For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 329 students in Waverly CUSD 6 School District. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
Public Schools in Waverly CUSD 6 School District have an average math proficiency score of 14% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 23% (versus the 30% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (IL)
# Schools
2 Schools
4,388 Schools
# Students
329 Students
1,842,763 Students
# Teachers
23 Teachers
137,917 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Waverly CUSD 6 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% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#653 out of 865 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
14%
27%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-69%
50%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥80%
87%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)25.5%
29.7%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.17
0.69
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
6%
% Hispanic
1%
29%
% Black
2%
16%
% White
91%
45%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $18,292 in this school district is less than the state median of $22,456. The school district revenue/student has grown by 27% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $18,182 is less than the state median of $21,694. The school district spending/student has grown by 33% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$6 MM
$41,381 MM
Spending
$6 MM
$39,976 MM
Revenue / Student
$18,292
$22,456
Spending / Student
$18,182
$21,694
Best Waverly CUSD 6 School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Waverly Jr/sr High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
201 N Miller St
Waverly, IL 62692
(217) 435-2211
Waverly, IL 62692
(217) 435-2211
Gr: 7-12 | 147 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #22.
Waverly Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
499 W Elm St
Waverly, IL 62692
(217) 435-2331
Waverly, IL 62692
(217) 435-2331
Gr: PK-6 | 182 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Waverly CUSD 6 School District?
Waverly CUSD 6 School District manages 2 public schools serving 329 students.
What is the rank of Waverly CUSD 6 School District?
Waverly CUSD 6 School District is ranked #651 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 Waverly CUSD 6 School District?
91% of Waverly CUSD 6 School District students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Waverly CUSD 6 School District?
Waverly CUSD 6 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is equal to the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What is Waverly CUSD 6 School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $18,182 is less than the state median of $21,694. The school district spending/student has grown by 33% over four school years.
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