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 2024-25 school year, there are 29 public schools serving 20,443 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 56% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Illinois public school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
CUSD 300 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 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
40 Students
4,564 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
1,039 Students
101,358 Students
% Asian Students
5%
6%
# Hispanic Students
8,694 Students
508,785 Students
% Hispanic Students
43%
27%
# Black Students
976 Students
304,592 Students
% Black Students
5%
17%
# White Students
8,979 Students
851,337 Students
% White Students
44%
45%
# Hawaiian Students
24 Students
1,792 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
689 Students
77,678 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
4%
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="students-by-grade">Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
646
76,314
# Students in K Grade:
1,278
121,289
# Students in 1st Grade:
1,486
130,456
# Students in 2nd Grade:
1,427
163,954
# Students in 3rd Grade:
1,413
128,977
# Students in 4th Grade:
1,384
128,440
# Students in 5th Grade:
1,489
130,483
# Students in 6th Grade:
1,524
134,608
# Students in 7th Grade:
1,539
136,282
# Students in 8th Grade:
1,579
141,626
# Students in 9th Grade:
1,876
152,960
# Students in 10th Grade:
1,670
153,002
# Students in 11th Grade:
1,487
143,636
# Students in 12th Grade:
1,645
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 $18,413 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 $16,909 is less than the state median of $21,170. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
How many schools belong to CUSD 300 School District?
CUSD 300 School District manages 29 public schools serving 20,443 students.
What is the rank of CUSD 300 School District?
CUSD 300 School District is ranked #410 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 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?
44% of CUSD 300 School District students are White, 43% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Black, and 3% 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 $16,909 is less than the state median of $21,170. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
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Quick Stats (2024-25)
District size: 29 schools
Grades: PK-12
Enrollment: 20,443 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
Minority Enrollment: 56%
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
