Top Rankings
Centralia SD 135 School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,065 students in Centralia SD 135 School District. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
Public Schools in Centralia SD 135 School District have an average math proficiency score of 8% (versus the Illinois public school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 19% (versus the 30% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (IL)
# Schools
4 Schools
4,399 Schools
# Students
1,065 Students
1,881,773 Students
# Teachers
83 Teachers
136,664 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
District Rank
Centralia SD 135 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.
Overall District Rank
#753 out of 852 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)8%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
18%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
50%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.60
0.70
# American Indian Students
6 Students
4,556 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
1%
# Asian Students
4 Students
103,630 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
6%
# Hispanic Students
57 Students
517,685 Students
% Hispanic Students
5%
28%
# Black Students
206 Students
303,129 Students
% Black Students
19%
16%
# White Students
626 Students
837,178 Students
% White Students
59%
45%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
1,684 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
165 Students
78,057 Students
% of Two or more races Students
16%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
35
79,660
# Students in K Grade:
126
120,716
# Students in 1st Grade:
93
126,380
# Students in 2nd Grade:
127
167,371
# Students in 3rd Grade:
100
130,316
# Students in 4th Grade:
105
130,337
# Students in 5th Grade:
114
129,914
# Students in 6th Grade:
111
132,189
# Students in 7th Grade:
135
135,696
# Students in 8th Grade:
119
137,626
# Students in 9th Grade:
-
149,483
# Students in 10th Grade:
-
150,499
# Students in 11th Grade:
-
146,819
# Students in 12th Grade:
-
144,755
# Ungraded Students:
-
12
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $20,390 in this school district is less than the state median of $21,990. The school district revenue/student has grown by 11% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $18,159 is less than the state median of $21,244. The school district spending/student has grown by 11% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$22 MM
$41,381 MM
Spending
$19 MM
$39,976 MM
Revenue / Student
$20,390
$21,990
Spending / Student
$18,159
$21,244
Best Centralia SD 135 School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Jordan Elementary School
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
311 Airport Rd
Centralia, IL 62801
(618) 532-1907
Centralia, IL 62801
(618) 532-1907
Grades: 2-3
| 227 students
Rank: #22.
Schiller Elementary School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 11-19% )
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
800 W 4th St
Centralia, IL 62801
(618) 532-1907
Centralia, IL 62801
(618) 532-1907
Grades: PK-1
| 251 students
Rank: #33.
Centralia Jr High School
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
900 S Pine St
Centralia, IL 62801
(618) 532-1907
Centralia, IL 62801
(618) 532-1907
Grades: 4-8
| 584 students
Rank: n/an/a
422 S Elm St
Centralia, IL 62801
(618) 532-1907
Centralia, IL 62801
(618) 532-1907
Grades: PK
| 3 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Centralia SD 135 School District?
Centralia SD 135 School District manages 4 public schools serving 1,065 students.
What is the rank of Centralia SD 135 School District?
Centralia SD 135 School District is ranked #754 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: Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Centralia SD 135 School District?
59% of Centralia SD 135 School District students are White, 19% of students are Black, 16% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Centralia SD 135 School District?
Centralia SD 135 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What is Centralia SD 135 School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $18,159 is less than the state median of $21,244. The school district spending/student has grown by 11% over four school years.
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