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Cambridge CUSD 227 School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 471 students in Cambridge CUSD 227 School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in Illinois.
51爆料s in Cambridge CUSD 227 School District have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the Illinois public school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 30% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (IL)
# Schools
2 Schools
4,418 Schools
# Students
471 Students
1,884,056 Students
# Teachers
38 Teachers
136,858 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
District Rank
Cambridge CUSD 227 School District, which is ranked within the top 30% of all 844 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% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#221 out of 852 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)28%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
50%
Graduation Rate
≥80%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.05
0.70
# American Indian Students
n/a
4,562 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
1 Student
103,646 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
6%
# Hispanic Students
4 Students
518,306 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
28%
# Black Students
4 Students
303,554 Students
% Black Students
1%
16%
# White Students
458 Students
838,269 Students
% White Students
97%
45%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
1,685 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
4 Students
78,180 Students
% of Two or more races Students
1%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
39
79,739
# Students in K Grade:
33
120,814
# Students in 1st Grade:
35
126,572
# Students in 2nd Grade:
30
167,546
# Students in 3rd Grade:
33
130,511
# Students in 4th Grade:
32
130,546
# Students in 5th Grade:
34
130,044
# Students in 6th Grade:
34
132,465
# Students in 7th Grade:
43
136,042
# Students in 8th Grade:
27
137,926
# Students in 9th Grade:
34
149,569
# Students in 10th Grade:
38
150,589
# Students in 11th Grade:
29
146,876
# Students in 12th Grade:
30
144,805
# Ungraded Students:
-
12
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $18,098 in this school district is less than the state median of $21,964. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $17,386 is less than the state median of $21,218. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$9 MM
$41,381 MM
Spending
$8 MM
$39,976 MM
Revenue / Student
$18,098
$21,964
Spending / Student
$17,386
$21,218
Best Cambridge CUSD 227 School District 51爆料s (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Cambridge Comm Grade School
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
312 S West St
Cambridge, IL 61238
(309) 937-2028
Cambridge, IL 61238
(309) 937-2028
Grades: PK-5
| 236 students
Rank: #22.
Cambridge Jr/sr High School
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
300 S West St
Cambridge, IL 61238
(309) 937-2051
Cambridge, IL 61238
(309) 937-2051
Grades: 6-12
| 235 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Cambridge CUSD 227 School District?
Cambridge CUSD 227 School District manages 2 public schools serving 471 students.
What is the rank of Cambridge CUSD 227 School District?
Cambridge CUSD 227 School District is ranked #200 out of 844 school districts in Illinois (top 30%) 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 science proficiency (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Cambridge CUSD 227 School District?
97% of Cambridge CUSD 227 School District students are White, 1% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Cambridge CUSD 227 School District?
Cambridge CUSD 227 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What is Cambridge CUSD 227 School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $17,386 is less than the state median of $21,218. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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