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 2024-25 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,089 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 55% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (IL)
# Schools
4 Schools
4,408 Schools
# Students
1,089 Students
1,888,363 Students
# Teachers
85 Teachers
135,534 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
District Rank
Centralia SD 135 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.
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
0.59
0.70
# American Indian Students
5 Students
4,564 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
1%
# Asian Students
4 Students
101,358 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
6%
# Hispanic Students
44 Students
508,785 Students
% Hispanic Students
4%
27%
# Black Students
212 Students
304,592 Students
% Black Students
20%
17%
# White Students
647 Students
851,337 Students
% White Students
59%
45%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
1,792 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
176 Students
77,678 Students
% of Two or more races Students
16%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
24
76,314
# Students in K Grade:
107
121,289
# Students in 1st Grade:
134
130,456
# Students in 2nd Grade:
109
163,954
# Students in 3rd Grade:
111
128,977
# Students in 4th Grade:
119
128,440
# Students in 5th Grade:
113
130,483
# Students in 6th Grade:
129
134,608
# Students in 7th Grade:
120
136,282
# Students in 8th Grade:
123
141,626
# Students in 9th Grade:
-
152,960
# Students in 10th Grade:
-
153,002
# Students in 11th Grade:
-
143,636
# Students in 12th Grade:
-
146,324
# Ungraded Students:
-
12
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $19,940 in this school district is less than the state median of $21,914. The school district revenue/student has grown by 29% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $17,758 is less than the state median of $21,170. The school district spending/student has grown by 17% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$22 MM
$41,381 MM
Spending
$19 MM
$39,976 MM
Revenue / Student
$19,940
$21,914
Spending / Student
$17,758
$21,170
Best Centralia SD 135 School District Public Schools (2024-25)
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
| 221 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
| 262 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
| 604 students
Rank: n/an/a
422 S Elm St
Centralia, IL 62801
(618) 532-1907
Centralia, IL 62801
(618) 532-1907
Grades: PK
| 2 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Centralia SD 135 School District?
Centralia SD 135 School District manages 4 public schools serving 1,089 students.
What is the rank of Centralia SD 135 School District?
Centralia SD 135 School District is ranked #755 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: 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, 20% of students are Black, 16% of students are Two or more races, 4% 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 $17,758 is less than the state median of $21,170. The school district spending/student has grown by 17% over four school years.
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