Bushnell Prairie City Cusd 170 School District
School District · Bushnell, Illinois
Avg Rating
4.4
out of 10
Schools
3
1 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$16,314
Student-Teacher Ratio
9.3:1
Avg Rating
4.4
out of 10
Schools
3
1 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$16,314
Student-Teacher Ratio
9.3:1
Evaluating Bushnell Prairie City Cusd 170?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Bushnell Prairie City Cusd 170 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.
Bushnell-prairie City High Sch
Bushnell · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Bushnell-prairie City JR High Sch
Bushnell · Middle. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Bushnell-prairie City Elem Sch
Bushnell · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Illinois rank
#604 of 637
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-1.9
below Illinois avg
Per-pupil spending
$16,314
$376 vs Illinois median
District size
607 students
Smaller than Illinois median
The short answer
Bushnell Prairie City Cusd 170 ranks #604 of 637 Illinois districts by overall school rating. Bushnell Prairie City Cusd 170's schools with real test data average 4.4/10 across 3 schools. Its top-rated schools are Bushnell-prairie City High Sch (5.9/10), Bushnell-prairie City JR High Sch (3.7/10), and Bushnell-prairie City Elem Sch (3.5/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Top-Rated Schools in Bushnell Prairie City Cusd 170
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 | Bushnell-prairie City High Sch | 5.9 / 10 |
| 2 | Bushnell-prairie City JR High Sch | 3.7 / 10 |
| 3 | Bushnell-prairie City Elem Sch | 3.5 / 10 |
See all 3 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Bushnell Prairie City Cusd 170
Bushnell Prairie City Cusd 170 is a Bushnell, Illinois school district serving 3 schools. The district educates 607 students with a student-teacher ratio of 9.3:1. The district invests $16,314 per student annually.
With an average rating of 4.4/10, Bushnell Prairie City Cusd 170 demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Bushnell-prairie City High Sch, which has a composite score of 5.9/10.
In standardized testing, Bushnell Prairie City Cusd 170 students show an average math proficiency of 34.4% and ELA proficiency of 33.6%.
The district includes 1 elementary school , 1 middle school , and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Bushnell Prairie City Cusd 170, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Bushnell Prairie City Cusd 170 with test data.
Schools in Bushnell Prairie City Cusd 170
3 schools Elementary Schools 1
Middle Schools 1
High Schools 1
District Details
- State
- Illinois
- City
- Bushnell
- Total Enrollment
- 607
- Teachers (FTE)
- 65
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.2%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Bushnell Prairie City Cusd 170?
Bushnell Prairie City Cusd 170 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 Bushnell Prairie City Cusd 170?
The average composite rating for Bushnell Prairie City Cusd 170 is 4.4/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Bushnell Prairie City Cusd 170?
Bushnell Prairie City Cusd 170 spends $16,314 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Bushnell Prairie City Cusd 170?
The average student-teacher ratio in Bushnell Prairie City Cusd 170 is 9.3:1.
What is the top-rated school in Bushnell Prairie City Cusd 170?
Bushnell-prairie City High Sch is the highest-rated school in Bushnell Prairie City Cusd 170 with a composite score of 5.9/10.
What are the test scores in Bushnell Prairie City Cusd 170?
Across schools in Bushnell Prairie City Cusd 170 with test data, the average math proficiency is 34.4% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 33.6%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Bushnell Prairie City Cusd 170 compare to other districts in Illinois?
Bushnell Prairie City Cusd 170 has an average school rating of 4.4/10 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
- 4.4/10
- Math Proficiency
- 34.4%
- ELA Proficiency
- 33.6%
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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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