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Genoa Kingston CUSD 424 School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,494 students in Genoa Kingston CUSD 424 School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Illinois.
Public Schools in Genoa Kingston CUSD 424 School District have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the Illinois public school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 31% (versus the 30% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 27% 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
1,494 Students
1,884,056 Students
# Teachers
122 Teachers
136,858 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
District Rank
Genoa Kingston CUSD 424 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 decreased from 95% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#409 out of 852 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)21%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
62%
50%
Graduation Rate
90-94%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.42
0.70
# American Indian Students
3 Students
4,562 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
18 Students
103,646 Students
% Asian Students
1%
6%
# Hispanic Students
331 Students
518,306 Students
% Hispanic Students
22%
28%
# Black Students
17 Students
303,554 Students
% Black Students
1%
16%
# White Students
1,096 Students
838,269 Students
% White Students
74%
45%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
1,685 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
29 Students
78,180 Students
% of Two or more races Students
2%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
25
79,739
# Students in K Grade:
90
120,814
# Students in 1st Grade:
100
126,572
# Students in 2nd Grade:
117
167,546
# Students in 3rd Grade:
110
130,511
# Students in 4th Grade:
110
130,546
# Students in 5th Grade:
125
130,044
# Students in 6th Grade:
109
132,465
# Students in 7th Grade:
118
136,042
# Students in 8th Grade:
122
137,926
# Students in 9th Grade:
109
149,569
# Students in 10th Grade:
125
150,589
# Students in 11th Grade:
125
146,876
# Students in 12th Grade:
109
144,805
# Ungraded Students:
-
12
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $17,900 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 $17,557 is less than the state median of $21,218. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$27 MM
$41,381 MM
Spending
$26 MM
$39,976 MM
Revenue / Student
$17,900
$21,964
Spending / Student
$17,557
$21,218
Best Genoa Kingston CUSD 424 School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Genoa-kingston Middle School
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
941 W Main St
Genoa, IL 60135
(815) 784-5222
Genoa, IL 60135
(815) 784-5222
Grades: 6-8
| 349 students
Rank: #22.
Genoa Elementary School
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
602 E Hill St
Genoa, IL 60135
(815) 784-3742
Genoa, IL 60135
(815) 784-3742
Grades: 3-5
| 345 students
Rank: #33.
Kingston Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 20-24% )
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
100 School St
Kingston, IL 60145
(815) 784-5246
Kingston, IL 60145
(815) 784-5246
Grades: PK-2
| 332 students
Rank: #44.
Genoa-kingston High School
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
980 Park Ave
Genoa, IL 60135
(815) 784-5111
Genoa, IL 60135
(815) 784-5111
Grades: 9-12
| 468 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Genoa Kingston CUSD 424 School District?
Genoa Kingston CUSD 424 School District manages 4 public schools serving 1,494 students.
What is the rank of Genoa Kingston CUSD 424 School District?
Genoa Kingston CUSD 424 School District is ranked #406 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 graduation rate (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Genoa Kingston CUSD 424 School District?
74% of Genoa Kingston CUSD 424 School District students are White, 22% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Genoa Kingston CUSD 424 School District?
Genoa Kingston CUSD 424 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What is Genoa Kingston CUSD 424 School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $17,557 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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