CUSD 300 School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
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 2025 school year, there are 29 public schools serving 20,488 students in CUSD 300 School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Illinois.
Public Schools in CUSD 300 School District have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the Illinois public school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 30% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Illinois public school average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
CUSD 300 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 96% has increased from 90% over five school years.
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="students-by-ethinity">Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.63
0.70
# American Indian Students
35 Students
4,562 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
1,033 Students
103,646 Students
% Asian Students
5%
6%
# Hispanic Students
8,847 Students
518,306 Students
% Hispanic Students
43%
28%
# Black Students
932 Students
303,554 Students
% Black Students
5%
16%
# White Students
8,874 Students
838,269 Students
% White Students
43%
45%
# Hawaiian Students
19 Students
1,685 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
741 Students
78,180 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:
654
79,739
# Students in K Grade:
1,383
120,814
# Students in 1st Grade:
1,344
126,572
# Students in 2nd Grade:
1,511
167,546
# Students in 3rd Grade:
1,449
130,511
# Students in 4th Grade:
1,473
130,546
# Students in 5th Grade:
1,414
130,044
# Students in 6th Grade:
1,503
132,465
# Students in 7th Grade:
1,562
136,042
# Students in 8th Grade:
1,593
137,926
# Students in 9th Grade:
1,870
149,569
# Students in 10th Grade:
1,659
150,589
# Students in 11th Grade:
1,590
146,876
# Students in 12th Grade:
1,483
144,805
# 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 $18,372 in this school district is less than the state median of $21,964. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $16,872 is less than the state median of $21,218. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
How many schools belong to CUSD 300 School District?
CUSD 300 School District manages 29 public schools serving 20,488 students.
What is the rank of CUSD 300 School District?
CUSD 300 School District is ranked #411 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 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 CUSD 300 School District?
43% of CUSD 300 School District students are Hispanic, 43% of students are White, 5% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Black, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of CUSD 300 School District?
CUSD 300 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is equal to the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What is CUSD 300 School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $16,872 is less than the state median of $21,218. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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Quick Stats (2025)
District size: 29 schools
Grades: PK-12
Enrollment: 20,488 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
Minority Enrollment: 57%
Graduation Rate
: 96% (Top 5% in IL)
Overall District Rank
: Top 50%
Math Proficiency
: 24% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 27% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 50% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
