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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 2024-25 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,346 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 15% 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
1,346 Students
1,888,363 Students
# Teachers
91 Teachers
135,534 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
District Rank
Wesclin CUSD 3 School District, which is ranked within the top 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 decreased from 90-94% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#306 out of 852 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)24%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
69%
50%
Graduation Rate
80-84%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.27
0.70
# American Indian Students
4 Students
4,564 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
9 Students
101,358 Students
% Asian Students
1%
6%
# Hispanic Students
111 Students
508,785 Students
% Hispanic Students
8%
27%
# Black Students
17 Students
304,592 Students
% Black Students
1%
17%
# White Students
1,143 Students
851,337 Students
% White Students
85%
45%
# Hawaiian Students
2 Students
1,792 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
59 Students
77,678 Students
% of Two or more races Students
5%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
73
76,314
# Students in K Grade:
111
121,289
# Students in 1st Grade:
112
130,456
# Students in 2nd Grade:
101
163,954
# Students in 3rd Grade:
101
128,977
# Students in 4th Grade:
103
128,440
# Students in 5th Grade:
94
130,483
# Students in 6th Grade:
89
134,608
# Students in 7th Grade:
100
136,282
# Students in 8th Grade:
89
141,626
# Students in 9th Grade:
80
152,960
# Students in 10th Grade:
104
153,002
# Students in 11th Grade:
99
143,636
# Students in 12th Grade:
90
146,324
# Ungraded Students:
-
12
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $14,473 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 $14,186 is less than the state median of $21,170. The school district spending/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$20 MM
$41,381 MM
Spending
$19 MM
$39,976 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,473
$21,914
Spending / Student
$14,186
$21,170
Best Wesclin CUSD 3 School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
New Baden Elementary School
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
700 Marilyn Dr
New Baden, IL 62265
(618) 588-3535
New Baden, IL 62265
(618) 588-3535
Grades: PK-3
| 290 students
Rank: #22.
Trenton Elementary School
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
308 N Washington St
Trenton, IL 62293
(618) 224-9411
Trenton, IL 62293
(618) 224-9411
Grades: PK-3
| 208 students
Rank: #33.
Wesclin Sr High School
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
699 Wesclin Rd
Trenton, IL 62293
(618) 224-7341
Trenton, IL 62293
(618) 224-7341
Grades: 9-12
| 373 students
Rank: #44.
Wesclin Middle School
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
10003 State Route 160
Trenton, IL 62293
(618) 224-7355
Trenton, IL 62293
(618) 224-7355
Grades: 4-8
| 475 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Wesclin CUSD 3 School District?
Wesclin CUSD 3 School District manages 4 public schools serving 1,346 students.
What is the rank of Wesclin CUSD 3 School District?
Wesclin CUSD 3 School District is ranked #306 out of 845 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?
85% of Wesclin CUSD 3 School District students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, 5% 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 15:1, which is higher than 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 $14,186 is less than the state median of $21,170. The school district spending/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
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