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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 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 813 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 12% 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
4,418 Schools
# Students
813 Students
1,884,056 Students
# Teachers
40 Teachers
136,858 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
District Rank
Bismarck Henning CUSD School District, which is ranked within the bottom 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 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
0.23
0.70
# American Indian Students
n/a
4,562 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
3 Students
103,646 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
6%
# Hispanic Students
43 Students
518,306 Students
% Hispanic Students
5%
28%
# Black Students
13 Students
303,554 Students
% Black Students
2%
16%
# White Students
713 Students
838,269 Students
% White Students
88%
45%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
1,685 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
41 Students
78,180 Students
% of Two or more races Students
5%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
23
79,739
# Students in K Grade:
53
120,814
# Students in 1st Grade:
49
126,572
# Students in 2nd Grade:
61
167,546
# Students in 3rd Grade:
58
130,511
# Students in 4th Grade:
53
130,546
# Students in 5th Grade:
65
130,044
# Students in 6th Grade:
51
132,465
# Students in 7th Grade:
72
136,042
# Students in 8th Grade:
63
137,926
# Students in 9th Grade:
67
149,569
# Students in 10th Grade:
71
150,589
# Students in 11th Grade:
58
146,876
# Students in 12th Grade:
69
144,805
# Ungraded Students:
-
12
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $14,497 in this school district is less than the state median of $21,964. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,303 is less than the state median of $21,218. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$12 MM
$41,381 MM

Spending
$11 MM
$39,976 MM

Revenue / Student
$14,497
$21,964

Spending / Student
$13,303
$21,218

Best Bismarck Henning CUSD School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Bismarck-henning Elementary School
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
5 W Holloway St
Bismarck, IL 61814
(217) 759-7251
Bismarck, IL 61814
(217) 759-7251
Grades: PK-4
| 297 students
Rank: #22.
Bismarck-henning Jr High School
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
17302 E 2750 North Rd
Bismarck, IL 61814
(217) 759-7301
Bismarck, IL 61814
(217) 759-7301
Grades: 5-8
| 251 students
Rank: #33.
Coop High School 1
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
17268 E 2750 North Rd
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 813 students.
What is the rank of Bismarck Henning CUSD School District?
Bismarck Henning CUSD School District is ranked #440 out of 844 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?
88% of Bismarck Henning CUSD School District students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 2% 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 14:1, which is equal to 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 $13,303 is less than the state median of $21,218. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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