For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 869 students in West Carroll Community Unit School District 314. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
Public Schools in West Carroll Community Unit School District 314 have an average math proficiency score of 16% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 20% (versus the 30% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 16% 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
4,392 Schools
# Students
869 Students
1,845,447 Students
# Teachers
61 Teachers
136,636 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
West Carroll Community Unit School District 314, 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 77% has decreased from 80-84% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#660 out of 865 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
16%
27%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
50%
Graduation Rate
77%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.29
0.69
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
6%
% Hispanic
11%
28%
% Black
1%
17%
% White
84%
45%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $22,567 is higher than the state median of $22,423. The school district revenue/student has grown by 17% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $19,628 is less than the state median of $21,662. The school district spending/student has grown by 24% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$20 MM
$41,381 MM
Spending
$17 MM
$39,976 MM
Revenue / Student
$22,567
$22,423
Spending / Student
$19,628
$21,662
Best West Carroll Community Unit School District 314 Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
West Carroll Primary
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2215 Wacker Rd
Savanna, IL 61074
(815) 273-7747
Savanna, IL 61074
(815) 273-7747
Gr: PK-5 | 410 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #22.
West Carroll High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
500 Cragmoor St
Savanna, IL 61074
(815) 273-7715
Savanna, IL 61074
(815) 273-7715
Gr: 9-12 | 278 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #33.
West Carroll Middle School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
633 S East St
Mount Carroll, IL 61053
(815) 244-2002
Mount Carroll, IL 61053
(815) 244-2002
Gr: 6-8 | 181 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to West Carroll Community Unit School District 314?
West Carroll Community Unit School District 314 manages 3 public schools serving 869 students.
What is the rank of West Carroll Community Unit School District 314?
West Carroll Community Unit School District 314 is ranked #661 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 West Carroll Community Unit School District 314?
84% of West Carroll Community Unit School District 314 students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of West Carroll Community Unit School District 314?
West Carroll Community Unit School District 314 has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is equal to the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What is West Carroll Community Unit School District 314's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $19,628 is less than the state median of $21,662. The school district spending/student has grown by 24% over four school years.
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