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Somonauk CUSD 432 School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 765 students in Somonauk CUSD 432 School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in Illinois.
Public Schools in Somonauk CUSD 432 School District have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the Illinois public school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 30% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 17% 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
3 Schools
4,399 Schools
# Students
765 Students
1,881,773 Students
# Teachers
62 Teachers
136,664 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
District Rank
Somonauk CUSD 432 School District, which is ranked within the top 30% 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 85-89% has decreased from 95% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#195 out of 852 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)33%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
50%
Graduation Rate
85-89%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.29
0.70
# American Indian Students
n/a
4,556 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
10 Students
103,630 Students
% Asian Students
1%
6%
# Hispanic Students
97 Students
517,685 Students
% Hispanic Students
13%
28%
# Black Students
8 Students
303,129 Students
% Black Students
1%
16%
# White Students
638 Students
837,178 Students
% White Students
83%
45%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
1,684 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
11 Students
78,057 Students
% of Two or more races Students
2%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
32
79,660
# Students in K Grade:
57
120,716
# Students in 1st Grade:
49
126,380
# Students in 2nd Grade:
42
167,371
# Students in 3rd Grade:
60
130,316
# Students in 4th Grade:
58
130,337
# Students in 5th Grade:
56
129,914
# Students in 6th Grade:
64
132,189
# Students in 7th Grade:
62
135,696
# Students in 8th Grade:
57
137,626
# Students in 9th Grade:
51
149,483
# Students in 10th Grade:
59
150,499
# Students in 11th Grade:
54
146,819
# Students in 12th Grade:
64
144,755
# Ungraded Students:
-
12
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $20,923 in this school district is less than the state median of $21,990. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $21,174 is less than the state median of $21,244. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$16 MM
$41,381 MM
Spending
$16 MM
$39,976 MM
Revenue / Student
$20,923
$21,990
Spending / Student
$21,174
$21,244
Best Somonauk CUSD 432 School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Somonauk Middle School
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
510 W Lasalle St
Somonauk, IL 60552
(815) 498-1866
Somonauk, IL 60552
(815) 498-1866
Grades: 5-8
| 239 students
Rank: #22.
James R Wood Elementary School
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
320 S Maple St
Somonauk, IL 60552
(815) 498-2338
Somonauk, IL 60552
(815) 498-2338
Grades: PK-4
| 298 students
Rank: #33.
Somonauk High School
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
501 W Market St
Somonauk, IL 60552
(815) 498-2314
Somonauk, IL 60552
(815) 498-2314
Grades: 9-12
| 228 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Somonauk CUSD 432 School District?
Somonauk CUSD 432 School District manages 3 public schools serving 765 students.
What is the rank of Somonauk CUSD 432 School District?
Somonauk CUSD 432 School District is ranked #186 out of 844 school districts in Illinois (top 30%) 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%)
What is the racial composition of students in Somonauk CUSD 432 School District?
83% of Somonauk CUSD 432 School District students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Somonauk CUSD 432 School District?
Somonauk CUSD 432 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What is Somonauk CUSD 432 School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $21,174 is less than the state median of $21,244. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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