For the 2024-25 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 612 students in West Prairie CUSD 103 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 West Prairie CUSD 103 School District have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the Illinois public school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 21% (versus the 30% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (IL)
# Schools
4 Schools
4,407 Schools
# Students
612 Students
1,852,049 Students
# Teachers
53 Teachers
135,525 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
District Rank
West Prairie CUSD 103 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 80-89% has decreased from 90% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#525 out of 852 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)20%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
50%
Graduation Rate
80-89%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.07
0.69
# American Indian Students
1 Student
4,561 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
2 Students
101,355 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
6%
# Hispanic Students
2 Students
508,474 Students
% Hispanic Students
n/a
28%
# Black Students
2 Students
304,568 Students
% Black Students
n/a
16%
# White Students
590 Students
850,566 Students
% White Students
97%
46%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
1,792 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
15 Students
77,673 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
63
76,302
# Students in K Grade:
37
121,279
# Students in 1st Grade:
44
129,946
# Students in 2nd Grade:
32
128,444
# Students in 3rd Grade:
37
128,947
# Students in 4th Grade:
54
128,405
# Students in 5th Grade:
35
130,443
# Students in 6th Grade:
49
134,563
# Students in 7th Grade:
51
136,237
# Students in 8th Grade:
47
141,576
# Students in 9th Grade:
44
152,945
# Students in 10th Grade:
41
153,002
# Students in 11th Grade:
39
143,636
# Students in 12th Grade:
39
146,324
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $19,725 in this school district is less than the state median of $22,343. The school district revenue/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $18,185 is less than the state median of $21,585. The school district spending/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$12 MM
$41,381 MM
Spending
$11 MM
$39,976 MM
Revenue / Student
$19,725
$22,343
Spending / Student
$18,185
$21,585
Best West Prairie CUSD 103 School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
West Prairie South Elementary School
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
310 S Coal St
Colchester, IL 62326
(309) 776-3790
Colchester, IL 62326
(309) 776-3790
Grades: PK-6
| 177 students
Rank: #22.
West Prairie North Elementary School
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
100 N Washington St
Good Hope, IL 61438
(309) 456-3920
Good Hope, IL 61438
(309) 456-3920
Grades: PK-6
| 174 students
Rank: #33.
West Prairie Senior High School
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
18575 E 800th St
Sciota, IL 61475
(309) 456-3750
Sciota, IL 61475
(309) 456-3750
Grades: 9-12
| 162 students
Rank: #44.
West Prairie Junior High School
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
18575 E 800th St
Sciota, IL 61475
(309) 776-3220
Sciota, IL 61475
(309) 776-3220
Grades: 7-8
| 99 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to West Prairie CUSD 103 School District?
West Prairie CUSD 103 School District manages 4 public schools serving 612 students.
What is the rank of West Prairie CUSD 103 School District?
West Prairie CUSD 103 School District is ranked #545 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 West Prairie CUSD 103 School District?
97% of West Prairie CUSD 103 School District students are White, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of West Prairie CUSD 103 School District?
West Prairie CUSD 103 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What is West Prairie CUSD 103 School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $18,185 is less than the state median of $21,585. The school district spending/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
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