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West Central CUSD 235 School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 752 students in West Central CUSD 235 School District. This district's average testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
Public Schools in West Central CUSD 235 School District have an average math proficiency score of 9% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 10% (versus the 30% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (IL)
# Schools
4 Schools
4,394 Schools
# Students
752 Students
1,842,872 Students
# Teachers
66 Teachers
137,935 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
West Central CUSD 235 School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 861 school districts in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 72% has decreased from 75-79% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#787 out of 865 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
12%
27%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
11%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
50%
Graduation Rate
72%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.13
0.69
% American Indian
1%
n/a
% Asian
n/a
6%
% Hispanic
3%
29%
% Black
n/a
16%
% White
93%
45%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $18,987 in this school district is less than the state median of $22,455. The school district revenue/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $17,596 is less than the state median of $21,692. The school district spending/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$14 MM
$41,381 MM
Spending
$13 MM
$39,976 MM
Revenue / Student
$18,987
$22,455
Spending / Student
$17,596
$21,692
Best West Central CUSD 235 School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
West Central Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1514 Us Route 34
Biggsville, IL 61418
(309) 627-2339
Biggsville, IL 61418
(309) 627-2339
Gr: K-5 | 321 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #22.
West Central High School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1514 Us Route 34
Biggsville, IL 61418
(309) 627-2377
Biggsville, IL 61418
(309) 627-2377
Gr: 9-12 | 212 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #33.
West Central Middle School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
217 W South St
Stronghurst, IL 61480
(309) 924-1681
Stronghurst, IL 61480
(309) 924-1681
Gr: 6-8 | 169 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: n/an/a
1514 Us Route 34
Biggsville, IL 61418
(309) 627-2371
Biggsville, IL 61418
(309) 627-2371
Gr: PK | 50 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to West Central CUSD 235 School District?
West Central CUSD 235 School District manages 4 public schools serving 752 students.
What is the rank of West Central CUSD 235 School District?
West Central CUSD 235 School District is ranked #817 out of 861 school districts in Illinois (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Illinois school districts for: Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in West Central CUSD 235 School District?
93% of West Central CUSD 235 School District students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of West Central CUSD 235 School District?
West Central CUSD 235 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What is West Central CUSD 235 School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $17,596 is less than the state median of $21,692. The school district spending/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
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