out of 926 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
16%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
32%
Graduation Rate
(17-18)≥95%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.17
0.68
# American Indian Students
n/a
4,748 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
6 Students
100,579 Students
% Asian Students
1%
5%
# Hispanic Students
37 Students
506,853 Students
% Hispanic Students
4%
27%
# Black Students
13 Students
308,140 Students
% Black Students
1%
17%
# White Students
883 Students
868,645 Students
% White Students
91%
47%
# Hawaiian Students
2 Students
1,861 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
28 Students
76,347 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
51
71,078
# Students in K Grade:
60
124,988
# Students in 1st Grade:
63
127,117
# Students in 2nd Grade:
60
127,748
# Students in 3rd Grade:
72
127,544
# Students in 4th Grade:
69
129,636
# Students in 5th Grade:
71
133,910
# Students in 6th Grade:
69
135,734
# Students in 7th Grade:
79
141,129
# Students in 8th Grade:
90
145,775
# Students in 9th Grade:
74
157,172
# Students in 10th Grade:
65
149,262
# Students in 11th Grade:
70
146,253
# Students in 12th Grade:
76
149,901
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $17,425 in this school district is less than the state median of $22,162. The school district revenue/student has grown by 17% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,669 is less than the state median of $21,409. The school district spending/student has grown by 13% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$17 MM
$41,381 MM
Spending
$15 MM
$39,976 MM
Revenue / Student
$17,425
$22,162
Spending / Student
$15,669
$21,409
Best Tuscola CUSD 301 School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
North Ward Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1201 N Prairie St
Tuscola, IL 61953
(217) 253-2712
Tuscola, IL 61953
(217) 253-2712
Grades: PK-4
| 375 students
Rank: #22.
Tuscola High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
500 S Prairie St
Tuscola, IL 61953
(217) 253-2377
Tuscola, IL 61953
(217) 253-2377
Grades: 9-12
| 285 students
Rank: #33.
East Prairie Middle School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
409 S Prairie St
Tuscola, IL 61953
(217) 253-2828
Tuscola, IL 61953
(217) 253-2828
Grades: 5-8
| 309 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Tuscola CUSD 301 School District?
Tuscola CUSD 301 School District manages 3 public schools serving 969 students.
What is the rank of Tuscola CUSD 301 School District?
Tuscola CUSD 301 School District is ranked #543 out of 918 school districts in Illinois (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Illinois school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
What is the racial composition of students in Tuscola CUSD 301 School District?
91% of Tuscola CUSD 301 School District students are White, 4% 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 Tuscola CUSD 301 School District?
Tuscola CUSD 301 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is equal to the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What is Tuscola CUSD 301 School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $15,669 is less than the state median of $21,409. The school district spending/student has grown by 13% over four school years.
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