For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 968 students in Chester CUSD 139 School District. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
51爆料s in Chester CUSD 139 School District have an average math proficiency score of 11% (versus the Illinois public school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 31% (versus the 30% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority 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
968 Students
1,884,056 Students
# Teachers
70 Teachers
136,858 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
District Rank
Chester CUSD 139 School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% 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 85-89% has increased from 80-84% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#546 out of 852 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)12%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
50%
Graduation Rate
85-89%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.29
0.70
# American Indian Students
n/a
4,562 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
2 Students
103,646 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
6%
# Hispanic Students
116 Students
518,306 Students
% Hispanic Students
12%
28%
# Black Students
10 Students
303,554 Students
% Black Students
1%
16%
# White Students
811 Students
838,269 Students
% White Students
84%
45%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
1,685 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
28 Students
78,180 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
65
79,739
# Students in K Grade:
58
120,814
# Students in 1st Grade:
71
126,572
# Students in 2nd Grade:
61
167,546
# Students in 3rd Grade:
59
130,511
# Students in 4th Grade:
46
130,546
# Students in 5th Grade:
60
130,044
# Students in 6th Grade:
73
132,465
# Students in 7th Grade:
75
136,042
# Students in 8th Grade:
69
137,926
# Students in 9th Grade:
97
149,569
# Students in 10th Grade:
87
150,589
# Students in 11th Grade:
65
146,876
# Students in 12th Grade:
82
144,805
# Ungraded Students:
-
12
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $15,489 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 $14,449 is less than the state median of $21,218. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$15 MM
$41,381 MM
Spending
$14 MM
$39,976 MM
Revenue / Student
$15,489
$21,964
Spending / Student
$14,449
$21,218
Best Chester CUSD 139 School District 51爆料s (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Chester Elementary School
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
650 Opdyke St
Chester, IL 62233
(618) 826-2354
Chester, IL 62233
(618) 826-2354
Grades: PK-8
| 637 students
Rank: #22.
Chester High School
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1901 Swanwick St
Chester, IL 62233
(618) 826-2302
Chester, IL 62233
(618) 826-2302
Grades: 9-12
| 331 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Chester CUSD 139 School District?
Chester CUSD 139 School District manages 2 public schools serving 968 students.
What is the rank of Chester CUSD 139 School District?
Chester CUSD 139 School District is ranked #571 out of 844 school districts in Illinois (bottom 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 Chester CUSD 139 School District?
84% of Chester CUSD 139 School District students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Chester CUSD 139 School District?
Chester CUSD 139 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is equal to the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What is Chester CUSD 139 School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $14,449 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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