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El Paso-Gridley CUSD 11 School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,176 students in El Paso-Gridley CUSD 11 School District. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Illinois.
Public Schools in El Paso-Gridley CUSD 11 School District have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the Illinois public school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 30% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 11% 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
4 Schools
4,418 Schools
# Students
1,176 Students
1,884,056 Students
# Teachers
89 Teachers
136,858 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
District Rank
El Paso-Gridley CUSD 11 School District, which is ranked within the top 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 90-94% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#257 out of 852 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)31%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
72%
50%
Graduation Rate
90-94%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.21
0.70
# American Indian Students
n/a
4,562 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
n/a
103,646 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
6%
# Hispanic Students
55 Students
518,306 Students
% Hispanic Students
5%
28%
# Black Students
20 Students
303,554 Students
% Black Students
2%
16%
# White Students
1,046 Students
838,269 Students
% White Students
89%
45%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
1,685 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
55 Students
78,180 Students
% of Two or more races Students
4%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
62
79,739
# Students in K Grade:
67
120,814
# Students in 1st Grade:
60
126,572
# Students in 2nd Grade:
72
167,546
# Students in 3rd Grade:
93
130,511
# Students in 4th Grade:
77
130,546
# Students in 5th Grade:
81
130,044
# Students in 6th Grade:
85
132,465
# Students in 7th Grade:
110
136,042
# Students in 8th Grade:
114
137,926
# Students in 9th Grade:
81
149,569
# Students in 10th Grade:
82
150,589
# Students in 11th Grade:
94
146,876
# Students in 12th Grade:
98
144,805
# Ungraded Students:
-
12
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $13,574 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 $12,518 is less than the state median of $21,218. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$16 MM
$41,381 MM
Spending
$15 MM
$39,976 MM
Revenue / Student
$13,574
$21,964
Spending / Student
$12,518
$21,218
Best El Paso-Gridley CUSD 11 School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Jefferson Park School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 60-69% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
250 W 3rd St
El Paso, IL 61738
(309) 527-4405
El Paso, IL 61738
(309) 527-4405
Grades: PK-2
| 261 students
Rank: #22.
Centennial School
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
135 W 5th St
El Paso, IL 61738
(309) 527-4435
El Paso, IL 61738
(309) 527-4435
Grades: 3-4
| 170 students
Rank: #33.
El Paso-gridley High School
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
600 N Elm St
El Paso, IL 61738
(309) 527-4415
El Paso, IL 61738
(309) 527-4415
Grades: 9-12
| 355 students
Rank: #44.
Epg Middle School
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
403 Mclean St
Gridley, IL 61744
(309) 747-2156
Gridley, IL 61744
(309) 747-2156
Grades: 5-8
| 390 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to El Paso-Gridley CUSD 11 School District?
El Paso-Gridley CUSD 11 School District manages 4 public schools serving 1,176 students.
What is the rank of El Paso-Gridley CUSD 11 School District?
El Paso-Gridley CUSD 11 School District is ranked #258 out of 844 school districts in Illinois (top 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 science proficiency (Top 20%) and Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in El Paso-Gridley CUSD 11 School District?
89% of El Paso-Gridley CUSD 11 School District students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of El Paso-Gridley CUSD 11 School District?
El Paso-Gridley CUSD 11 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What is El Paso-Gridley CUSD 11 School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,518 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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