For the 2024-25 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,186 students in North Mac CUSD 34 School District. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
Public Schools in North Mac CUSD 34 School District have an average math proficiency score of 12% (versus the Illinois public school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 15% (versus the 30% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 7% 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
1,186 Students
1,888,363 Students
# Teachers
86 Teachers
135,534 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
District Rank
North Mac CUSD 34 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 75-79% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#720 out of 852 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)13%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
15%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
50%
Graduation Rate
75-79%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.14
0.70
# American Indian Students
1 Student
4,564 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
3 Students
101,358 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
6%
# Hispanic Students
27 Students
508,785 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
27%
# Black Students
9 Students
304,592 Students
% Black Students
1%
17%
# White Students
1,101 Students
851,337 Students
% White Students
93%
45%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
1,792 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
45 Students
77,678 Students
% of Two or more races Students
4%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
109
76,314
# Students in K Grade:
81
121,289
# Students in 1st Grade:
84
130,456
# Students in 2nd Grade:
75
163,954
# Students in 3rd Grade:
67
128,977
# Students in 4th Grade:
64
128,440
# Students in 5th Grade:
84
130,483
# Students in 6th Grade:
69
134,608
# Students in 7th Grade:
80
136,282
# Students in 8th Grade:
85
141,626
# Students in 9th Grade:
96
152,960
# Students in 10th Grade:
104
153,002
# Students in 11th Grade:
83
143,636
# Students in 12th Grade:
105
146,324
# Ungraded Students:
-
12
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $19,135 in this school district is less than the state median of $21,914. The school district revenue/student has grown by 14% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $19,183 is less than the state median of $21,170. The school district spending/student has declined by 23% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$23 MM
$41,381 MM
Spending
$23 MM
$39,976 MM
Revenue / Student
$19,135
$21,914
Spending / Student
$19,183
$21,170
Best North Mac CUSD 34 School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
North Mac Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 55-59% )
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
231 W Fortune St
Virden, IL 62690
(217) 965-5424
Virden, IL 62690
(217) 965-5424
Grades: PK-2
| 349 students
Rank: #22.
North Mac High School
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
231 W Fortune St
Virden, IL 62690
(217) 965-4127
Virden, IL 62690
(217) 965-4127
Grades: 9-12
| 388 students
Rank: #33.
North Mac Intermediate
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
525 N 3rd St
Girard, IL 62640
(217) 627-2419
Girard, IL 62640
(217) 627-2419
Grades: 3-5
| 215 students
Rank: #44.
North Mac Middle School
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
525 N 3rd St
Girard, IL 62640
(217) 627-2136
Girard, IL 62640
(217) 627-2136
Grades: 6-8
| 234 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to North Mac CUSD 34 School District?
North Mac CUSD 34 School District manages 4 public schools serving 1,186 students.
What is the rank of North Mac CUSD 34 School District?
North Mac CUSD 34 School District is ranked #732 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 North Mac CUSD 34 School District?
93% of North Mac CUSD 34 School District students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of North Mac CUSD 34 School District?
North Mac CUSD 34 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is equal to the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What is North Mac CUSD 34 School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $19,183 is less than the state median of $21,170. The school district spending/student has declined by 23% over four school years.
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