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Beecher City CUSD 20 School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 10%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 357 students in Beecher City CUSD 20 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 Beecher City CUSD 20 School District have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the Illinois public school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 30% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (IL)
# Schools
2 Schools
4,407 Schools
# Students
357 Students
1,852,049 Students
# Teachers
29 Teachers
135,525 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
District Rank
Beecher City CUSD 20 School District, which is ranked within the top 30% 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 80% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#241 out of 852 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)35-39%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-79%
50%
Graduation Rate
≥80%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.12
0.69
# American Indian Students
n/a
4,561 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
3 Students
101,355 Students
% Asian Students
1%
6%
# Hispanic Students
3 Students
508,474 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
28%
# Black Students
4 Students
304,568 Students
% Black Students
1%
16%
# White Students
335 Students
850,566 Students
% White Students
94%
46%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
1,792 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
12 Students
77,673 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
35
76,302
# Students in K Grade:
29
121,279
# Students in 1st Grade:
26
129,946
# Students in 2nd Grade:
26
128,444
# Students in 3rd Grade:
25
128,947
# Students in 4th Grade:
28
128,405
# Students in 5th Grade:
22
130,443
# Students in 6th Grade:
19
134,563
# Students in 7th Grade:
28
136,237
# Students in 8th Grade:
27
141,576
# Students in 9th Grade:
16
152,945
# Students in 10th Grade:
25
153,002
# Students in 11th Grade:
24
143,636
# Students in 12th Grade:
27
146,324
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $16,608 in this school district is less than the state median of $22,343. The school district revenue/student has declined by 43% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,599 is less than the state median of $21,585. The school district spending/student has declined by 41% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$6 MM
$41,381 MM
Spending
$5 MM
$39,976 MM
Revenue / Student
$16,608
$22,343
Spending / Student
$14,599
$21,585
Best Beecher City CUSD 20 School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Beecher City Grade School
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
304 E Vine
Beecher City, IL 62414
(618) 487-5100
Beecher City, IL 62414
(618) 487-5100
Grades: PK-5
| 191 students
Rank: #22.
Beecher City Jr-sr High School
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
438 E State Highway 33
Beecher City, IL 62414
(618) 487-5100
Beecher City, IL 62414
(618) 487-5100
Grades: 6-12
| 166 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Beecher City CUSD 20 School District?
Beecher City CUSD 20 School District manages 2 public schools serving 357 students.
What is the rank of Beecher City CUSD 20 School District?
Beecher City CUSD 20 School District is ranked #220 out of 845 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 math proficiency (Top 20%) and Highest science proficiency (Top 10%)
What is the racial composition of students in Beecher City CUSD 20 School District?
94% of Beecher City CUSD 20 School District students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Beecher City CUSD 20 School District?
Beecher City CUSD 20 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What is Beecher City CUSD 20 School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $14,599 is less than the state median of $21,585. The school district spending/student has declined by 41% over four school years.
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