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Illini Central CUSD 189 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 4 public schools serving 674 students in Illini Central CUSD 189 School District. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
Public Schools in Illini Central CUSD 189 School District have an average math proficiency score of 12% (versus the Illinois public school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 25% (versus the 30% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 6% 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
4 Schools
4,387 Schools
# Students
674 Students
1,867,569 Students
# Teachers
61 Teachers
134,653 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
District Rank
Illini Central CUSD 189 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 85-89% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#642 out of 852 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)11%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
50%
Graduation Rate
80-89%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.11
0.68
# American Indian Students
n/a
4,751 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
2 Students
100,582 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
5%
# Hispanic Students
16 Students
507,164 Students
% Hispanic Students
3%
27%
# Black Students
2 Students
308,164 Students
% Black Students
n/a
17%
# White Students
636 Students
869,416 Students
% White Students
94%
47%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
1,861 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
17 Students
76,352 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
63
71,090
# Students in K Grade:
40
124,998
# Students in 1st Grade:
45
127,122
# Students in 2nd Grade:
41
127,783
# Students in 3rd Grade:
43
127,574
# Students in 4th Grade:
53
129,671
# Students in 5th Grade:
50
133,950
# Students in 6th Grade:
54
135,779
# Students in 7th Grade:
48
141,174
# Students in 8th Grade:
49
145,825
# Students in 9th Grade:
44
157,187
# Students in 10th Grade:
52
149,262
# Students in 11th Grade:
42
146,253
# Students in 12th Grade:
50
149,901
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $20,248 in this school district is less than the state median of $22,158. The school district revenue/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $18,338 is less than the state median of $21,406. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$14 MM
$41,381 MM
Spending
$12 MM
$39,976 MM
Revenue / Student
$20,248
$22,158
Spending / Student
$18,338
$21,406
Best Illini Central CUSD 189 School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Illini Central Grade School
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
208 N West Ave
Mason City, IL 62664
(217) 482-5180
Mason City, IL 62664
(217) 482-5180
Grades: K-5
| 272 students
Rank: #22.
Illini Central Middle School
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
208 N West Ave
Mason City, IL 62664
(217) 482-3252
Mason City, IL 62664
(217) 482-3252
Grades: 6-8
| 151 students
Rank: #33.
Illini Central High School
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
208 N West Ave
Mason City, IL 62664
(217) 482-3252
Mason City, IL 62664
(217) 482-3252
Grades: 9-12
| 188 students
Rank: n/an/a
160 E Chestnut St
Mason City, IL 62664
(217) 482-5180
Mason City, IL 62664
(217) 482-5180
Grades: PK
| 63 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Illini Central CUSD 189 School District?
Illini Central CUSD 189 School District manages 4 public schools serving 674 students.
What is the rank of Illini Central CUSD 189 School District?
Illini Central CUSD 189 School District is ranked #613 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 Illini Central CUSD 189 School District?
94% of Illini Central CUSD 189 School District students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Illini Central CUSD 189 School District?
Illini Central CUSD 189 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What is Illini Central CUSD 189 School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $18,338 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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