For the 2024-25 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 2,150 students in Canton Union SD 66 School District. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
Public Schools in Canton Union SD 66 School District have an average math proficiency score of 19% (versus the Illinois public school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 24% (versus the 30% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (IL)
# Schools
5 Schools
4,408 Schools
# Students
2,150 Students
1,888,363 Students
# Teachers
157 Teachers
135,534 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
District Rank
Canton Union SD 66 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 80-84% has decreased from 85-89% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#530 out of 852 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)19%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
50%
Graduation Rate
80-84%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.18
0.70
# American Indian Students
4 Students
4,564 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
9 Students
101,358 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
6%
# Hispanic Students
43 Students
508,785 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
27%
# Black Students
52 Students
304,592 Students
% Black Students
3%
17%
# White Students
1,950 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
91 Students
77,678 Students
% of Two or more races Students
4%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
104
76,314
# Students in K Grade:
141
121,289
# Students in 1st Grade:
170
130,456
# Students in 2nd Grade:
123
163,954
# Students in 3rd Grade:
180
128,977
# Students in 4th Grade:
146
128,440
# Students in 5th Grade:
154
130,483
# Students in 6th Grade:
179
134,608
# Students in 7th Grade:
155
136,282
# Students in 8th Grade:
157
141,626
# Students in 9th Grade:
207
152,960
# Students in 10th Grade:
155
153,002
# Students in 11th Grade:
132
143,636
# Students in 12th Grade:
147
146,324
# Ungraded Students:
-
12
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $14,205 in this school district is less than the state median of $21,914. The school district revenue/student has grown by 15% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $11,299 is less than the state median of $21,170. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$31 MM
$41,381 MM
Spending
$24 MM
$39,976 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,205
$21,914
Spending / Student
$11,299
$21,170
Best Canton Union SD 66 School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Canton High School
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1001 N Main St
Canton, IL 61520
(309) 647-1820
Canton, IL 61520
(309) 647-1820
Grades: 9-12
| 641 students
Rank: #22.
Ingersoll Middle School
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1605 E Ash St
Canton, IL 61520
(309) 647-6951
Canton, IL 61520
(309) 647-6951
Grades: 5-8
| 645 students
Rank: #33.
Eastview Elementary School
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1490 E Myrtle St
Canton, IL 61520
(309) 647-0136
Canton, IL 61520
(309) 647-0136
Grades: PK-4
| 265 students
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Lincoln Elementary School
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
20 Lincoln Rd
Canton, IL 61520
(309) 647-7594
Canton, IL 61520
(309) 647-7594
Grades: K-4
| 201 students
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Westview Elementary School
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
700 Old West Vine St
Canton, IL 61520
(309) 647-2111
Canton, IL 61520
(309) 647-2111
Grades: PK-4
| 398 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Canton Union SD 66 School District?
Canton Union SD 66 School District manages 5 public schools serving 2,150 students.
What is the rank of Canton Union SD 66 School District?
Canton Union SD 66 School District is ranked #537 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.
What is the racial composition of students in Canton Union SD 66 School District?
91% of Canton Union SD 66 School District students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Canton Union SD 66 School District?
Canton Union SD 66 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is equal to the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What is Canton Union SD 66 School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $11,299 is less than the state median of $21,170. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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