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Western CUSD 12 School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 522 students in Western CUSD 12 School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Illinois.
Public Schools in Western CUSD 12 School District have an average math proficiency score of 18% (versus the Illinois public school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 30% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 4% 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
4,387 Schools
# Students
522 Students
1,867,569 Students
# Teachers
46 Teachers
134,653 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
District Rank
Western CUSD 12 School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 845 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 60-79% has decreased from 80-89% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#398 out of 852 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)18%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
50%
Graduation Rate
60-79%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.08
0.68
# American Indian Students
n/a
4,751 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
1 Student
100,582 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
5%
# Hispanic Students
13 Students
507,164 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
27%
# Black Students
3 Students
308,164 Students
% Black Students
1%
17%
# White Students
501 Students
869,416 Students
% White Students
96%
47%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
1,861 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
4 Students
76,352 Students
% of Two or more races Students
1%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
66
71,090
# Students in K Grade:
53
124,998
# Students in 1st Grade:
38
127,122
# Students in 2nd Grade:
30
127,783
# Students in 3rd Grade:
38
127,574
# Students in 4th Grade:
33
129,671
# Students in 5th Grade:
30
133,950
# Students in 6th Grade:
34
135,779
# Students in 7th Grade:
34
141,174
# Students in 8th Grade:
50
145,825
# Students in 9th Grade:
36
157,187
# Students in 10th Grade:
35
149,262
# Students in 11th Grade:
28
146,253
# Students in 12th Grade:
17
149,901
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $19,054 in this school district is less than the state median of $22,158. The school district revenue/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $17,088 is less than the state median of $21,406. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$10 MM
$41,381 MM
Spending
$9 MM
$39,976 MM
Revenue / Student
$19,054
$22,158
Spending / Student
$17,088
$21,406
Best Western CUSD 12 School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Western Barry Elementary School
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
401 Mcdonough St
Barry, IL 62312
(217) 335-2323
Barry, IL 62312
(217) 335-2323
Grades: K-5
| 223 students
Rank: #22.
Western Jr High School
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
Po Box 189
Kinderhook, IL 62345
(217) 432-8324
Kinderhook, IL 62345
(217) 432-8324
Grades: 6-8
| 183 students
Rank: #33.
Western High School
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
401 Mcdonough St
Barry, IL 62312
(217) 335-2323
Barry, IL 62312
(217) 335-2323
Grades: 9-12
| 116 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Western CUSD 12 School District?
Western CUSD 12 School District manages 3 public schools serving 522 students.
What is the rank of Western CUSD 12 School District?
Western CUSD 12 School District is ranked #400 out of 845 school districts in Illinois (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Illinois school districts for: Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Western CUSD 12 School District?
96% of Western CUSD 12 School District students are White, 2% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Western CUSD 12 School District?
Western CUSD 12 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What is Western CUSD 12 School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $17,088 is less than the state median of $21,406. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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