Orion CUSD 223 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%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 999 students in Orion CUSD 223 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 Orion CUSD 223 School District have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the Illinois public school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 30% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Orion CUSD 223 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 90-94% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="students-by-ethinity">Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.10
0.70
# American Indian Students
n/a
4,564 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
5 Students
101,358 Students
% Asian Students
1%
6%
# Hispanic Students
22 Students
508,785 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
27%
# Black Students
12 Students
304,592 Students
% Black Students
1%
17%
# White Students
947 Students
851,337 Students
% White Students
95%
45%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
1,792 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
13 Students
77,678 Students
% of Two or more races Students
1%
4%
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="students-by-grade">Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
31
76,314
# Students in K Grade:
65
121,289
# Students in 1st Grade:
73
130,456
# Students in 2nd Grade:
70
163,954
# Students in 3rd Grade:
72
128,977
# Students in 4th Grade:
81
128,440
# Students in 5th Grade:
76
130,483
# Students in 6th Grade:
71
134,608
# Students in 7th Grade:
79
136,282
# Students in 8th Grade:
73
141,626
# Students in 9th Grade:
82
152,960
# Students in 10th Grade:
69
153,002
# Students in 11th Grade:
73
143,636
# Students in 12th Grade:
84
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 $15,619 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 $14,270 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 Orion CUSD 223 School District?
Orion CUSD 223 School District manages 3 public schools serving 999 students.
What is the rank of Orion CUSD 223 School District?
Orion CUSD 223 School District is ranked #131 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%) and Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Orion CUSD 223 School District?
95% of Orion CUSD 223 School District students are White, 2% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Orion CUSD 223 School District?
Orion CUSD 223 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What is Orion CUSD 223 School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $14,270 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: 3 schools
Grades: PK-12
Enrollment: 999 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
Minority Enrollment: 5%
Graduation Rate
: 90-94% (Top 20% in IL)
Overall District Rank
: Top 20%
Math Proficiency
: 39% (Top 20%)
Reading Proficiency
: 45% (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
: 59% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
