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Sherrard CUSD 200 School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,371 students in Sherrard CUSD 200 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 Sherrard CUSD 200 School District have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the Illinois public school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 30% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 11% 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
5 Schools
4,408 Schools
# Students
1,371 Students
1,888,363 Students
# Teachers
89 Teachers
135,534 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
District Rank
Sherrard CUSD 200 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 90-94% has increased from 85-89% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#349 out of 852 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)29%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
58%
50%
Graduation Rate
90-94%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.21
0.70
# American Indian Students
2 Students
4,564 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
3 Students
101,358 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
6%
# Hispanic Students
86 Students
508,785 Students
% Hispanic Students
6%
27%
# Black Students
7 Students
304,592 Students
% Black Students
1%
17%
# White Students
1,214 Students
851,337 Students
% White Students
89%
45%
# Hawaiian Students
2 Students
1,792 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
57 Students
77,678 Students
% of Two or more races Students
4%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
58
76,314
# Students in K Grade:
87
121,289
# Students in 1st Grade:
96
130,456
# Students in 2nd Grade:
84
163,954
# Students in 3rd Grade:
96
128,977
# Students in 4th Grade:
89
128,440
# Students in 5th Grade:
100
130,483
# Students in 6th Grade:
90
134,608
# Students in 7th Grade:
116
136,282
# Students in 8th Grade:
104
141,626
# Students in 9th Grade:
131
152,960
# Students in 10th Grade:
111
153,002
# Students in 11th Grade:
116
143,636
# Students in 12th Grade:
93
146,324
# Ungraded Students:
-
12
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $16,766 in this school district is less than the state median of $21,914. The school district revenue/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,470 is less than the state median of $21,170. The school district spending/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$23 MM
$41,381 MM
Spending
$21 MM
$39,976 MM
Revenue / Student
$16,766
$21,914
Spending / Student
$15,470
$21,170
Best Sherrard CUSD 200 School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Sherrard Elementary School
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
209 1st St
Sherrard, IL 61281
(309) 593-2917
Sherrard, IL 61281
(309) 593-2917
Grades: K-4
| 237 students
Rank: #22.
Sherrard Jr High School
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4701 176th Ave
Sherrard, IL 61281
(309) 593-2135
Sherrard, IL 61281
(309) 593-2135
Grades: 7-8
| 220 students
Rank: #33.
Sherrard High School
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4701 176th Ave
Sherrard, IL 61281
(309) 593-2175
Sherrard, IL 61281
(309) 593-2175
Grades: 9-12
| 451 students
Rank: #44.
Matherville Intermediate School
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
Po Box 639
Matherville, IL 61263
(309) 754-8244
Matherville, IL 61263
(309) 754-8244
Grades: 5-6
| 190 students
Rank: #55.
Winola Elementary School
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1804 17th Ave
Viola, IL 61486
(309) 596-2114
Viola, IL 61486
(309) 596-2114
Grades: PK-4
| 273 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Sherrard CUSD 200 School District?
Sherrard CUSD 200 School District manages 5 public schools serving 1,371 students.
What is the rank of Sherrard CUSD 200 School District?
Sherrard CUSD 200 School District is ranked #361 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. This district ranks in the top 20% of Illinois school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Sherrard CUSD 200 School District?
89% of Sherrard CUSD 200 School District students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Sherrard CUSD 200 School District?
Sherrard CUSD 200 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What is Sherrard CUSD 200 School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $15,470 is less than the state median of $21,170. The school district spending/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
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