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5.5 avg / 10

Central Cusd 301 School District

School District · Burlington, Illinois

Students: 4,940
Teachers (FTE): 277

Avg Rating

5.5

out of 10

Schools

7

4 elem, 2 mid, 1 high

Per-Pupil Spending

$14,741

Student-Teacher Ratio

17.8:1

How this district compares

Illinois rank

#490 of 637

districts by avg. composite

Vs. state average

-0.8

below Illinois avg

Per-pupil spending

$14,741

$1,949 vs Illinois median

District size

4,940 students

Much larger than Illinois median

About Central Cusd 301

Central Cusd 301 is a Burlington, Illinois school district serving 7 schools. The district educates 4,940 students with a student-teacher ratio of 17.8:1. The district invests $14,741 per student annually.

With an average rating of 5.5/10, Central Cusd 301 demonstrates solid academic performance.

The highest-rated school in the district is Lily Lake Grade School, which has a composite score of 8.1/10.

In standardized testing, Central Cusd 301 students show an average math proficiency of 45.6% and ELA proficiency of 50.7%.

The district includes 4 elementary schools , 2 middle schools , and 1 high school.

District Map

Schools in Central Cusd 301, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.

District Average Test Scores

Math Proficiency 45.6%
School
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N/A
ELA Proficiency 50.7%
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Average proficiency across all schools in Central Cusd 301 with test data.

District Details

City
Burlington
Total Enrollment
4,940
Teachers (FTE)
277
Child Poverty Rate
0.0%
Data Year
2023

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Central Cusd 301?

Central Cusd 301 has 7 schools in total — 4 elementary, 2 middle, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.

What is the average rating for Central Cusd 301?

The average composite rating for Central Cusd 301 is 5.5/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.

What is the per-pupil spending in Central Cusd 301?

Central Cusd 301 spends $14,741 per student per year.

What is the student-teacher ratio in Central Cusd 301?

The average student-teacher ratio in Central Cusd 301 is 17.8:1.

What is the top-rated school in Central Cusd 301?

Lily Lake Grade School is the highest-rated school in Central Cusd 301 with a composite score of 8.1/10.

What are the test scores in Central Cusd 301?

Across schools in Central Cusd 301 with test data, the average math proficiency is 45.6% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 50.7%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.

How does Central Cusd 301 compare to other districts in Illinois?

Central Cusd 301 has an average school rating of 5.5/10 across 7 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 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
5.5/10
Math Proficiency
45.6%
ELA Proficiency
50.7%

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

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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