For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,267 students in Winnebago CUSD 323 School District. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Illinois.
Public Schools in Winnebago CUSD 323 School District have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 30% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 19% 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
4 Schools
4,388 Schools
# Students
1,267 Students
1,842,763 Students
# Teachers
105 Teachers
137,917 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Winnebago CUSD 323 School District, which is ranked within the top 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 87% has decreased from 90-94% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#266 out of 865 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
27%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
61%
50%
Graduation Rate
87%
87%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)15.2%
29.7%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.34
0.69
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
6%
% Hispanic
10%
29%
% Black
3%
16%
% White
81%
45%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $21,331 in this school district is less than the state median of $22,456. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $22,999 is higher than the state median of $21,694. The school district spending/student has grown by 34% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$27 MM
$41,381 MM
Spending
$29 MM
$39,976 MM
Revenue / Student
$21,331
$22,456
Spending / Student
$22,999
$21,694
Best Winnebago CUSD 323 School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Winnebago Middle School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
407 N Elida St
Winnebago, IL 61088
(815) 335-2364
Winnebago, IL 61088
(815) 335-2364
Gr: 6-8 | 296 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #22.
Winnebago High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
200 E Mcnair Rd
Winnebago, IL 61088
(815) 335-2336
Winnebago, IL 61088
(815) 335-2336
Gr: 9-12 | 422 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #33.
Jean Mcnair Elementary School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
304 E Mcnair Rd
Winnebago, IL 61088
(815) 335-1607
Winnebago, IL 61088
(815) 335-1607
Gr: 3-5 | 252 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: n/an/a
309 S Benton St
Winnebago, IL 61088
(815) 335-2318
Winnebago, IL 61088
(815) 335-2318
Gr: PK-2 | 297 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Winnebago CUSD 323 School District?
Winnebago CUSD 323 School District manages 4 public schools serving 1,267 students.
What is the rank of Winnebago CUSD 323 School District?
Winnebago CUSD 323 School District is ranked #270 out of 861 school districts in Illinois (top 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 Winnebago CUSD 323 School District?
81% of Winnebago CUSD 323 School District students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Winnebago CUSD 323 School District?
Winnebago CUSD 323 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What is Winnebago CUSD 323 School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $22,999 is higher than the state median of $21,694. The school district spending/student has grown by 34% over four school years.
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