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Herscher CUSD 2 School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,678 students in Herscher CUSD 2 School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in Illinois.
Public Schools in Herscher CUSD 2 School District have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the Illinois public school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 30% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 9% 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
4,399 Schools
# Students
1,678 Students
1,881,773 Students
# Teachers
114 Teachers
136,664 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
District Rank
Herscher CUSD 2 School District, which is ranked within the top 30% 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 95% has increased from 85-89% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#254 out of 852 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)32%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
62%
50%
Graduation Rate
≥95%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.16
0.70
# American Indian Students
4 Students
4,556 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
3 Students
103,630 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
6%
# Hispanic Students
75 Students
517,685 Students
% Hispanic Students
5%
28%
# Black Students
4 Students
303,129 Students
% Black Students
n/a
16%
# White Students
1,533 Students
837,178 Students
% White Students
91%
45%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
1,684 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
59 Students
78,057 Students
% of Two or more races Students
4%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
77
79,660
# Students in K Grade:
97
120,716
# Students in 1st Grade:
132
126,380
# Students in 2nd Grade:
118
167,371
# Students in 3rd Grade:
137
130,316
# Students in 4th Grade:
119
130,337
# Students in 5th Grade:
111
129,914
# Students in 6th Grade:
125
132,189
# Students in 7th Grade:
105
135,696
# Students in 8th Grade:
124
137,626
# Students in 9th Grade:
145
149,483
# Students in 10th Grade:
131
150,499
# Students in 11th Grade:
141
146,819
# Students in 12th Grade:
116
144,755
# Ungraded Students:
-
12
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $19,298 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 $18,219 is less than the state median of $21,244. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$32 MM
$41,381 MM
Spending
$31 MM
$39,976 MM
Revenue / Student
$19,298
$21,990
Spending / Student
$18,219
$21,244
Best Herscher CUSD 2 School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Herscher Intermediate School
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
391 N Main St
Herscher, IL 60941
(815) 426-2242
Herscher, IL 60941
(815) 426-2242
Grades: 2-5
| 374 students
Rank: #22.
Herscher High School
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
501 N Main St
Herscher, IL 60941
(815) 426-2103
Herscher, IL 60941
(815) 426-2103
Grades: 9-12
| 533 students
Rank: #33.
Limestone Middle School
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
963 N 5000w Rd
Kankakee, IL 60901
(815) 933-2243
Kankakee, IL 60901
(815) 933-2243
Grades: 5-8
| 465 students
Rank: #44.
Bonfield Grade School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 65-69% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
522 E Smith St
Bonfield, IL 60913
(815) 933-6995
Bonfield, IL 60913
(815) 933-6995
Grades: PK-1
| 306 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Herscher CUSD 2 School District?
Herscher CUSD 2 School District manages 4 public schools serving 1,678 students.
What is the rank of Herscher CUSD 2 School District?
Herscher CUSD 2 School District is ranked #252 out of 844 school districts in Illinois (top 30%) 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 5%)
What is the racial composition of students in Herscher CUSD 2 School District?
91% of Herscher CUSD 2 School District students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Herscher CUSD 2 School District?
Herscher CUSD 2 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What is Herscher CUSD 2 School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $18,219 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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