Top Rankings
Dunlap CUSD 323 School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 5%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 10%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 4,791 students in Dunlap CUSD 323 School District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 5% of public schools in Illinois.
Public Schools in Dunlap CUSD 323 School District have an average math proficiency score of 57% (versus the Illinois public school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 61% (versus the 30% statewide average).
The top ranked public schools in Dunlap CUSD 323 School District are Dunlap Middle School, Hickory Grove Elementary School and Dunlap High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking. Dunlap CUSD 323 School District has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Illinois.
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (IL)
# Schools
8 Schools
4,399 Schools
# Students
4,791 Students
1,881,773 Students
# Teachers
279 Teachers
136,664 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
District Rank
Dunlap CUSD 323 School District, which is ranked within the top 5% 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 94% has increased from 89% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#33 out of 852 school districts
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)57%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
61%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
77%
50%
Graduation Rate
94%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.60
0.70
# American Indian Students
22 Students
4,556 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
1,079 Students
103,630 Students
% Asian Students
23%
6%
# Hispanic Students
239 Students
517,685 Students
% Hispanic Students
5%
28%
# Black Students
389 Students
303,129 Students
% Black Students
8%
16%
# White Students
2,789 Students
837,178 Students
% White Students
58%
45%
# Hawaiian Students
5 Students
1,684 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
268 Students
78,057 Students
% of Two or more races Students
6%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
103
79,660
# Students in K Grade:
362
120,716
# Students in 1st Grade:
356
126,380
# Students in 2nd Grade:
372
167,371
# Students in 3rd Grade:
372
130,316
# Students in 4th Grade:
391
130,337
# Students in 5th Grade:
340
129,914
# Students in 6th Grade:
349
132,189
# Students in 7th Grade:
379
135,696
# Students in 8th Grade:
377
137,626
# Students in 9th Grade:
377
149,483
# Students in 10th Grade:
357
150,499
# Students in 11th Grade:
328
146,819
# Students in 12th Grade:
328
144,755
# Ungraded Students:
-
12
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $14,788 in this school district is less than the state median of $21,990. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,563 is less than the state median of $21,244. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$71 MM
$41,381 MM
Spending
$65 MM
$39,976 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,788
$21,990
Spending / Student
$13,563
$21,244
Best Dunlap CUSD 323 School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Dunlap Middle School
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
5200 W Cedar Hills Dr
Dunlap, IL 61525
(309) 243-7778
Dunlap, IL 61525
(309) 243-7778
Grades: 6-8
| 526 students
Rank: #22.
Hickory Grove Elementary School
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2514 W Hickory Grove Rd
Dunlap, IL 61525
(309) 243-8711
Dunlap, IL 61525
(309) 243-8711
Grades: PK-5
| 856 students
Rank: #33.
Dunlap High School
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
5220 W Legion Hall Rd
Dunlap, IL 61525
(309) 243-7751
Dunlap, IL 61525
(309) 243-7751
Grades: 9-12
| 1,390 students
Rank: #44.
Wilder-waite Grade School
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
10021 N Pacific St
Peoria, IL 61615
(309) 243-7728
Peoria, IL 61615
(309) 243-7728
Grades: K-5
| 373 students
Rank: #55.
Dunlap Grade School
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
301 S 1st St
Dunlap, IL 61525
(309) 243-7772
Dunlap, IL 61525
(309) 243-7772
Grades: PK-5
| 264 students
Rank: #66.
Ridgeview Elementary School
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
3903 W Ridgeview Dr
Peoria, IL 61615
(309) 692-8260
Peoria, IL 61615
(309) 692-8260
Grades: K-5
| 424 students
Rank: #77.
Banner Elementary School
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
12610 N Allen Rd
Dunlap, IL 61525
(309) 243-7774
Dunlap, IL 61525
(309) 243-7774
Grades: K-5
| 374 students
Rank: #88.
Dunlap Valley Middle School
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
13120 N State Route 91
Dunlap, IL 61525
(309) 243-1034
Dunlap, IL 61525
(309) 243-1034
Grades: 6-8
| 584 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Dunlap CUSD 323 School District?
Dunlap CUSD 323 School District manages 8 public schools serving 4,791 students.
What is the rank of Dunlap CUSD 323 School District?
Dunlap CUSD 323 School District is ranked #38 out of 844 school districts in Illinois (top 5%) 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 overall rank (Top 5%), Highest math proficiency (Top 5%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%), Highest science proficiency (Top 10%), Highest graduation rate (Top 20%), Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Dunlap CUSD 323 School District?
58% of Dunlap CUSD 323 School District students are White, 23% of students are Asian, 8% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 5% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Dunlap CUSD 323 School District?
Dunlap CUSD 323 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 17:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What is Dunlap CUSD 323 School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,563 is less than the state median of $21,244. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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