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Tuscola CUSD 301 School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 948 students in Tuscola CUSD 301 School District. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
Public Schools in Tuscola CUSD 301 School District have an average math proficiency score of 16% (versus the Illinois public school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 30% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 10% 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
3 Schools
4,408 Schools
# Students
948 Students
1,888,363 Students
# Teachers
74 Teachers
135,534 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
District Rank
Tuscola CUSD 301 School District, which is ranked within the bottom 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 95% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#450 out of 852 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)16%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
50%
Graduation Rate
≥95%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.19
0.70
# American Indian Students
n/a
4,564 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
7 Students
101,358 Students
% Asian Students
1%
6%
# Hispanic Students
41 Students
508,785 Students
% Hispanic Students
4%
27%
# Black Students
11 Students
304,592 Students
% Black Students
1%
17%
# White Students
855 Students
851,337 Students
% White Students
90%
45%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
1,792 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
32 Students
77,678 Students
% of Two or more races Students
4%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
47
76,314
# Students in K Grade:
69
121,289
# Students in 1st Grade:
57
130,456
# Students in 2nd Grade:
59
163,954
# Students in 3rd Grade:
61
128,977
# Students in 4th Grade:
73
128,440
# Students in 5th Grade:
71
130,483
# Students in 6th Grade:
71
134,608
# Students in 7th Grade:
71
136,282
# Students in 8th Grade:
72
141,626
# Students in 9th Grade:
89
152,960
# Students in 10th Grade:
78
153,002
# Students in 11th Grade:
63
143,636
# Students in 12th Grade:
67
146,324
# Ungraded Students:
-
12
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $17,811 in this school district is less than the state median of $21,914. The school district revenue/student has grown by 20% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $16,016 is less than the state median of $21,170. The school district spending/student has grown by 15% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$17 MM
$41,381 MM
Spending
$15 MM
$39,976 MM
Revenue / Student
$17,811
$21,914
Spending / Student
$16,016
$21,170
Best Tuscola CUSD 301 School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
North Ward Elementary School
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1201 N Prairie St
Tuscola, IL 61953
(217) 253-2712
Tuscola, IL 61953
(217) 253-2712
Grades: PK-4
| 366 students
Rank: #22.
Tuscola High School
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
500 S Prairie St
Tuscola, IL 61953
(217) 253-2377
Tuscola, IL 61953
(217) 253-2377
Grades: 9-12
| 297 students
Rank: #33.
East Prairie Middle School
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
409 S Prairie St
Tuscola, IL 61953
(217) 253-2828
Tuscola, IL 61953
(217) 253-2828
Grades: 5-8
| 285 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Tuscola CUSD 301 School District?
Tuscola CUSD 301 School District manages 3 public schools serving 948 students.
What is the rank of Tuscola CUSD 301 School District?
Tuscola CUSD 301 School District is ranked #449 out of 845 school districts in Illinois (bottom 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 5%)
What is the racial composition of students in Tuscola CUSD 301 School District?
90% of Tuscola CUSD 301 School District students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 4% 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 Tuscola CUSD 301 School District?
Tuscola CUSD 301 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What is Tuscola CUSD 301 School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $16,016 is less than the state median of $21,170. The school district spending/student has grown by 15% over four school years.
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