For the 2024-25 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 945 students in United CUSD 304 School District. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
Public Schools in United CUSD 304 School District have an average math proficiency score of 19% (versus the Illinois public school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 18% (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
4 Schools
4,408 Schools
# Students
945 Students
1,888,363 Students
# Teachers
78 Teachers
135,534 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
District Rank
United CUSD 304 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 80-84% has increased from 75-79% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#607 out of 852 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)19%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
17%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
50%
Graduation Rate
80-84%
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
9 Students
101,358 Students
% Asian Students
1%
6%
# Hispanic Students
48 Students
508,785 Students
% Hispanic Students
5%
27%
# Black Students
5 Students
304,592 Students
% Black Students
1%
17%
# White Students
851 Students
851,337 Students
% White Students
90%
45%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
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
3%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
67
76,314
# Students in K Grade:
74
121,289
# Students in 1st Grade:
74
130,456
# Students in 2nd Grade:
57
163,954
# Students in 3rd Grade:
57
128,977
# Students in 4th Grade:
73
128,440
# Students in 5th Grade:
73
130,483
# Students in 6th Grade:
65
134,608
# Students in 7th Grade:
66
136,282
# Students in 8th Grade:
79
141,626
# Students in 9th Grade:
79
152,960
# Students in 10th Grade:
78
153,002
# Students in 11th Grade:
50
143,636
# Students in 12th Grade:
53
146,324
# Ungraded Students:
-
12
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $19,184 in this school district is less 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 $18,185 is less than the state median of $21,170. The school district spending/student has declined by 8% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$18 MM
$41,381 MM
Spending
$17 MM
$39,976 MM
Revenue / Student
$19,184
$21,914
Spending / Student
$18,185
$21,170
Best United CUSD 304 School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
United Elementary Sch - North
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
411 W Hunt Ave
Alexis, IL 61412
(309) 482-3332
Alexis, IL 61412
(309) 482-3332
Grades: PK-5
| 243 students
Rank: #22.
United High School
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1905 100th St
Monmouth, IL 61462
(309) 734-9411
Monmouth, IL 61462
(309) 734-9411
Grades: 9-12
| 260 students
Rank: #33.
United Elementary Sch - West
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2140 State Highway 135
Monmouth, IL 61462
(309) 734-8513
Monmouth, IL 61462
(309) 734-8513
Grades: PK-5
| 232 students
Rank: #44.
United Jr High School
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2140 State Highway 135
Monmouth, IL 61462
(309) 734-8511
Monmouth, IL 61462
(309) 734-8511
Grades: 6-8
| 210 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to United CUSD 304 School District?
United CUSD 304 School District manages 4 public schools serving 945 students.
What is the rank of United CUSD 304 School District?
United CUSD 304 School District is ranked #595 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.
What is the racial composition of students in United CUSD 304 School District?
90% of United CUSD 304 School District students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 3% 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 United CUSD 304 School District?
United CUSD 304 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What is United CUSD 304 School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $18,185 is less than the state median of $21,170. The school district spending/student has declined by 8% over four school years.
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