Cahokia Cusd 187 School District
School District · Cahokia, Illinois
Avg Rating
4.0
out of 10
Schools
8
6 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Enrollment
3,056
Student-Teacher Ratio
18.6:1
Avg Rating
4.0
out of 10
Schools
8
6 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Enrollment
3,056
Student-Teacher Ratio
18.6:1
How this district compares
Illinois rank
#629 of 637
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-2.3
below Illinois avg
Per-pupil spending
$24,171
+$7,481 vs Illinois median
District size
3,056 students
Much larger than Illinois median
The short answer
Cahokia Cusd 187 ranks #629 of 637 Illinois districts by overall school rating. Cahokia Cusd 187's schools with real test data average 4.0/10 across 8 schools. Its top-rated schools are Estelle Sauget School of Choice (5.3/10), Huffman Elem School (5.0/10), and Elizabeth Morris Elem School (4.8/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Rates 5.3/10 despite 84% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 1.4 points higher than its student-poverty level predicts. Roughly as clean a case of strong results without an affluent-ZIP price tag as you'll find among Cahokia Cusd 187 schools.
STAAR proficiency rose +4.5 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Cahokia Cusd 187 schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.
Top-Rated Schools in Cahokia Cusd 187
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (8 of 8). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Estelle Sauget School of Choice | 5.3 / 10 |
| 2 | Huffman Elem School | 5.0 / 10 |
| 3 | Elizabeth Morris Elem School | 4.8 / 10 |
| 4 | Lalumier Elem School | 4.5 / 10 |
| 5 | Penniman Elem School | 4.3 / 10 |
| 6 | Wirth/parks Middle School | 3.2 / 10 |
| 7 | Cahokia High School | 2.8 / 10 |
| 8 | Maplewood Elem School | 2.4 / 10 |
See all 8 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Cahokia Cusd 187
Cahokia Cusd 187 is a Cahokia, Illinois school district serving 8 schools.The district educates 3,056 students with a student-teacher ratio of 18.6:1. District-level spending was $24,171 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).
With an average rating of 4.0/10, Cahokia Cusd 187 demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Estelle Sauget School of Choice, which has a composite score of 5.3/10.
In standardized testing, Cahokia Cusd 187 students show an average math proficiency of 15.4% and ELA proficiency of 15.7%.
The district includes 6 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Cahokia Cusd 187, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Cahokia Cusd 187 with test data.
Schools in Cahokia Cusd 187
8 schoolsDistrict Details
- State
- Illinois
- City
- Cahokia
- Total Enrollment
- 3,056
- Teachers (FTE)
- 164
- District spending per student
- $24,171NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- Child poverty rate
- 36.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
- District directory year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Cahokia Cusd 187?
Cahokia Cusd 187 has 8 schools in total — 6 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 Cahokia Cusd 187?
The average composite rating for Cahokia Cusd 187 is 4.0/10. 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 Cahokia Cusd 187?
Cahokia Cusd 187's district-level spending was $24,171 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 Cahokia Cusd 187?
The average student-teacher ratio in Cahokia Cusd 187 is 18.6:1.
What is the top-rated school in Cahokia Cusd 187?
Estelle Sauget School of Choice is the highest-rated school in Cahokia Cusd 187 with a composite score of 5.3/10.
What are the test scores in Cahokia Cusd 187?
Across schools in Cahokia Cusd 187 with test data, the average math proficiency is 15.4% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 15.7%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Cahokia Cusd 187 compare to other districts in Illinois?
Cahokia Cusd 187 has an average school rating of 4.0/10 across 8 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
- 4.0/10
- Math Proficiency
- 15.4%
- ELA Proficiency
- 15.7%
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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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