Wesclin CUSD 3 School District

699 Wesclin Rd
Trenton, IL 62293-2627
(District boundaries shown in map)
7/
10
Top 50%

Top Rankings

Wesclin CUSD 3 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 4 public schools serving 1,319 students in Wesclin CUSD 3 School District. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Illinois.
Public Schools in Wesclin CUSD 3 School District have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the Illinois public school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 30% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 14% 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
4 Schools
4,399 Schools
# Students
1,319 Students
1,881,773 Students
# Teachers
97 Teachers
136,664 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1

District Rank

Wesclin CUSD 3 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 80-84% has decreased from 90-94% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (IL)
#306 out of 852 school districts
(Top 50%)
This chart displays the overall district rank of Wesclin CUSD 3  School District, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
(20-21)
24%
28%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Wesclin CUSD 3  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Illinois by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
37%
30%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Wesclin CUSD 3  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Illinois by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
69%
50%
80-84%
87%
This chart displays public school graduation rate of Wesclin CUSD 3  School District and public school graduation rate of Illinois by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.26
0.70
# American Indian Students
4 Students
4,556 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
7 Students
103,630 Students
% Asian Students
1%
6%
# Hispanic Students
105 Students
517,685 Students
% Hispanic Students
8%
28%
# Black Students
15 Students
303,129 Students
% Black Students
1%
16%
# White Students
1,130 Students
837,178 Students
% White Students
86%
45%
# Hawaiian Students
2 Students
1,684 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
55 Students
78,057 Students
% of Two or more races Students
4%
4%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
68
79,660
# Students in K Grade:
95
120,716
# Students in 1st Grade:
98
126,380
# Students in 2nd Grade:
112
167,371
# Students in 3rd Grade:
97
130,316
# Students in 4th Grade:
101
130,337
# Students in 5th Grade:
101
129,914
# Students in 6th Grade:
95
132,189
# Students in 7th Grade:
97
135,696
# Students in 8th Grade:
100
137,626
# Students in 9th Grade:
85
149,483
# Students in 10th Grade:
74
150,499
# Students in 11th Grade:
102
146,819
# Students in 12th Grade:
94
144,755
# Ungraded Students:
-
12

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $14,769 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 $14,476 is less than the state median of $21,244. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (IL)
Total Revenue
$20 MM
$41,381 MM
This chart displays total revenue of Wesclin CUSD 3  School District and median value from total revenues of all school districts in Illinois by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$19 MM
$39,976 MM
This chart displays total spending of Wesclin CUSD 3  School District and median value from total spendings of all school districts in Illinois by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$14,769
$21,990
This chart displays average revenue per public school student in Wesclin CUSD 3  School District and average revenue per public school student of all school districts in Illinois by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student
$14,476
$21,244
This chart displays average spending per public school student in Wesclin CUSD 3  School District and average spending per public school student of all school districts in Illinois by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best Wesclin CUSD 3 School District Public Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
New Baden Elementary School
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
700 Marilyn Dr
New Baden, IL 62265
(618) 588-3535
Grades: PK-3
| 266 students
Rank: #22.
Trenton Elementary School
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
308 N Washington St
Trenton, IL 62293
(618) 224-9411
Grades: PK-3
| 204 students
Rank: #33.
Wesclin Sr High School
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
699 Wesclin Rd
Trenton, IL 62293
(618) 224-7341
Grades: 9-12
| 355 students
Rank: #44.
Wesclin Middle School
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
10003 State Route 160
Trenton, IL 62293
(618) 224-7355
Grades: 4-8
| 494 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Wesclin CUSD 3 School District?
Wesclin CUSD 3 School District manages 4 public schools serving 1,319 students.
What is the rank of Wesclin CUSD 3 School District?
Wesclin CUSD 3 School District is ranked #307 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. 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 Wesclin CUSD 3 School District?
86% of Wesclin CUSD 3 School District students are White, 8% 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 Wesclin CUSD 3 School District?
Wesclin CUSD 3 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is equal to the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What is Wesclin CUSD 3 School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $14,476 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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Quick Stats (2025)

  • District size: 4 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 1,319 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 14%
  • : 80-84% (Btm 50% in IL)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 24% (Top 50%)
  • : 37% (Top 50%)
  • : 69% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

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