For the 2024-25 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 646 students in Serena CUSD 2 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 Serena CUSD 2 School District have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the Illinois public school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 31% (versus the 30% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Serena CUSD 2 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 80-89% has decreased from 90-94% over five school years.
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="students-by-ethinity">Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.26
0.70
# American Indian Students
4 Students
4,564 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
1%
# Asian Students
6 Students
101,358 Students
% Asian Students
1%
6%
# Hispanic Students
53 Students
508,785 Students
% Hispanic Students
8%
27%
# Black Students
5 Students
304,592 Students
% Black Students
1%
17%
# White Students
552 Students
851,337 Students
% White Students
85%
45%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
1,792 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
26 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:
32
76,314
# Students in K Grade:
58
121,289
# Students in 1st Grade:
56
130,456
# Students in 2nd Grade:
56
163,954
# Students in 3rd Grade:
43
128,977
# Students in 4th Grade:
52
128,440
# Students in 5th Grade:
31
130,483
# Students in 6th Grade:
56
134,608
# Students in 7th Grade:
47
136,282
# Students in 8th Grade:
52
141,626
# Students in 9th Grade:
33
152,960
# Students in 10th Grade:
36
153,002
# Students in 11th Grade:
43
143,636
# Students in 12th Grade:
51
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 $24,477 is higher 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 $21,621 is higher 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 Serena CUSD 2 School District?
Serena CUSD 2 School District manages 4 public schools serving 646 students.
What is the rank of Serena CUSD 2 School District?
Serena CUSD 2 School District is ranked #386 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.
What is the racial composition of students in Serena CUSD 2 School District?
85% of Serena CUSD 2 School District students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Serena CUSD 2 School District?
Serena CUSD 2 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What is Serena CUSD 2 School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $21,621 is higher 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: 4 schools
Grades: PK-12
Enrollment: 646 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
Minority Enrollment: 15%
Graduation Rate
: 80-89% (Btm 50% in IL)
Overall District Rank
: Top 50%
Math Proficiency
: 21% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 31% (Top 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 55-59% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
