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Winnebago CUSD 323 School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,268 students in Winnebago CUSD 323 School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in Illinois.
Public Schools in Winnebago CUSD 323 School District have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the Illinois public school average of 26%), 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 56% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (IL)
# Schools
4 Schools
4,399 Schools
# Students
1,268 Students
1,881,779 Students
# Teachers
102 Teachers
136,665 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Winnebago CUSD 323 School District, which is ranked within the top 30% of all 844 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 90-94% has increased from 85-89% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#245 out of 852 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)29%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
61%
50%
Graduation Rate
90-94%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.33
0.70
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
1%
6%
% Hispanic
10%
28%
% 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 $21,315 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 $22,981 is higher than the state median of $21,244. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$27 MM
$41,381 MM
Spending
$29 MM
$39,976 MM
Revenue / Student
$21,315
$21,990
Spending / Student
$22,981
$21,244
Best Winnebago CUSD 323 School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Winnebago Middle School
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
407 N Elida St
Winnebago, IL 61088
(815) 335-2364
Winnebago, IL 61088
(815) 335-2364
Grades: 6-8
| 297 students
Rank: #22.
Jean Mcnair Elementary School
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
304 E Mcnair Rd
Winnebago, IL 61088
(815) 335-1607
Winnebago, IL 61088
(815) 335-1607
Grades: 3-5
| 259 students
Rank: #33.
Winnebago High School
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
200 E Mcnair Rd
Winnebago, IL 61088
(815) 335-2336
Winnebago, IL 61088
(815) 335-2336
Grades: 9-12
| 406 students
Rank: n/an/a
309 S Benton St
Winnebago, IL 61088
(815) 335-2318
Winnebago, IL 61088
(815) 335-2318
Grades: PK-2
| 306 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Winnebago CUSD 323 School District?
Winnebago CUSD 323 School District manages 4 public schools serving 1,268 students.
What is the rank of Winnebago CUSD 323 School District?
Winnebago CUSD 323 School District is ranked #253 out of 844 school districts in Illinois (top 30%) 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: Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
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 $22,981 is higher than the state median of $21,244. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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