For the 2025-26 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 949 students in United Community Unit School District 304. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
Public Schools in United Community Unit School District 304 have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 18% (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
4 Schools
4,394 Schools
# Students
949 Students
1,845,459 Students
# Teachers
77 Teachers
136,638 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
United Community Unit School District 304, 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 87% has increased from 85-89% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#576 out of 865 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
27%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
17%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
50%
Graduation Rate
87%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.21
0.69
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
6%
% Hispanic
5%
28%
% Black
2%
17%
% 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 $19,103 in this school district is less than the state median of $22,423. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $18,109 is less than the state median of $21,662. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$18 MM
$41,381 MM
Spending
$17 MM
$39,976 MM
Revenue / Student
$19,103
$22,423
Spending / Student
$18,109
$21,662
Best United Community Unit School District 304 Public Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
United Elementary Sch - North
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
411 W Hunt Ave
Alexis, IL 61412
(309) 482-3332
Alexis, IL 61412
(309) 482-3332
Gr: PK-5 | 253 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #22.
United High School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1905 100th St
Monmouth, IL 61462
(309) 734-9411
Monmouth, IL 61462
(309) 734-9411
Gr: 9-12 | 270 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #33.
United Elementary Sch - West
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2140 State Highway 135
Monmouth, IL 61462
(309) 734-8513
Monmouth, IL 61462
(309) 734-8513
Gr: PK-5 | 225 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #44.
United Jr High School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 10%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2140 State Highway 135
Monmouth, IL 61462
(309) 734-8511
Monmouth, IL 61462
(309) 734-8511
Gr: 6-8 | 201 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to United Community Unit School District 304?
United Community Unit School District 304 manages 4 public schools serving 949 students.
What is the rank of United Community Unit School District 304?
United Community Unit School District 304 is ranked #565 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 United Community Unit School District 304?
89% of United Community Unit School District 304 students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of United Community Unit School District 304?
United Community Unit School District 304 has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What is United Community Unit School District 304's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $18,109 is less than the state median of $21,662. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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