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River Bend CUSD 2 School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 957 students in River Bend CUSD 2 School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Illinois.
Public Schools in River Bend CUSD 2 School District have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the Illinois public school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 31% (versus the 30% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (IL)
# Schools
4 Schools
4,418 Schools
# Students
957 Students
1,884,056 Students
# Teachers
68 Teachers
136,858 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
District Rank
River Bend CUSD 2 School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 844 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 95% has increased from 85-89% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#370 out of 852 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)23%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
50%
Graduation Rate
≥95%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.22
0.70
# American Indian Students
1 Student
4,562 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
3 Students
103,646 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
6%
# Hispanic Students
42 Students
518,306 Students
% Hispanic Students
5%
28%
# Black Students
9 Students
303,554 Students
% Black Students
1%
16%
# White Students
845 Students
838,269 Students
% White Students
88%
45%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
1,685 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
56 Students
78,180 Students
% of Two or more races Students
6%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
39
79,739
# Students in K Grade:
71
120,814
# Students in 1st Grade:
65
126,572
# Students in 2nd Grade:
82
167,546
# Students in 3rd Grade:
60
130,511
# Students in 4th Grade:
58
130,546
# Students in 5th Grade:
69
130,044
# Students in 6th Grade:
78
132,465
# Students in 7th Grade:
78
136,042
# Students in 8th Grade:
82
137,926
# Students in 9th Grade:
69
149,569
# Students in 10th Grade:
72
150,589
# Students in 11th Grade:
62
146,876
# Students in 12th Grade:
72
144,805
# Ungraded Students:
-
12
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $15,892 in this school district is less than the state median of $21,964. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,098 is less than the state median of $21,218. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$15 MM
$41,381 MM
Spending
$14 MM
$39,976 MM
Revenue / Student
$15,892
$21,964
Spending / Student
$14,098
$21,218
Best River Bend CUSD 2 School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Fulton Elementary School
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1301 7th Ave
Fulton, IL 61252
(815) 589-2900
Fulton, IL 61252
(815) 589-2900
Grades: K-5
| 405 students
Rank: #22.
Fulton High School
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1207 12th St
Fulton, IL 61252
(815) 589-3511
Fulton, IL 61252
(815) 589-3511
Grades: 9-12
| 275 students
Rank: #33.
River Bend Middle School
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
415 12th St
Fulton, IL 61252
(815) 589-2611
Fulton, IL 61252
(815) 589-2611
Grades: 6-8
| 238 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to River Bend CUSD 2 School District?
River Bend CUSD 2 School District manages 4 public schools serving 957 students.
What is the rank of River Bend CUSD 2 School District?
River Bend CUSD 2 School District is ranked #364 out of 844 school districts in Illinois (top 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: Highest science proficiency (Top 20%) and Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
What is the racial composition of students in River Bend CUSD 2 School District?
88% of River Bend CUSD 2 School District students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of River Bend CUSD 2 School District?
River Bend CUSD 2 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is equal to the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What is River Bend CUSD 2 School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $14,098 is less than the state median of $21,218. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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