For the 2024-25 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,493 students in Meridian CUSD 223 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 Meridian CUSD 223 School District have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the Illinois public school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 30% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (IL)
# Schools
4 Schools
4,408 Schools
# Students
1,493 Students
1,888,363 Students
# Teachers
106 Teachers
135,534 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
District Rank
Meridian CUSD 223 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 85-89% has decreased from 90-94% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#304 out of 852 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)26%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
50%
Graduation Rate
85-89%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.30
0.70
# American Indian Students
n/a
4,564 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
7 Students
101,358 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
6%
# Hispanic Students
193 Students
508,785 Students
% Hispanic Students
13%
27%
# Black Students
11 Students
304,592 Students
% Black Students
1%
17%
# White Students
1,238 Students
851,337 Students
% White Students
83%
45%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
1,792 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
44 Students
77,678 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
52
76,314
# Students in K Grade:
110
121,289
# Students in 1st Grade:
99
130,456
# Students in 2nd Grade:
100
163,954
# Students in 3rd Grade:
110
128,977
# Students in 4th Grade:
94
128,440
# Students in 5th Grade:
120
130,483
# Students in 6th Grade:
109
134,608
# Students in 7th Grade:
103
136,282
# Students in 8th Grade:
94
141,626
# Students in 9th Grade:
126
152,960
# Students in 10th Grade:
116
153,002
# Students in 11th Grade:
136
143,636
# Students in 12th Grade:
124
146,324
# Ungraded Students:
-
12
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $20,782 in this school district is less than the state median of $21,914. The school district revenue/student has grown by 38% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $17,084 is less than the state median of $21,170. The school district spending/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$31 MM
$41,381 MM
Spending
$26 MM
$39,976 MM
Revenue / Student
$20,782
$21,914
Spending / Student
$17,084
$21,170
Best Meridian CUSD 223 School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Stillman Valley High School
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
425 S Pine St
Stillman Valley, IL 61084
(815) 645-2230
Stillman Valley, IL 61084
(815) 645-2230
Grades: 9-12
| 500 students
Rank: #22.
Meridian Jr High School
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
207 W Main St
Stillman Valley, IL 61084
(815) 645-2230
Stillman Valley, IL 61084
(815) 645-2230
Grades: 6-8
| 308 students
Rank: #33.
Monroe Center Grade School
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
Po Box 360
Monroe Center, IL 61052
(815) 645-2230
Monroe Center, IL 61052
(815) 645-2230
Grades: 3-5
| 324 students
Rank: n/an/a
410 S Hickory St
Stillman Valley, IL 61084
(815) 645-2230
Stillman Valley, IL 61084
(815) 645-2230
Grades: PK-2
| 361 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Meridian CUSD 223 School District?
Meridian CUSD 223 School District manages 4 public schools serving 1,493 students.
What is the rank of Meridian CUSD 223 School District?
Meridian CUSD 223 School District is ranked #298 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.
What is the racial composition of students in Meridian CUSD 223 School District?
83% of Meridian CUSD 223 School District students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Meridian CUSD 223 School District?
Meridian CUSD 223 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is equal to the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What is Meridian CUSD 223 School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $17,084 is less than the state median of $21,170. The school district spending/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
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