For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,162 students in Southwestern CUSD 9 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 Southwestern CUSD 9 School District have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the Illinois public school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 30% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (IL)
# Schools
5 Schools
4,399 Schools
# Students
1,162 Students
1,881,773 Students
# Teachers
89 Teachers
136,664 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
District Rank
Southwestern CUSD 9 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 75-79% has decreased from 85-89% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#345 out of 852 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)22%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
50%
Graduation Rate
75-79%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.10
0.70
# American Indian Students
4 Students
4,556 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
1 Student
103,630 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
6%
# Hispanic Students
19 Students
517,685 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
28%
# Black Students
17 Students
303,129 Students
% Black Students
1%
16%
# White Students
1,103 Students
837,178 Students
% White Students
95%
45%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
1,684 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
17 Students
78,057 Students
% of Two or more races Students
2%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
61
79,660
# Students in K Grade:
70
120,716
# Students in 1st Grade:
83
126,380
# Students in 2nd Grade:
73
167,371
# Students in 3rd Grade:
79
130,316
# Students in 4th Grade:
80
130,337
# Students in 5th Grade:
82
129,914
# Students in 6th Grade:
84
132,189
# Students in 7th Grade:
92
135,696
# Students in 8th Grade:
82
137,626
# Students in 9th Grade:
104
149,483
# Students in 10th Grade:
97
150,499
# Students in 11th Grade:
96
146,819
# Students in 12th Grade:
79
144,755
# Ungraded Students:
-
12
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $19,715 in this school district is less than the state median of $21,990. The school district revenue/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $17,824 is less than the state median of $21,244. The school district spending/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$23 MM
$41,381 MM
Spending
$21 MM
$39,976 MM
Revenue / Student
$19,715
$21,990
Spending / Student
$17,824
$21,244
Best Southwestern CUSD 9 School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Shipman Elementary School
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
211 Dora Reno White St
Shipman, IL 62685
(618) 372-3813
Shipman, IL 62685
(618) 372-3813
Grades: 3-4
| 159 students
Rank: #22.
Medora Intermediate School
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
124 N Elm St
Medora, IL 62063
(618) 372-3813
Medora, IL 62063
(618) 372-3813
Grades: 5-6
| 166 students
Rank: #33.
Brighton North Primary School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 38% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
201 E City Limits Rd
Brighton, IL 62012
(618) 372-3813
Brighton, IL 62012
(618) 372-3813
Grades: PK-2
| 287 students
Rank: #44.
Southwestern Middle School
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
8226 Route 111
Piasa, IL 62079
(618) 372-3813
Piasa, IL 62079
(618) 372-3813
Grades: 7-8
| 174 students
Rank: #55.
Southwestern High School
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
8226 Route 111
Piasa, IL 62079
(618) 372-3813
Piasa, IL 62079
(618) 372-3813
Grades: 9-12
| 376 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Southwestern CUSD 9 School District?
Southwestern CUSD 9 School District manages 5 public schools serving 1,162 students.
What is the rank of Southwestern CUSD 9 School District?
Southwestern CUSD 9 School District is ranked #345 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.
What is the racial composition of students in Southwestern CUSD 9 School District?
95% of Southwestern CUSD 9 School District students are White, 2% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Southwestern CUSD 9 School District?
Southwestern CUSD 9 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What is Southwestern CUSD 9 School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $17,824 is less than the state median of $21,244. The school district spending/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
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