For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 297 students in Bement CUSD 5 School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Illinois.
Public Schools in Bement CUSD 5 School District have an average math proficiency score of 18% (versus the Illinois public school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 30% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 11% 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
3 Schools
4,399 Schools
# Students
297 Students
1,881,773 Students
# Teachers
25 Teachers
136,664 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
District Rank
Bement CUSD 5 School District, which is ranked within the top 50% 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 60-79% has decreased from 80% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#383 out of 852 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)15-19%
28%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
30%

Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
50%
Graduation Rate
60-79%
87%

Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.21
0.70
# American Indian Students
n/a
4,556 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
1 Student
103,630 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
6%
# Hispanic Students
14 Students
517,685 Students
% Hispanic Students
5%
28%
# Black Students
5 Students
303,129 Students
% Black Students
2%
16%
# White Students
264 Students
837,178 Students
% White Students
89%
45%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
1,684 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
13 Students
78,057 Students
% of Two or more races Students
4%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
34
79,660
# Students in K Grade:
12
120,716
# Students in 1st Grade:
20
126,380
# Students in 2nd Grade:
19
167,371
# Students in 3rd Grade:
19
130,316
# Students in 4th Grade:
17
130,337
# Students in 5th Grade:
16
129,914
# Students in 6th Grade:
25
132,189
# Students in 7th Grade:
23
135,696
# Students in 8th Grade:
19
137,626
# Students in 9th Grade:
36
149,483
# Students in 10th Grade:
18
150,499
# Students in 11th Grade:
20
146,819
# Students in 12th Grade:
19
144,755
# Ungraded Students:
-
12
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $21,751 in this school district is less than the state median of $21,990. The school district revenue/student has declined by 6% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $18,451 is less than the state median of $21,244. The school district spending/student has declined by 6% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$7 MM
$41,381 MM

Spending
$6 MM
$39,976 MM

Revenue / Student
$21,751
$21,990

Spending / Student
$18,451
$21,244

Best Bement CUSD 5 School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Bement Middle School
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
201 S Champaign St
Bement, IL 61813
(217) 678-4200
Bement, IL 61813
(217) 678-4200
Grades: 6-8
| 67 students
Rank: #22.
Bement High School
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
201 S Champaign St
Bement, IL 61813
(217) 678-4200
Bement, IL 61813
(217) 678-4200
Grades: 9-12
| 93 students
Rank: #33.
Bement Elementary School
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
201 S Champaign St
Bement, IL 61813
(217) 678-4200
Bement, IL 61813
(217) 678-4200
Grades: PK-5
| 137 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Bement CUSD 5 School District?
Bement CUSD 5 School District manages 3 public schools serving 297 students.
What is the rank of Bement CUSD 5 School District?
Bement CUSD 5 School District is ranked #359 out of 844 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 Bement CUSD 5 School District?
89% of Bement CUSD 5 School District students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Bement CUSD 5 School District?
Bement CUSD 5 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What is Bement CUSD 5 School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $18,451 is less than the state median of $21,244. The school district spending/student has declined by 6% over four school years.
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