Dekalb CUSD 428 School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 12 public schools serving 6,840 students in Dekalb CUSD 428 School District. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
Public Schools in Dekalb CUSD 428 School District have an average math proficiency score of 12% (versus the Illinois public school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 16% (versus the 30% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Illinois public school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Dekalb CUSD 428 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 74% has decreased from 80% over five school years.
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="students-by-ethinity">Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.72
0.70
# American Indian Students
21 Students
4,564 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
75 Students
101,358 Students
% Asian Students
1%
6%
# Hispanic Students
2,059 Students
508,785 Students
% Hispanic Students
30%
27%
# Black Students
1,925 Students
304,592 Students
% Black Students
28%
17%
# White Students
2,313 Students
851,337 Students
% White Students
34%
45%
# Hawaiian Students
5 Students
1,792 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
437 Students
77,678 Students
% of Two or more races Students
7%
4%
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="students-by-grade">Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
231
76,314
# Students in K Grade:
486
121,289
# Students in 1st Grade:
529
130,456
# Students in 2nd Grade:
512
163,954
# Students in 3rd Grade:
492
128,977
# Students in 4th Grade:
468
128,440
# Students in 5th Grade:
490
130,483
# Students in 6th Grade:
503
134,608
# Students in 7th Grade:
499
136,282
# Students in 8th Grade:
547
141,626
# Students in 9th Grade:
480
152,960
# Students in 10th Grade:
554
153,002
# Students in 11th Grade:
475
143,636
# Students in 12th Grade:
574
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 $18,931 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 $17,129 is less than the state median of $21,170. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
How many schools belong to Dekalb CUSD 428 School District?
Dekalb CUSD 428 School District manages 12 public schools serving 6,840 students.
What is the rank of Dekalb CUSD 428 School District?
Dekalb CUSD 428 School District is ranked #739 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. This district ranks in the top 20% of Illinois school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Dekalb CUSD 428 School District?
34% of Dekalb CUSD 428 School District students are White, 30% of students are Hispanic, 28% of students are Black, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Dekalb CUSD 428 School District?
Dekalb CUSD 428 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What is Dekalb CUSD 428 School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $17,129 is less than the state median of $21,170. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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Quick Stats (2024-25)
District size: 12 schools
Grades: PK-12
Enrollment: 6,840 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
Minority Enrollment: 66%
Graduation Rate
: 74% (Btm 50% in IL)
Overall District Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 11% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 16% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 35% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
