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6.4 avg / 10

Brown County Cusd 1 School District

School District · Mt Sterling, Illinois

Students: 690
Teachers (FTE): 49

Avg Rating

6.4

out of 10

Schools

3

1 elem, 1 mid, 1 high

Per-Pupil Spending

$14,728

Student-Teacher Ratio

14.1:1

District shortlistschools + peers

Evaluating Brown County Cusd 1?

A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Brown County Cusd 1 as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.

Shortlist starter

Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.

Brown County High School

8.4/10

Mount Sterling · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.

Brown County Elementary School

6.2/10

Mount Sterling · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.

Brown County Middle School

4.7/10

Mount Sterling · Middle. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.

How this district compares

Illinois rank

#275 of 637

districts by avg. composite

Vs. state average

+0.2

above Illinois avg

Per-pupil spending

$14,728

$1,962 vs Illinois median

District size

690 students

Smaller than Illinois median

The short answer

Brown County Cusd 1 ranks #275 of 637 Illinois districts by overall school rating. Brown County Cusd 1's schools with real test data average 6.4/10 across 3 schools. Its top-rated schools are Brown County High School (8.4/10), Brown County Elementary School (6.2/10), and Brown County Middle School (4.7/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.

Top-Rated Schools in Brown County Cusd 1

Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (3 of 3). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.

# School Rating
1 Brown County High School 8.4 / 10
2 Brown County Elementary School 6.2 / 10
3 Brown County Middle School 4.7 / 10

See all 3 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.

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 6.4/10, Brown County Cusd 1 demonstrates solid academic performance.

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 39.4% and ELA proficiency of 44.6%.

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 39.4%
School
State
N/A
ELA Proficiency 44.6%
School
State
N/A

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 6.4/10. 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 39.4% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 44.6%. 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 6.4/10 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 blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.

District Averages

Overall Rating
6.4/10
Math Proficiency
39.4%
ELA Proficiency
44.6%

How we rate schools

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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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