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7.8 avg / 10

Cairo USD 1 School District

School District · Cairo, Illinois

Students: 294
Teachers (FTE): 27

Avg Rating

7.8

out of 10

Schools

2

1 elem, 1 high

Per-Pupil Spending

$28,162

Student-Teacher Ratio

10.9:1

How this district compares

Illinois rank

#49 of 637

districts by avg. composite

Vs. state average

+1.5

above Illinois avg

Per-pupil spending

$28,162

+$11,472 vs Illinois median

District size

294 students

Smaller than Illinois median

About Cairo USD 1

Cairo USD 1 is a Cairo, Illinois school district serving 2 schools. The district educates 294 students with a student-teacher ratio of 10.9:1. The district invests $28,162 per student annually.

With an average rating of 7.8/10, Cairo USD 1 is among the strongest-performing districts in the state.

The highest-rated school in the district is Cairo Elementary School, which has a composite score of 8.2/10.

In standardized testing, Cairo USD 1 students show an average math proficiency of 3.8% and ELA proficiency of 5.4%.

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

District Map

Schools in Cairo USD 1, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.

District Average Test Scores

Math Proficiency 3.8%
School
State
N/A
ELA Proficiency 5.4%
School
State
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Average proficiency across all schools in Cairo USD 1 with test data.

Schools in Cairo USD 1

2 schools

District Details

State
Illinois
City
Cairo
Total Enrollment
294
Teachers (FTE)
27
Child Poverty Rate
0.4%
Data Year
2023

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Cairo USD 1?

Cairo USD 1 has 2 schools in total — 1 elementary, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.

What is the average rating for Cairo USD 1?

The average composite rating for Cairo USD 1 is 7.8/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.

What is the per-pupil spending in Cairo USD 1?

Cairo USD 1 spends $28,162 per student per year.

What is the student-teacher ratio in Cairo USD 1?

The average student-teacher ratio in Cairo USD 1 is 10.9:1.

What is the top-rated school in Cairo USD 1?

Cairo Elementary School is the highest-rated school in Cairo USD 1 with a composite score of 8.2/10.

What are the test scores in Cairo USD 1?

Across schools in Cairo USD 1 with test data, the average math proficiency is 3.8% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 5.4%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.

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
7.8/10
Math Proficiency
3.8%
ELA Proficiency
5.4%

Resources

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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

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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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