Central CUSD 301 School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 4,860 students in Central CUSD 301 School District. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in Illinois.
Public Schools in Central CUSD 301 School District have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the Illinois public school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 30% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Central CUSD 301 School District, which is ranked within the top 20% 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 96% has increased from 91% over five school years.
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="students-by-ethinity">Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.58
0.70
# American Indian Students
9 Students
4,564 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
715 Students
101,358 Students
% Asian Students
15%
6%
# Hispanic Students
898 Students
508,785 Students
% Hispanic Students
18%
27%
# Black Students
101 Students
304,592 Students
% Black Students
2%
17%
# White Students
2,951 Students
851,337 Students
% White Students
61%
45%
# Hawaiian Students
2 Students
1,792 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
184 Students
77,678 Students
% of Two or more races Students
4%
4%
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="students-by-grade">Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
137
76,314
# Students in K Grade:
308
121,289
# Students in 1st Grade:
375
130,456
# Students in 2nd Grade:
355
163,954
# Students in 3rd Grade:
370
128,977
# Students in 4th Grade:
369
128,440
# Students in 5th Grade:
351
130,483
# Students in 6th Grade:
412
134,608
# Students in 7th Grade:
387
136,282
# Students in 8th Grade:
406
141,626
# Students in 9th Grade:
383
152,960
# Students in 10th Grade:
356
153,002
# Students in 11th Grade:
316
143,636
# Students in 12th Grade:
335
146,324
# Ungraded Students:
-
12
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="district-revenue-and-spending">District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $19,786 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 $17,106 is less than the state median of $21,170. The school district spending/student has declined by 6% over four school years.
How many schools belong to Central CUSD 301 School District?
Central CUSD 301 School District manages 7 public schools serving 4,860 students.
What is the rank of Central CUSD 301 School District?
Central CUSD 301 School District is ranked #95 out of 845 school districts in Illinois (top 20%) 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 overall rank (Top 20%), Highest math proficiency (Top 20%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%), Highest science proficiency (Top 20%), Highest graduation rate (Top 5%), Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Central CUSD 301 School District?
61% of Central CUSD 301 School District students are White, 18% of students are Hispanic, 15% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Central CUSD 301 School District?
Central CUSD 301 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 18:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What is Central CUSD 301 School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $17,106 is less than the state median of $21,170. The school district spending/student has declined by 6% over four school years.
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Quick Stats (2024-25)
District size: 7 schools
Grades: PK-12
Enrollment: 4,860 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
Minority Enrollment: 39%
Graduation Rate
: 96% (Top 5% in IL)
Overall District Rank
: Top 20%
Math Proficiency
: 38% (Top 20%)
Reading Proficiency
: 51% (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
: 73% (Top 20%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
