For the 2024-25 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 493 students in Payson CUSD 1 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 Payson CUSD 1 School District have an average math proficiency score of 14% (versus the Illinois public school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 12% (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
2 Schools
4,408 Schools
# Students
493 Students
1,888,363 Students
# Teachers
41 Teachers
135,534 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
District Rank
Payson CUSD 1 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 90% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#709 out of 852 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)16%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
14%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
50%
Graduation Rate
≥90%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.14
0.70
# American Indian Students
n/a
4,564 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
n/a
101,358 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
6%
# Hispanic Students
9 Students
508,785 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
27%
# Black Students
3 Students
304,592 Students
% Black Students
n/a
17%
# White Students
457 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
24 Students
77,678 Students
% of Two or more races Students
5%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
36
76,314
# Students in K Grade:
41
121,289
# Students in 1st Grade:
29
130,456
# Students in 2nd Grade:
31
163,954
# Students in 3rd Grade:
30
128,977
# Students in 4th Grade:
28
128,440
# Students in 5th Grade:
36
130,483
# Students in 6th Grade:
39
134,608
# Students in 7th Grade:
40
136,282
# Students in 8th Grade:
33
141,626
# Students in 9th Grade:
39
152,960
# Students in 10th Grade:
49
153,002
# Students in 11th Grade:
33
143,636
# Students in 12th Grade:
29
146,324
# Ungraded Students:
-
12
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $17,116 in this school district is less than the state median of $21,914. The school district revenue/student has grown by 13% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,272 is less than the state median of $21,170. The school district spending/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$8 MM
$41,381 MM
Spending
$7 MM
$39,976 MM
Revenue / Student
$17,116
$21,914
Spending / Student
$14,272
$21,170
Best Payson CUSD 1 School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Seymour High School
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
420 W Brainard St
Payson, IL 62360
(217) 656-3355
Payson, IL 62360
(217) 656-3355
Grades: 7-12
| 223 students
Rank: #22.
Seymour Elementary School
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
404 W State St
Payson, IL 62360
(217) 656-3323
Payson, IL 62360
(217) 656-3323
Grades: PK-6
| 270 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Payson CUSD 1 School District?
Payson CUSD 1 School District manages 2 public schools serving 493 students.
What is the rank of Payson CUSD 1 School District?
Payson CUSD 1 School District is ranked #728 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 Payson CUSD 1 School District?
93% of Payson CUSD 1 School District students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Payson CUSD 1 School District?
Payson CUSD 1 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What is Payson CUSD 1 School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $14,272 is less than the state median of $21,170. The school district spending/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
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