For the 2024-25 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 646 students in Serena 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 Serena CUSD 2 School District have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the Illinois public school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 31% (versus the 30% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 15% 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
646 Students
1,888,363 Students
# Teachers
51 Teachers
135,534 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
District Rank
Serena CUSD 2 School District, which is ranked within the top 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 80-89% has decreased from 90-94% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#409 out of 852 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)21%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
50%
Graduation Rate
80-89%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.26
0.70
# American Indian Students
4 Students
4,564 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
1%
# Asian Students
6 Students
101,358 Students
% Asian Students
1%
6%
# Hispanic Students
53 Students
508,785 Students
% Hispanic Students
8%
27%
# Black Students
5 Students
304,592 Students
% Black Students
1%
17%
# White Students
552 Students
851,337 Students
% White Students
85%
45%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
1,792 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
26 Students
77,678 Students
% of Two or more races Students
4%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
32
76,314
# Students in K Grade:
58
121,289
# Students in 1st Grade:
56
130,456
# Students in 2nd Grade:
56
163,954
# Students in 3rd Grade:
43
128,977
# Students in 4th Grade:
52
128,440
# Students in 5th Grade:
31
130,483
# Students in 6th Grade:
56
134,608
# Students in 7th Grade:
47
136,282
# Students in 8th Grade:
52
141,626
# Students in 9th Grade:
33
152,960
# Students in 10th Grade:
36
153,002
# Students in 11th Grade:
43
143,636
# Students in 12th Grade:
51
146,324
# Ungraded Students:
-
12
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $24,477 is higher than the state median of $21,914. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $21,621 is higher than the state median of $21,170. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$16 MM
$41,381 MM
Spending
$14 MM
$39,976 MM
Revenue / Student
$24,477
$21,914
Spending / Student
$21,621
$21,170
Best Serena CUSD 2 School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Harding Grade School
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1643 N 40th Rd
Earlville, IL 60518
(815) 792-8216
Earlville, IL 60518
(815) 792-8216
Grades: PK-4
| 140 students
Rank: #22.
Sheridan Elementary School
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
Po Box 328
Sheridan, IL 60551
(815) 496-2002
Sheridan, IL 60551
(815) 496-2002
Grades: K-4
| 157 students
Rank: #33.
Serena Middle School
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
Po Box 107
Serena, IL 60549
(815) 496-9250
Serena, IL 60549
(815) 496-9250
Grades: 5-8
| 186 students
Rank: #44.
Serena High School
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
Po Box 107
Serena, IL 60549
(815) 496-2361
Serena, IL 60549
(815) 496-2361
Grades: 9-12
| 163 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Serena CUSD 2 School District?
Serena CUSD 2 School District manages 4 public schools serving 646 students.
What is the rank of Serena CUSD 2 School District?
Serena CUSD 2 School District is ranked #386 out of 845 school districts in Illinois (top 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 Serena CUSD 2 School District?
85% of Serena CUSD 2 School District students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Serena CUSD 2 School District?
Serena CUSD 2 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What is Serena CUSD 2 School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $21,621 is higher than the state median of $21,170. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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