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Heyworth CUSD 4 School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 898 students in Heyworth CUSD 4 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 Heyworth CUSD 4 School District have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the Illinois public school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 30% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 10% 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
898 Students
1,888,363 Students
# Teachers
59 Teachers
135,534 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
District Rank
Heyworth CUSD 4 School District, which is ranked within the top 30% 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 90% has decreased from 90-94% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#252 out of 852 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)28%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
50%
Graduation Rate
≥90%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.19
0.70
# American Indian Students
2 Students
4,564 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
3 Students
101,358 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
6%
# Hispanic Students
46 Students
508,785 Students
% Hispanic Students
5%
27%
# Black Students
5 Students
304,592 Students
% Black Students
1%
17%
# White Students
806 Students
851,337 Students
% White Students
90%
45%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
1,792 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
36 Students
77,678 Students
% of Two or more races Students
4%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
60
76,314
# Students in K Grade:
57
121,289
# Students in 1st Grade:
57
130,456
# Students in 2nd Grade:
62
163,954
# Students in 3rd Grade:
63
128,977
# Students in 4th Grade:
71
128,440
# Students in 5th Grade:
57
130,483
# Students in 6th Grade:
63
134,608
# Students in 7th Grade:
69
136,282
# Students in 8th Grade:
67
141,626
# Students in 9th Grade:
73
152,960
# Students in 10th Grade:
73
153,002
# Students in 11th Grade:
67
143,636
# Students in 12th Grade:
59
146,324
# Ungraded Students:
-
12
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $19,543 in this school district is less than the state median of $21,914. The school district revenue/student has grown by 16% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $19,988 is less than the state median of $21,170. The school district spending/student has declined by 8% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$18 MM
$41,381 MM
Spending
$18 MM
$39,976 MM
Revenue / Student
$19,543
$21,914
Spending / Student
$19,988
$21,170
Best Heyworth CUSD 4 School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Heyworth Elementary School
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
100 S Joselyn St
Heyworth, IL 61745
(309) 473-2822
Heyworth, IL 61745
(309) 473-2822
Grades: PK-6
| 490 students
Rank: #22.
Heyworth Jr-sr High School
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
308 W Cleveland St
Heyworth, IL 61745
(309) 473-2322
Heyworth, IL 61745
(309) 473-2322
Grades: 7-12
| 408 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Heyworth CUSD 4 School District?
Heyworth CUSD 4 School District manages 2 public schools serving 898 students.
What is the rank of Heyworth CUSD 4 School District?
Heyworth CUSD 4 School District is ranked #245 out of 845 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 science proficiency (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Heyworth CUSD 4 School District?
90% of Heyworth CUSD 4 School District students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Heyworth CUSD 4 School District?
Heyworth CUSD 4 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What is Heyworth CUSD 4 School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $19,988 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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