Top Rankings
Bismarck Henning CUSD School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 820 students in Bismarck Henning CUSD School District. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
Public Schools in Bismarck Henning CUSD School District have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the Illinois public school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 29% (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 55% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (IL)
# Schools
3 Schools
4,408 Schools
# Students
820 Students
1,888,363 Students
# Teachers
35 Teachers
135,534 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
District Rank
Bismarck Henning CUSD School District, which is ranked within the bottom 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 95% has increased from 85-89% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#429 out of 852 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)21%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
50%
Graduation Rate
≥95%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.20
0.70
# American Indian Students
n/a
4,564 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
3 Students
101,358 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
6%
# Hispanic Students
43 Students
508,785 Students
% Hispanic Students
5%
27%
# Black Students
9 Students
304,592 Students
% Black Students
1%
17%
# White Students
733 Students
851,337 Students
% White Students
90%
45%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
1,792 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
32 Students
77,678 Students
% of Two or more races Students
4%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
26
76,314
# Students in K Grade:
52
121,289
# Students in 1st Grade:
61
130,456
# Students in 2nd Grade:
59
163,954
# Students in 3rd Grade:
49
128,977
# Students in 4th Grade:
59
128,440
# Students in 5th Grade:
52
130,483
# Students in 6th Grade:
69
134,608
# Students in 7th Grade:
59
136,282
# Students in 8th Grade:
69
141,626
# Students in 9th Grade:
72
152,960
# Students in 10th Grade:
63
153,002
# Students in 11th Grade:
73
143,636
# Students in 12th Grade:
57
146,324
# Ungraded Students:
-
12
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $14,373 in this school district is less than the state median of $21,914. The school district revenue/student has declined by 27% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,189 is less than the state median of $21,170. The school district spending/student has declined by 24% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$12 MM
$41,381 MM
Spending
$11 MM
$39,976 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,373
$21,914
Spending / Student
$13,189
$21,170
Best Bismarck Henning CUSD School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Bismarck-henning Elementary School
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
Po Box 50
Bismarck, IL 61814
(217) 759-7251
Bismarck, IL 61814
(217) 759-7251
Grades: PK-4
| 306 students
Rank: #22.
Bismarck-henning Jr High School
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
Po Box 350
Bismarck, IL 61814
(217) 759-7301
Bismarck, IL 61814
(217) 759-7301
Grades: 5-8
| 249 students
Rank: #33.
Coop High School 1
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
Po Box 200
Bismarck, IL 61814
(217) 759-7291
Bismarck, IL 61814
(217) 759-7291
Grades: 9-12
| 265 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Bismarck Henning CUSD School District?
Bismarck Henning CUSD School District manages 3 public schools serving 820 students.
What is the rank of Bismarck Henning CUSD School District?
Bismarck Henning CUSD School District is ranked #441 out of 845 school districts in Illinois (bottom 50%) 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 5%)
What is the racial composition of students in Bismarck Henning CUSD School District?
90% of Bismarck Henning CUSD School District students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Bismarck Henning CUSD School District?
Bismarck Henning CUSD School District has a student/teacher ratio of 16:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What is Bismarck Henning CUSD School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,189 is less than the state median of $21,170. The school district spending/student has declined by 24% over four school years.
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