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Wethersfield CUSD 230 School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 539 students in Wethersfield CUSD 230 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 Wethersfield CUSD 230 School District have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 28% (versus the 30% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (IL)
# Schools
2 Schools
4,399 Schools
# Students
539 Students
1,881,779 Students
# Teachers
43 Teachers
136,665 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Wethersfield CUSD 230 School District, 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 85% has increased from 80-89% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#443 out of 865 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
27%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
50%
Graduation Rate
85%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.45
0.70
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
1%
6%
% Hispanic
16%
28%
% Black
4%
16%
% White
73%
45%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $16,941 in this school district is less than the state median of $21,990. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,954 is less than the state median of $21,244. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$9 MM
$41,381 MM
Spending
$9 MM
$39,976 MM
Revenue / Student
$16,941
$21,990
Spending / Student
$15,954
$21,244
Best Wethersfield CUSD 230 School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Wethersfield Jr/sr High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
439 Willard St
Kewanee, IL 61443
(309) 853-4205
Kewanee, IL 61443
(309) 853-4205
Gr: 7-12 | 233 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #22.
Wethersfield Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
439 Willard St
Kewanee, IL 61443
(309) 853-4800
Kewanee, IL 61443
(309) 853-4800
Gr: PK-6 | 306 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Wethersfield CUSD 230 School District?
Wethersfield CUSD 230 School District manages 2 public schools serving 539 students.
What is the rank of Wethersfield CUSD 230 School District?
Wethersfield CUSD 230 School District is ranked #451 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. This district ranks in the top 20% of Illinois school districts for: Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Wethersfield CUSD 230 School District?
73% of Wethersfield CUSD 230 School District students are White, 16% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Wethersfield CUSD 230 School District?
Wethersfield CUSD 230 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What is Wethersfield CUSD 230 School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $15,954 is less than the state median of $21,244. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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