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5.1 avg / 10

Ball Chatham Cusd 5 School District

School District · Chatham, Illinois

Students: 4,631
Teachers (FTE): 269

Avg Rating

5.1

out of 10

Schools

6

3 elem, 2 mid, 1 high

Per-Pupil Spending

$11,231

Student-Teacher Ratio

17.2:1

How this district compares

Illinois rank

#560 of 637

districts by avg. composite

Vs. state average

-1.2

below Illinois avg

Per-pupil spending

$11,231

$5,459 vs Illinois median

District size

4,631 students

Much larger than Illinois median

About Ball Chatham Cusd 5

Ball Chatham Cusd 5 is a Chatham, Illinois school district serving 6 schools. The district educates 4,631 students with a student-teacher ratio of 17.2:1. The district invests $11,231 per student annually.

With an average rating of 5.1/10, Ball Chatham Cusd 5 demonstrates solid academic performance.

The highest-rated school in the district is Chatham Elem School, which has a composite score of 5.8/10.

In standardized testing, Ball Chatham Cusd 5 students show an average math proficiency of 35.8% and ELA proficiency of 36.3%.

The district includes 3 elementary schools , 2 middle schools , and 1 high school.

District Map

Schools in Ball Chatham Cusd 5, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.

District Average Test Scores

Math Proficiency 35.8%
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ELA Proficiency 36.3%
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Average proficiency across all schools in Ball Chatham Cusd 5 with test data.

District Details

City
Chatham
Total Enrollment
4,631
Teachers (FTE)
269
Child Poverty Rate
0.0%
Data Year
2023

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Ball Chatham Cusd 5?

Ball Chatham Cusd 5 has 6 schools in total — 3 elementary, 2 middle, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.

What is the average rating for Ball Chatham Cusd 5?

The average composite rating for Ball Chatham Cusd 5 is 5.1/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.

What is the per-pupil spending in Ball Chatham Cusd 5?

Ball Chatham Cusd 5 spends $11,231 per student per year.

What is the student-teacher ratio in Ball Chatham Cusd 5?

The average student-teacher ratio in Ball Chatham Cusd 5 is 17.2:1.

What is the top-rated school in Ball Chatham Cusd 5?

Chatham Elem School is the highest-rated school in Ball Chatham Cusd 5 with a composite score of 5.8/10.

What are the test scores in Ball Chatham Cusd 5?

Across schools in Ball Chatham Cusd 5 with test data, the average math proficiency is 35.8% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 36.3%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.

How does Ball Chatham Cusd 5 compare to other districts in Illinois?

Ball Chatham Cusd 5 has an average school rating of 5.1/10 across 6 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Illinois by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.

How does MySchoolScout rate schools?

MySchoolScout ratings are based on a comprehensive methodology that weighs Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.

District Averages

Overall Rating
5.1/10
Math Proficiency
35.8%
ELA Proficiency
36.3%

How We Rate Schools

Every school receives a composite score from 1 to 10 based on four pillars: Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Scores are built from publicly available data including standardized test results, enrollment figures, and school climate indicators.

Read our full methodology

Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Illinois Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.

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