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Northwestern CUSD 2 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 2024-25 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 319 students in Northwestern CUSD 2 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 Northwestern CUSD 2 School District have an average math proficiency score of 16% (versus the Illinois public school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 19% (versus the 30% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 2% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (IL)
# Schools
3 Schools
4,407 Schools
# Students
319 Students
1,852,049 Students
# Teachers
35 Teachers
135,525 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
9:1
District Rank
Northwestern CUSD 2 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% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#704 out of 852 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)10-14%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
50%
Graduation Rate
≥80%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.03
0.69
# American Indian Students
1 Student
4,561 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
n/a
101,355 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
6%
# Hispanic Students
2 Students
508,474 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
28%
# Black Students
n/a
304,568 Students
% Black Students
n/a
16%
# White Students
314 Students
850,566 Students
% White Students
98%
46%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
1,792 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
2 Students
77,673 Students
% of Two or more races Students
1%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
28
76,302
# Students in K Grade:
17
121,279
# Students in 1st Grade:
27
129,946
# Students in 2nd Grade:
21
128,444
# Students in 3rd Grade:
18
128,947
# Students in 4th Grade:
24
128,405
# Students in 5th Grade:
18
130,443
# Students in 6th Grade:
23
134,563
# Students in 7th Grade:
30
136,237
# Students in 8th Grade:
24
141,576
# Students in 9th Grade:
19
152,945
# Students in 10th Grade:
21
153,002
# Students in 11th Grade:
23
143,636
# Students in 12th Grade:
26
146,324
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $22,730 is higher than the state median of $22,343. The school district revenue/student has grown by 25% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $21,975 is higher than the state median of $21,585. The school district spending/student has grown by 26% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$7 MM
$41,381 MM
Spending
$7 MM
$39,976 MM
Revenue / Student
$22,730
$22,343
Spending / Student
$21,975
$21,585
Best Northwestern CUSD 2 School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Northwestern Elementary School
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
30510 Route 111
Palmyra, IL 62674
(217) 436-2442
Palmyra, IL 62674
(217) 436-2442
Grades: PK-6
| 176 students
Rank: #22.
Northwestern High School
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
30889 Route 111
Palmyra, IL 62674
(217) 436-2011
Palmyra, IL 62674
(217) 436-2011
Grades: 7-12
| 89 students
Rank: #33.
Northwestern Jr High School
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
30889 Route 111
Palmyra, IL 62674
(217) 436-2011
Palmyra, IL 62674
(217) 436-2011
Grades: 7-8
| 54 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Northwestern CUSD 2 School District?
Northwestern CUSD 2 School District manages 3 public schools serving 319 students.
What is the rank of Northwestern CUSD 2 School District?
Northwestern CUSD 2 School District is ranked #643 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 Northwestern CUSD 2 School District?
98% of Northwestern CUSD 2 School District students are White, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Northwestern CUSD 2 School District?
Northwestern CUSD 2 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 9:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What is Northwestern CUSD 2 School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $21,975 is higher than the state median of $21,585. The school district spending/student has grown by 26% over four school years.
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