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7.6 avg / 10

Brown County Cusd 1 School District

School District · Mt Sterling, Illinois

Students: 690
Teachers (FTE): 49

Avg Rating

7.6

out of 10

Schools

3

1 elem, 1 mid, 1 high

Per-Pupil Spending

$14,728

Student-Teacher Ratio

14.1:1

How this district compares

Illinois rank

#66 of 637

districts by avg. composite

Vs. state average

+1.3

above Illinois avg

Per-pupil spending

$14,728

$1,962 vs Illinois median

District size

690 students

Smaller than Illinois median

About Brown County Cusd 1

Brown County Cusd 1 is a Mt Sterling, Illinois school district serving 3 schools. The district educates 690 students with a student-teacher ratio of 14.1:1. The district invests $14,728 per student annually.

With an average rating of 7.6/10, Brown County Cusd 1 is among the strongest-performing districts in the state.

The highest-rated school in the district is Brown County High School, which has a composite score of 8.4/10.

In standardized testing, Brown County Cusd 1 students show an average math proficiency of 24.7% and ELA proficiency of 32.9%.

The district includes 1 elementary school , 1 middle school , and 1 high school.

District Map

Schools in Brown County Cusd 1, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.

District Average Test Scores

Math Proficiency 24.7%
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ELA Proficiency 32.9%
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Average proficiency across all schools in Brown County Cusd 1 with test data.

Schools in Brown County Cusd 1

3 schools

District Details

City
Mt Sterling
Total Enrollment
690
Teachers (FTE)
49
Child Poverty Rate
0.1%
Data Year
2023

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Brown County Cusd 1?

Brown County Cusd 1 has 3 schools in total — 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.

What is the average rating for Brown County Cusd 1?

The average composite rating for Brown County Cusd 1 is 7.6/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.

What is the per-pupil spending in Brown County Cusd 1?

Brown County Cusd 1 spends $14,728 per student per year.

What is the student-teacher ratio in Brown County Cusd 1?

The average student-teacher ratio in Brown County Cusd 1 is 14.1:1.

What is the top-rated school in Brown County Cusd 1?

Brown County High School is the highest-rated school in Brown County Cusd 1 with a composite score of 8.4/10.

What are the test scores in Brown County Cusd 1?

Across schools in Brown County Cusd 1 with test data, the average math proficiency is 24.7% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 32.9%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.

How does Brown County Cusd 1 compare to other districts in Illinois?

Brown County Cusd 1 has an average school rating of 7.6/10 across 3 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
7.6/10
Math Proficiency
24.7%
ELA Proficiency
32.9%

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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