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5.6avg / 10

Bushnell Prairie City Cusd 170 School District

School District · Bushnell, Illinois

Students: 607
Teachers (FTE): 65

Avg Rating

5.6

out of 10

Schools

3

1 elem, 1 mid, 1 high

Enrollment

607

Student-Teacher Ratio

9.3:1

How this district compares

Illinois rank

#474 of 637

districts by avg. composite

Vs. state average

-0.7

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 #474 of 637 Illinois districts by overall school rating. Bushnell Prairie City Cusd 170's schools with real test data average 5.6/10 across 3 schools. Its top-rated schools are Bushnell-Prairie City High Sch (7.0/10), Bushnell-Prairie City JR High Sch (5.5/10), and Bushnell-Prairie City Elem Sch (4.4/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.

Most improved · 2022 → 2024
Bushnell-Prairie City Elem Sch

STAAR proficiency rose +2.4 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Bushnell Prairie City Cusd 170 schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.

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.

#SchoolRating
1Bushnell-Prairie City High Sch7.0 / 10
2Bushnell-Prairie City JR High Sch5.5 / 10
3Bushnell-Prairie City Elem Sch4.4 / 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. District-level spending was $16,314 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).

With an average rating of 5.6/10, 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 7.0/10.

In standardized testing, Bushnell Prairie City Cusd 170 students show an average math proficiency of 24.0% and ELA proficiency of 27.4%.

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

Math Proficiency24.0%
School
State
Not reported
ELA Proficiency27.4%
School
State
Not reported

Average proficiency across all schools in Bushnell Prairie City Cusd 170 with test data.

Schools in Bushnell Prairie City Cusd 170

3 schools

District Details

State
Illinois
City
Bushnell
Total Enrollment
607
Teachers (FTE)
65
District spending per student
$16,314NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
Child poverty rate
19.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
District directory 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 5.6/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.

What is the district spending per student in Bushnell Prairie City Cusd 170?

Bushnell Prairie City Cusd 170's district-level spending was $16,314 per student in fiscal year 2023, according to NCES F-33. This is district context, not an individual-school expense.

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 7.0/10.

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 24.0% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 27.4%. 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 5.6/10 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 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
5.6/10
Math Proficiency
24.0%
ELA Proficiency
27.4%

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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