For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 599 students in Villa Grove CUSD 302 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 Villa Grove CUSD 302 School District have an average math proficiency score of 18% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 28% (versus the 30% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 10% 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
599 Students
1,841,658 Students
# Teachers
46 Teachers
137,830 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Villa Grove CUSD 302 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 80-89% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#522 out of 865 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20%
27%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
30%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
50%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)80-89%
87%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)28.8%
29.7%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.19
0.70
Showing 2014–2023. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
6%
% Hispanic
6%
29%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
1%
16%
% White
90%
45%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
4%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $17,778 in this school district is less than the state median of $25,132. The school district revenue/student has grown by 11% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,806 is less than the state median of $24,168. The school district spending/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$11 MM
$46,284 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending
$9 MM
$44,509 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Revenue / Student
$17,778
$25,132
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending / Student
$14,806
$24,168
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Best Villa Grove CUSD 302 School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Villa Grove Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
400 N Sycamore St
Villa Grove, IL 61956
(217) 832-2261
Villa Grove, IL 61956
(217) 832-2261
Gr: PK-6 | 310 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #22.
Villa Grove Jr High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
400 N Sycamore St
Villa Grove, IL 61956
(217) 832-2261
Villa Grove, IL 61956
(217) 832-2261
Gr: 7-8 | 95 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #33.
Villa Grove High School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
400 N Sycamore St
Villa Grove, IL 61956
(217) 832-2321
Villa Grove, IL 61956
(217) 832-2321
Gr: 9-12 | 194 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Villa Grove CUSD 302 School District?
Villa Grove CUSD 302 School District manages 3 public schools serving 599 students.
What is the rank of Villa Grove CUSD 302 School District?
Villa Grove CUSD 302 School District is ranked #518 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 Villa Grove CUSD 302 School District?
90% of Villa Grove CUSD 302 School District students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Villa Grove CUSD 302 School District?
Villa Grove CUSD 302 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What is Villa Grove CUSD 302 School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $14,806 is less than the state median of $24,168. The school district spending/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
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