For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 904 students in Tuscola CUSD 301 School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Illinois.
Public Schools in Tuscola CUSD 301 School District have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (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
3 Schools
4,382 Schools
# Students
904 Students
1,841,658 Students
# Teachers
76 Teachers
137,830 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Tuscola CUSD 301 School District, which is ranked within the top 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 87% has decreased from 95% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#420 out of 865 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20%
27%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
50%
Graduation Rate
87%
87.6%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)20.8%
29.7%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.20
0.70
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
6%
% Hispanic
6%
29%
% Black
2%
16%
% White
89%
45%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $22,546 in this school district is less than the state median of $25,132. The school district revenue/student has grown by 17% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $26,683 is higher than the state median of $24,168. The school district spending/student has grown by 72% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$20 MM
$46,284 MM
Spending
$24 MM
$44,509 MM
Revenue / Student
$22,546
$25,132
Spending / Student
$26,683
$24,168
Best Tuscola CUSD 301 School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
North Ward Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1201 N Prairie St
Tuscola, IL 61953
(217) 253-2712
Tuscola, IL 61953
(217) 253-2712
Gr: PK-4 | 334 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #22.
East Prairie Middle School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
409 S Prairie St
Tuscola, IL 61953
(217) 253-2828
Tuscola, IL 61953
(217) 253-2828
Gr: 5-8 | 271 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #33.
Tuscola High School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
500 S Prairie St
Tuscola, IL 61953
(217) 253-2377
Tuscola, IL 61953
(217) 253-2377
Gr: 9-12 | 299 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Tuscola CUSD 301 School District?
Tuscola CUSD 301 School District manages 3 public schools serving 904 students.
What is the rank of Tuscola CUSD 301 School District?
Tuscola CUSD 301 School District is ranked #414 out of 861 school districts in Illinois (top 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 Tuscola CUSD 301 School District?
89% of Tuscola CUSD 301 School District students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Black, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Tuscola CUSD 301 School District?
Tuscola CUSD 301 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is lower than 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 $26,683 is higher than the state median of $24,168. The school district spending/student has grown by 72% over four school years.
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