For the 2024-25 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,017 students in Athens CUSD 213 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 Athens CUSD 213 School District have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the Illinois public school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 30% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (IL)
# Schools
4 Schools
4,408 Schools
# Students
1,017 Students
1,888,363 Students
# Teachers
72 Teachers
135,534 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
District Rank
Athens CUSD 213 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 85-89% has stayed relatively flat 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)
55-59%
50%
Graduation Rate
85-89%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.17
0.70
# American Indian Students
1 Student
4,564 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
6 Students
101,358 Students
% Asian Students
1%
6%
# Hispanic Students
20 Students
508,785 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
27%
# Black Students
18 Students
304,592 Students
% Black Students
2%
17%
# White Students
925 Students
851,337 Students
% White Students
91%
45%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
1,792 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
46 Students
77,678 Students
% of Two or more races Students
4%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
66
76,314
# Students in K Grade:
76
121,289
# Students in 1st Grade:
69
130,456
# Students in 2nd Grade:
58
163,954
# Students in 3rd Grade:
57
128,977
# Students in 4th Grade:
69
128,440
# Students in 5th Grade:
81
130,483
# Students in 6th Grade:
63
134,608
# Students in 7th Grade:
79
136,282
# Students in 8th Grade:
86
141,626
# Students in 9th Grade:
59
152,960
# Students in 10th Grade:
94
153,002
# Students in 11th Grade:
84
143,636
# Students in 12th Grade:
76
146,324
# Ungraded Students:
-
12
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $16,738 in this school district is less than the state median of $21,914. The school district revenue/student has grown by 17% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $17,731 is less than the state median of $21,170. The school district spending/student has declined by 16% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$17 MM
$41,381 MM
Spending
$18 MM
$39,976 MM
Revenue / Student
$16,738
$21,914
Spending / Student
$17,731
$21,170
Best Athens CUSD 213 School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Cantrall Elementary School
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1 Braves Ln
Cantrall, IL 62625
(217) 487-7312
Cantrall, IL 62625
(217) 487-7312
Grades: PK-3
| 325 students
Rank: #22.
Cantrall Intermediate School
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
155 Claypool St
Cantrall, IL 62625
(217) 487-9082
Cantrall, IL 62625
(217) 487-9082
Grades: 4-6
| 214 students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Athens Junior High School
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
501 Warrior Way
Athens, IL 62613
(217) 636-8380
Athens, IL 62613
(217) 636-8380
Grades: 7-8
| 165 students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Athens Sr High School
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
501 Warrior Way
Athens, IL 62613
(217) 636-8314
Athens, IL 62613
(217) 636-8314
Grades: 9-12
| 313 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Athens CUSD 213 School District?
Athens CUSD 213 School District manages 4 public schools serving 1,017 students.
What is the rank of Athens CUSD 213 School District?
Athens CUSD 213 School District is ranked #256 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.
What is the racial composition of students in Athens CUSD 213 School District?
91% of Athens CUSD 213 School District students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Athens CUSD 213 School District?
Athens CUSD 213 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is equal to the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What is Athens CUSD 213 School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $17,731 is less than the state median of $21,170. The school district spending/student has declined by 16% over four school years.
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