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Heritage CUSD 8 School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 400 students in Heritage CUSD 8 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 Heritage CUSD 8 School District have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the Illinois public school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 30% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (IL)
# Schools
2 Schools
4,408 Schools
# Students
400 Students
1,888,363 Students
# Teachers
37 Teachers
135,534 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
District Rank
Heritage CUSD 8 School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 845 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 80% has decreased from 80-89% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#359 out of 852 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)20-24%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
50%
Graduation Rate
≥80%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.24
0.70
# American Indian Students
1 Student
4,564 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
1 Student
101,358 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
6%
# Hispanic Students
20 Students
508,785 Students
% Hispanic Students
5%
27%
# Black Students
2 Students
304,592 Students
% Black Students
1%
17%
# White Students
348 Students
851,337 Students
% White Students
87%
45%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
1,792 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
28 Students
77,678 Students
% of Two or more races Students
7%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
22
76,314
# Students in K Grade:
30
121,289
# Students in 1st Grade:
22
130,456
# Students in 2nd Grade:
28
163,954
# Students in 3rd Grade:
32
128,977
# Students in 4th Grade:
26
128,440
# Students in 5th Grade:
24
130,483
# Students in 6th Grade:
30
134,608
# Students in 7th Grade:
25
136,282
# Students in 8th Grade:
30
141,626
# Students in 9th Grade:
32
152,960
# Students in 10th Grade:
44
153,002
# Students in 11th Grade:
24
143,636
# Students in 12th Grade:
31
146,324
# Ungraded Students:
-
12
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $27,143 is higher than the state median of $21,914. The school district revenue/student has grown by 35% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $19,525 is less than the state median of $21,170. The school district spending/student has declined by 8% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$11 MM
$41,381 MM
Spending
$8 MM
$39,976 MM
Revenue / Student
$27,143
$21,914
Spending / Student
$19,525
$21,170
Best Heritage CUSD 8 School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Heritage Jh And Elementary School
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
512 W 1st St
Homer, IL 61849
(217) 896-2421
Homer, IL 61849
(217) 896-2421
Grades: PK-8
| 269 students
Rank: #22.
Heritage High School
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
Po Box 260
Broadlands, IL 61816
(217) 834-3393
Broadlands, IL 61816
(217) 834-3393
Grades: 9-12
| 131 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Heritage CUSD 8 School District?
Heritage CUSD 8 School District manages 2 public schools serving 400 students.
What is the rank of Heritage CUSD 8 School District?
Heritage CUSD 8 School District is ranked #346 out of 845 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: Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Heritage CUSD 8 School District?
87% of Heritage CUSD 8 School District students are White, 7% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Heritage CUSD 8 School District?
Heritage CUSD 8 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What is Heritage CUSD 8 School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $19,525 is less than the state median of $21,170. The school district spending/student has declined by 8% over four school years.
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