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5.2 avg / 10

Chester Cusd 139 School District

School District · Chester, Illinois

Students: 968
Teachers (FTE): 69

Avg Rating

5.2

out of 10

Schools

2

1 elem, 1 high

Per-Pupil Spending

$14,256

Student-Teacher Ratio

14:1

District shortlistschools + peers

Evaluating Chester Cusd 139?

A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Chester Cusd 139 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.

Chester Elem School

6.1/10

Chester · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.

Chester High School

4.2/10

Chester · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.

How this district compares

Illinois rank

#520 of 637

districts by avg. composite

Vs. state average

-1.1

below Illinois avg

Per-pupil spending

$14,256

$2,434 vs Illinois median

District size

968 students

Typical than Illinois median

Top-Rated Schools in Chester Cusd 139

Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (2 of 2). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.

# School Rating
1 Chester Elem School 6.1 / 10
2 Chester High School 4.2 / 10

See all 2 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.

About Chester Cusd 139

Chester Cusd 139 is a Chester, Illinois school district serving 2 schools. The district educates 968 students with a student-teacher ratio of 14:1. The district invests $14,256 per student annually.

With an average rating of 5.2/10, Chester Cusd 139 demonstrates solid academic performance.

The highest-rated school in the district is Chester Elem School, which has a composite score of 6.1/10.

In standardized testing, Chester Cusd 139 students show an average math proficiency of 29.7% and ELA proficiency of 41.6%.

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

District Map

Schools in Chester Cusd 139, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.

District Average Test Scores

Math Proficiency 29.7%
School
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N/A
ELA Proficiency 41.6%
School
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Average proficiency across all schools in Chester Cusd 139 with test data.

Schools in Chester Cusd 139

2 schools

District Details

City
Chester
Total Enrollment
968
Teachers (FTE)
69
Child Poverty Rate
0.2%
Data Year
2023

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Chester Cusd 139?

Chester Cusd 139 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 Chester Cusd 139?

The average composite rating for Chester Cusd 139 is 5.2/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.

What is the per-pupil spending in Chester Cusd 139?

Chester Cusd 139 spends $14,256 per student per year.

What is the student-teacher ratio in Chester Cusd 139?

The average student-teacher ratio in Chester Cusd 139 is 14:1.

What is the top-rated school in Chester Cusd 139?

Chester Elem School is the highest-rated school in Chester Cusd 139 with a composite score of 6.1/10.

What are the test scores in Chester Cusd 139?

Across schools in Chester Cusd 139 with test data, the average math proficiency is 29.7% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 41.6%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.

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
5.2/10
Math Proficiency
29.7%
ELA Proficiency
41.6%

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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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