For the 2024-25 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 337 students in Palestine CUSD 3 School District. This district's average testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
Public Schools in Palestine CUSD 3 School District have an average math proficiency score of 11% (versus the Illinois public school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 8% (versus the 30% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 2% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (IL)
# Schools
2 Schools
4,407 Schools
# Students
337 Students
1,852,049 Students
# Teachers
27 Teachers
135,525 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
District Rank
Palestine CUSD 3 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 decreased from 80-89% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#774 out of 852 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)10-14%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
50%
Graduation Rate
≥80%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.04
0.69
# American Indian Students
n/a
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
2 Students
304,568 Students
% Black Students
1%
16%
# White Students
330 Students
850,566 Students
% White Students
98%
46%
# Hawaiian Students
2 Students
1,792 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
1 Student
77,673 Students
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
44
76,302
# Students in K Grade:
21
121,279
# Students in 1st Grade:
23
129,946
# Students in 2nd Grade:
28
128,444
# Students in 3rd Grade:
26
128,947
# Students in 4th Grade:
15
128,405
# Students in 5th Grade:
16
130,443
# Students in 6th Grade:
27
134,563
# Students in 7th Grade:
20
136,237
# Students in 8th Grade:
18
141,576
# Students in 9th Grade:
23
152,945
# Students in 10th Grade:
25
153,002
# Students in 11th Grade:
32
143,636
# Students in 12th Grade:
19
146,324
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $15,585 in this school district is less than the state median of $22,343. The school district revenue/student has declined by 6% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,418 is less than the state median of $21,585. The school district spending/student has declined by 7% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$5 MM
$41,381 MM
Spending
$5 MM
$39,976 MM
Revenue / Student
$15,585
$22,343
Spending / Student
$14,418
$21,585
Best Palestine CUSD 3 School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Palestine High School
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
102 N Main St
Palestine, IL 62451
(618) 586-2712
Palestine, IL 62451
(618) 586-2712
Grades: 9-12
| 99 students
Rank: #22.
Palestine Grade School
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
205 S Washington St
Palestine, IL 62451
(618) 586-2711
Palestine, IL 62451
(618) 586-2711
Grades: PK-8
| 238 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Palestine CUSD 3 School District?
Palestine CUSD 3 School District manages 2 public schools serving 337 students.
What is the rank of Palestine CUSD 3 School District?
Palestine CUSD 3 School District is ranked #799 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 Palestine CUSD 3 School District?
98% of Palestine CUSD 3 School District students are White, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Palestine CUSD 3 School District?
Palestine CUSD 3 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What is Palestine CUSD 3 School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $14,418 is less than the state median of $21,585. The school district spending/student has declined by 7% over four school years.
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