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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%)
![This chart displays the overall district rank of Illini Central CUSD 189 School District, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart displays the overall district rank of Illini Central CUSD 189 School District, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images3.publicschoolreview.com/charts/overall_district_rank/771700000/771700113/illini-central-cusd-189-school-district-chart-payZU1.png)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)11%
28%
![This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Illini Central CUSD 189 School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Illinois by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data. This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Illini Central CUSD 189 School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Illinois by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.](http://images3.publicschoolreview.com/charts/district_math_percent/771700000/771700113/illini-central-cusd-189-school-district-chart-h5m4WG.png)
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
30%
![This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Illini Central CUSD 189 School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Illinois by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Illini Central CUSD 189 School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Illinois by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images3.publicschoolreview.com/charts/district_rla_percent/771700000/771700113/illini-central-cusd-189-school-district-chart-bjrzKnQ.png)
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
50%
Graduation Rate
80-89%
87%
![This chart displays public school graduation rate of Illini Central CUSD 189 School District and public school graduation rate of Illinois by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart displays public school graduation rate of Illini Central CUSD 189 School District and public school graduation rate of Illinois by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images3.publicschoolreview.com/charts/district_graduation_rate/771700000/771700113/illini-central-cusd-189-school-district-chart-w5B4Ts.png)
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
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Spending
$12 MM
$39,976 MM
![This chart displays total spending of Illini Central CUSD 189 School District and median value from total spendings of all school districts in Illinois by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data. This chart displays total spending of Illini Central CUSD 189 School District and median value from total spendings of all school districts in Illinois by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.](http://images3.publicschoolreview.com/charts/district_spending/771700000/771700113/illini-central-cusd-189-school-district-chart-qLGmqe.png)
Revenue / Student
$20,248
$22,158
![This chart displays average revenue per public school student in Illini Central CUSD 189 School District and average revenue per public school student of all school districts in Illinois by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data. This chart displays average revenue per public school student in Illini Central CUSD 189 School District and average revenue per public school student of all school districts in Illinois by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.](http://images3.publicschoolreview.com/charts/district_revenue_ratio/771700000/771700113/illini-central-cusd-189-school-district-chart-boyuaSl.png)
Spending / Student
$18,338
$21,406
![This chart displays average spending per public school student in Illini Central CUSD 189 School District and average spending per public school student of all school districts in Illinois by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data. This chart displays average spending per public school student in Illini Central CUSD 189 School District and average spending per public school student of all school districts in Illinois by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.](http://images3.publicschoolreview.com/charts/district_spending_ratio/771700000/771700113/illini-central-cusd-189-school-district-chart-u4IG89.png)
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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