For the 2024-25 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 2,036 students in Macomb CUSD 185 School District. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
Public Schools in Macomb CUSD 185 School District have an average math proficiency score of 19% (versus the Illinois public school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 25% (versus the 30% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (IL)
# Schools
5 Schools
4,408 Schools
# Students
2,036 Students
1,888,363 Students
# Teachers
146 Teachers
135,534 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
District Rank
Macomb CUSD 185 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 80-84% has decreased from 90-94% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#515 out of 852 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)19%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
50%
Graduation Rate
80-84%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.48
0.70
# American Indian Students
10 Students
4,564 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
1%
# Asian Students
47 Students
101,358 Students
% Asian Students
2%
6%
# Hispanic Students
98 Students
508,785 Students
% Hispanic Students
5%
27%
# Black Students
268 Students
304,592 Students
% Black Students
13%
17%
# White Students
1,442 Students
851,337 Students
% White Students
71%
45%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
1,792 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
170 Students
77,678 Students
% of Two or more races Students
8%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
126
76,314
# Students in K Grade:
151
121,289
# Students in 1st Grade:
142
130,456
# Students in 2nd Grade:
121
163,954
# Students in 3rd Grade:
134
128,977
# Students in 4th Grade:
124
128,440
# Students in 5th Grade:
158
130,483
# Students in 6th Grade:
150
134,608
# Students in 7th Grade:
157
136,282
# Students in 8th Grade:
151
141,626
# Students in 9th Grade:
172
152,960
# Students in 10th Grade:
173
153,002
# Students in 11th Grade:
127
143,636
# Students in 12th Grade:
150
146,324
# Ungraded Students:
-
12
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $19,129 in this school district is less than the state median of $21,914. The school district revenue/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $19,954 is less than the state median of $21,170. The school district spending/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$39 MM
$41,381 MM
Spending
$41 MM
$39,976 MM
Revenue / Student
$19,129
$21,914
Spending / Student
$19,954
$21,170
Best Macomb CUSD 185 School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Macomb Senior High School
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1525 S Johnson St
Macomb, IL 61455
(309) 837-2331
Macomb, IL 61455
(309) 837-2331
Grades: 9-12
| 622 students
Rank: #22.
Macomb Junior High School
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1525 S Johnson St
Macomb, IL 61455
(309) 833-2074
Macomb, IL 61455
(309) 833-2074
Grades: 7-8
| 308 students
Rank: #33.
Edison Elementary School
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
521 S Pearl St
Macomb, IL 61455
(309) 837-3993
Macomb, IL 61455
(309) 837-3993
Grades: 4-6
| 432 students
Rank: #44.
Lincoln Elementary School
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
315 N Bonham St
Macomb, IL 61455
(309) 833-2095
Macomb, IL 61455
(309) 833-2095
Grades: K-3
| 548 students
Rank: n/an/a
235 W Grant St
Macomb, IL 61455
(309) 833-4273
Macomb, IL 61455
(309) 833-4273
Grades: PK
| 126 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Macomb CUSD 185 School District?
Macomb CUSD 185 School District manages 5 public schools serving 2,036 students.
What is the rank of Macomb CUSD 185 School District?
Macomb CUSD 185 School District is ranked #503 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.
What is the racial composition of students in Macomb CUSD 185 School District?
71% of Macomb CUSD 185 School District students are White, 13% of students are Black, 8% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Macomb CUSD 185 School District?
Macomb CUSD 185 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is equal to the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What is Macomb CUSD 185 School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $19,954 is less than the state median of $21,170. The school district spending/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
Recent Articles
Drug Testing Teachers: Testing Positive or Negative?
This article examines the ongoing debate about drug testing for teachers in public schools. It discusses the rationale behind such policies, privacy concerns, cost implications, and the relatively low prevalence of drug use among educators. The piece also explores future considerations for drug testing policies in educational settings.
Head in the Clouds: Why Public Schools are Embracing Cloud Computing
Explore how public schools are integrating cloud computing into their educational frameworks. Understand the advantages such as enhanced collaboration, cost savings, and accessibility, as well as the challenges schools face in adopting this technology.
September 27, 2024
Understanding RubricsThis article explores the fundamental principles of rubrics in education, focusing on their role as assessment tools. It breaks down the key components of rubrics, including criteria, performance levels, and descriptors. The piece also delves into the two main types of rubrics - holistic and analytic - providing authoritative definitions and explaining their unique applications in educational settings.
