Top Rankings
Mclean County USD 5 School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 26 public schools serving 12,409 students in Mclean County USD 5 School District. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Illinois.
Public Schools in Mclean County USD 5 School District have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the Illinois public school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 31% (versus the 30% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (IL)
# Schools
26 Schools
4,408 Schools
# Students
12,409 Students
1,888,363 Students
# Teachers
879 Teachers
135,534 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
District Rank
Mclean County USD 5 School District, which is ranked within the top 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 89% has increased from 86% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#317 out of 852 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)30%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60%
50%
Graduation Rate
89%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.61
0.70
# American Indian Students
46 Students
4,564 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
1%
# Asian Students
1,155 Students
101,358 Students
% Asian Students
9%
6%
# Hispanic Students
1,243 Students
508,785 Students
% Hispanic Students
10%
27%
# Black Students
1,850 Students
304,592 Students
% Black Students
15%
17%
# White Students
7,325 Students
851,337 Students
% White Students
59%
45%
# Hawaiian Students
7 Students
1,792 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
783 Students
77,678 Students
% of Two or more races Students
6%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
490
76,314
# Students in K Grade:
909
121,289
# Students in 1st Grade:
927
130,456
# Students in 2nd Grade:
878
163,954
# Students in 3rd Grade:
920
128,977
# Students in 4th Grade:
900
128,440
# Students in 5th Grade:
864
130,483
# Students in 6th Grade:
924
134,608
# Students in 7th Grade:
885
136,282
# Students in 8th Grade:
921
141,626
# Students in 9th Grade:
1,035
152,960
# Students in 10th Grade:
985
153,002
# Students in 11th Grade:
886
143,636
# Students in 12th Grade:
885
146,324
# Ungraded Students:
-
12
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $19,794 in this school district is less than the state median of $21,914. The school district revenue/student has grown by 20% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $17,490 is less than the state median of $21,170. The school district spending/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$246 MM
$41,381 MM
Spending
$217 MM
$39,976 MM
Revenue / Student
$19,794
$21,914
Spending / Student
$17,490
$21,170
Best Mclean County USD 5 School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Benjamin Elementary School
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
6006 Ireland Grove Rd
Bloomington, IL 61705
(309) 557-4410
Bloomington, IL 61705
(309) 557-4410
Grades: K-5
| 613 students
Rank: #22.
Ybmc Charter School
Charter School
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
360 Wylie Dr Ste 305
Normal, IL 61761
(309) 454-3898
Normal, IL 61761
(309) 454-3898
Grades: 11-12
| 28 students
Rank: #33.
Grove Elementary School
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1101 Airport Rd
Normal, IL 61761
(309) 557-4417
Normal, IL 61761
(309) 557-4417
Grades: K-5
| 513 students
Rank: #44.
Northpoint Elementary School
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2602 E College Ave
Bloomington, IL 61704
(309) 557-4420
Bloomington, IL 61704
(309) 557-4420
Grades: K-5
| 456 students
Rank: #55.
Prairieland Elementary School
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1300 E Raab Rd
Normal, IL 61761
(309) 557-4424
Normal, IL 61761
(309) 557-4424
Grades: K-5
| 433 students
Rank: #66.
Towanda Elementary School
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Po Box 260
Towanda, IL 61776
(309) 728-2278
Towanda, IL 61776
(309) 728-2278
Grades: K-5
| 189 students
Rank: #77.
Hudson Elementary School
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
205 S Mclean St
Hudson, IL 61748
(309) 557-4419
Hudson, IL 61748
(309) 557-4419
Grades: K-5
| 239 students
Rank: #88.
Normal Community High School
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3900 E Raab Rd
Normal, IL 61761
(309) 557-4401
Normal, IL 61761
(309) 557-4401
Grades: 9-12
| 2,131 students
Rank: #99.
Normal Community West High School
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
501 N Parkside Rd
Normal, IL 61761
(309) 557-4402
Normal, IL 61761
(309) 557-4402
Grades: 9-12
| 1,628 students
Rank: #1010.
Glenn Elementary School
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
306 Glenn Ave
Normal, IL 61761
(309) 557-4418
Normal, IL 61761
(309) 557-4418
Grades: K-5
| 238 students
Rank: #1111.
Colene Hoose Elementary School
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
600 Grandview Dr
Normal, IL 61761
(309) 557-4414
Normal, IL 61761
(309) 557-4414
Grades: K-5
| 430 students
Rank: #1212.
Carlock Elementary School
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
301 W Washington St
Carlock, IL 61725
(309) 557-4412
Carlock, IL 61725
(309) 557-4412
Grades: K-5
| 120 students
Rank: #1313.
Chiddix Jr High School
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
300 S Walnut St
Normal, IL 61761
(309) 557-4405
Normal, IL 61761
(309) 557-4405
Grades: 6-8
| 594 students
Rank: #1414.
Pepper Ridge Elementary School
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2602 Danbury Dr
Bloomington, IL 61705
(309) 557-4423
Bloomington, IL 61705
(309) 557-4423
Grades: K-5
| 315 students
Rank: #1515.
Parkside Jr High School
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
101 N Parkside Rd
Normal, IL 61761
(309) 557-4408
Normal, IL 61761
(309) 557-4408
Grades: 6-8
| 641 students
Rank: #1616.
Evans Junior High School
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2901 Morrissey Dr
Bloomington, IL 61704
(309) 557-4406
Bloomington, IL 61704
(309) 557-4406
Grades: 6-8
| 742 students
Rank: #1717.
Kingsley Jr High School
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
303 Kingsley St
Normal, IL 61761
(309) 557-4407
Normal, IL 61761
(309) 557-4407
Grades: 6-8
| 753 students
Rank: #1818.
Fairview Elementary School
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
416 Fairview St
Normal, IL 61761
(309) 557-4415
Normal, IL 61761
(309) 557-4415
Grades: PK-5
| 319 students
Rank: #1919.
Parkside Elementary School
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1900 W College Ave
Normal, IL 61761
(309) 557-4422
Normal, IL 61761
(309) 557-4422
Grades: PK-5
| 292 students
Rank: #2020.
Oakdale Elementary School
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
601 S Adelaide St
Normal, IL 61761
(309) 557-4421
Normal, IL 61761
(309) 557-4421
Grades: K-5
| 376 students
Rank: #2121.
Sugar Creek Elementary School
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
200 N Towanda Ave
Normal, IL 61761
(309) 557-4425
Normal, IL 61761
(309) 557-4425
Grades: PK-5
| 414 students
Rank: #2222.
Fox Creek Elementary School
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3910 Timberwolf Trl
Bloomington, IL 61705
(309) 557-4416
Bloomington, IL 61705
(309) 557-4416
Grades: K-5
| 312 students
Rank: #2323.
Cedar Ridge Elementary School
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2808 Breezewood Blvd
Bloomington, IL 61704
(309) 557-4413
Bloomington, IL 61704
(309) 557-4413
Grades: K-5
| 357 students
Rank: n/an/a
201 Brigham School Rd
Bloomington, IL 61704
(309) 557-4413
Bloomington, IL 61704
(309) 557-4413
Grades: PK
| 272 students
Rank: n/an/a
412 E Cypress St
Normal, IL 61761
(309) 557-4440
Normal, IL 61761
(309) 557-4440
Grades: 12
| 4 students
Rank: n/an/a
Mcclean Co Detention Center
Alternative School
903 N Main St
Normal, IL 61761
(309) 888-5550
Normal, IL 61761
(309) 888-5550
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Mclean County USD 5 School District?
Mclean County USD 5 School District manages 26 public schools serving 12,409 students.
What is the rank of Mclean County USD 5 School District?
Mclean County USD 5 School District is ranked #301 out of 845 school districts in Illinois (top 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: Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Mclean County USD 5 School District?
59% of Mclean County USD 5 School District students are White, 15% of students are Black, 10% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Asian, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Mclean County USD 5 School District?
Mclean County USD 5 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is equal to the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What is Mclean County USD 5 School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $17,490 is less than the state median of $21,170. The school district spending/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
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