For the 2024 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,399 students in Vandalia CUSD 203 School District. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
Public Schools in Vandalia CUSD 203 School District have an average math proficiency score of 16% (versus the Illinois public school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 25% (versus the 31% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (IL)
# Schools
3 Schools
4,386 Schools
# Students
1,399 Students
1,867,247 Students
# Teachers
115 Teachers
134,644 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
District Rank
Vandalia CUSD 203 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 85-89% has increased from 80-84% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#534 out of 926 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
17%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
32%
Graduation Rate
(17-18)85-89%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.13
0.68
# American Indian Students
n/a
4,748 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
4 Students
100,579 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
5%
# Hispanic Students
22 Students
506,853 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
27%
# Black Students
n/a
308,140 Students
% Black Students
n/a
17%
# White Students
1,306 Students
868,645 Students
% White Students
93%
47%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
1,861 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
67 Students
76,347 Students
% of Two or more races Students
5%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
79
71,078
# Students in K Grade:
124
124,988
# Students in 1st Grade:
111
127,117
# Students in 2nd Grade:
94
127,748
# Students in 3rd Grade:
90
127,544
# Students in 4th Grade:
108
129,636
# Students in 5th Grade:
93
133,910
# Students in 6th Grade:
97
135,734
# Students in 7th Grade:
105
141,129
# Students in 8th Grade:
112
145,775
# Students in 9th Grade:
99
157,172
# Students in 10th Grade:
94
149,262
# Students in 11th Grade:
108
146,253
# Students in 12th Grade:
85
149,901
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $19,539 in this school district is less than the state median of $22,162. The school district revenue/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $17,589 is less than the state median of $21,409. The school district spending/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$27 MM
$41,381 MM
Spending
$25 MM
$39,976 MM
Revenue / Student
$19,539
$22,162
Spending / Student
$17,589
$21,409
Best Vandalia CUSD 203 School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Vandalia Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1017 W Fletcher St
Vandalia, IL 62471
(618) 283-5166
Vandalia, IL 62471
(618) 283-5166
Grades: PK-3
| 498 students
Rank: #22.
Vandalia Community High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1109 N 8th St
Vandalia, IL 62471
(618) 283-5155
Vandalia, IL 62471
(618) 283-5155
Grades: 9-12
| 386 students
Rank: #33.
Vandalia Junior High School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1011 W Fletcher St
Vandalia, IL 62471
(618) 283-5151
Vandalia, IL 62471
(618) 283-5151
Grades: 4-8
| 515 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Vandalia CUSD 203 School District?
Vandalia CUSD 203 School District manages 3 public schools serving 1,399 students.
What is the rank of Vandalia CUSD 203 School District?
Vandalia CUSD 203 School District is ranked #568 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.
What is the racial composition of students in Vandalia CUSD 203 School District?
93% of Vandalia CUSD 203 School District students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Vandalia CUSD 203 School District?
Vandalia CUSD 203 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What is Vandalia CUSD 203 School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $17,589 is less than the state median of $21,409. The school district spending/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
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