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Hiawatha CUSD 426 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 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 420 students in Hiawatha CUSD 426 School District. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
Public Schools in Hiawatha CUSD 426 School District have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the Illinois public school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 22% (versus the 30% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (IL)
# Schools
2 Schools
4,387 Schools
# Students
420 Students
1,867,569 Students
# Teachers
39 Teachers
134,653 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
District Rank
Hiawatha CUSD 426 School District, which is ranked within the bottom 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 80-89% has decreased from 90% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#558 out of 852 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)20%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
50%
Graduation Rate
80-89%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.33
0.68
# American Indian Students
3 Students
4,751 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
n/a
# Asian Students
n/a
100,582 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
5%
# Hispanic Students
58 Students
507,164 Students
% Hispanic Students
14%
27%
# Black Students
3 Students
308,164 Students
% Black Students
1%
17%
# White Students
338 Students
869,416 Students
% White Students
80%
47%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
1,861 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
18 Students
76,352 Students
% of Two or more races Students
4%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
21
71,090
# Students in K Grade:
29
124,998
# Students in 1st Grade:
29
127,122
# Students in 2nd Grade:
33
127,783
# Students in 3rd Grade:
28
127,574
# Students in 4th Grade:
28
129,671
# Students in 5th Grade:
23
133,950
# Students in 6th Grade:
40
135,779
# Students in 7th Grade:
31
141,174
# Students in 8th Grade:
35
145,825
# Students in 9th Grade:
25
157,187
# Students in 10th Grade:
34
149,262
# Students in 11th Grade:
27
146,253
# Students in 12th Grade:
37
149,901
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $24,890 is higher than the state median of $22,158. The school district revenue/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $20,188 is less than the state median of $21,406. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$11 MM
$41,381 MM
Spending
$9 MM
$39,976 MM
Revenue / Student
$24,890
$22,158
Spending / Student
$20,188
$21,406
Best Hiawatha CUSD 426 School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Hiawatha Elementary Sch Prek-5
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Po Box 428
Kirkland, IL 60146
(815) 522-3336
Kirkland, IL 60146
(815) 522-3336
Grades: PK-5
| 191 students
Rank: #22.
Hiawatha Jr/sr High School
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
Po Box 428
Kirkland, IL 60146
(815) 522-3335
Kirkland, IL 60146
(815) 522-3335
Grades: 6-12
| 229 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Hiawatha CUSD 426 School District?
Hiawatha CUSD 426 School District manages 2 public schools serving 420 students.
What is the rank of Hiawatha CUSD 426 School District?
Hiawatha CUSD 426 School District is ranked #542 out of 845 school districts in Illinois (bottom 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 Hiawatha CUSD 426 School District?
80% of Hiawatha CUSD 426 School District students are White, 14% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Hiawatha CUSD 426 School District?
Hiawatha CUSD 426 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What is Hiawatha CUSD 426 School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $20,188 is less than the state median of $21,406. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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