For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 512 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 20% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 30% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 6% 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
512 Students
1,841,658 Students
# Teachers
42 Teachers
137,830 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Western CUSD 12 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 60-79% has decreased from 80-89% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#420 out of 865 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 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)
35%
30%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
50%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)60-79%
87%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)30.9%
29.7%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.11
0.70
Showing 2014–2023. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
6%
% Hispanic
2%
29%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
1%
16%
% White
94%
45%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
4%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $22,629 in this school district is less than the state median of $25,132. The school district revenue/student has grown by 13% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $22,150 is less than the state median of $24,168. The school district spending/student has grown by 23% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$12 MM
$46,284 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
Spending
$11 MM
$44,509 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
Revenue / Student
$22,629
$25,132
Showing 2012–2023. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
Spending / Student
$22,150
$24,168
Showing 2012–2023. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
Best Western CUSD 12 School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Western Jr High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
300 Chaney St
Kinderhook, IL 62345
(217) 432-8324
Kinderhook, IL 62345
(217) 432-8324
Gr: 6-8 | 146 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #22.
Western Barry Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
401 Mcdonough St
Barry, IL 62312
(217) 335-2323
Barry, IL 62312
(217) 335-2323
Gr: K-5 | 225 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #33.
Western High School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
401 Mcdonough St
Barry, IL 62312
(217) 335-2323
Barry, IL 62312
(217) 335-2323
Gr: 9-12 | 141 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Western CUSD 12 School District?
Western CUSD 12 School District manages 3 public schools serving 512 students.
What is the rank of Western CUSD 12 School District?
Western CUSD 12 School District is ranked #431 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 Western CUSD 12 School District?
94% of Western CUSD 12 School District students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Western CUSD 12 School District?
Western CUSD 12 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, 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 $22,150 is less than the state median of $24,168. The school district spending/student has grown by 23% over four school years.
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