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4.6 avg / 10

Chester Cusd 139 School District

School District · Chester, Illinois

Students: 968
Teachers (FTE): 69

Avg Rating

4.6

out of 10

Schools

2

1 elem, 1 high

Per-Pupil Spending

$14,256

Student-Teacher Ratio

14:1

How this district compares

Illinois rank

#616 of 637

districts by avg. composite

Vs. state average

-1.7

below Illinois avg

Per-pupil spending

$14,256

$2,434 vs Illinois median

District size

968 students

Typical than Illinois median

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 4.6/10, Chester Cusd 139 demonstrates solid academic performance.

The highest-rated school in the district is Chester Elem School, which has a composite score of 6.4/10.

In standardized testing, Chester Cusd 139 students show an average math proficiency of 13.1% and ELA proficiency of 28.3%.

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 13.1%
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ELA Proficiency 28.3%
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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

State
Illinois
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 4.6/10. 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 6.4/10.

What are the test scores in Chester Cusd 139?

Across schools in Chester Cusd 139 with test data, the average math proficiency is 13.1% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 28.3%. 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
4.6/10
Math Proficiency
13.1%
ELA Proficiency
28.3%

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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