Coal City Cusd 1 School District
School District · Coal City, Illinois
Avg Rating
6.8
out of 10
Schools
5
3 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$15,447
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.4:1
Avg Rating
6.8
out of 10
Schools
5
3 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$15,447
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.4:1
Evaluating Coal City Cusd 1?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Coal City Cusd 1 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.
Coal City Middle School
Coal City · Middle. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Coal City Intermediate School
Coal City · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Coal City High School
Coal City · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Illinois rank
#211 of 637
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+0.6
above Illinois avg
Per-pupil spending
$15,447
$1,243 vs Illinois median
District size
2,134 students
Larger than Illinois median
The short answer
Coal City Cusd 1 ranks #211 of 637 Illinois districts by overall school rating. Coal City Cusd 1's schools with real test data average 7.2/10 across 4 schools. Its top-rated schools are Coal City Middle School (8.6/10), Coal City Intermediate School (8.3/10), and Coal City High School (6.3/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Top-Rated Schools in Coal City Cusd 1
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (4 of 5). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Coal City Middle School | 8.6 / 10 |
| 2 | Coal City Intermediate School | 8.3 / 10 |
| 3 | Coal City High School | 6.3 / 10 |
| 4 | Coal City Elem School | 5.5 / 10 |
See all 5 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Coal City Cusd 1
Coal City Cusd 1 is a Coal City, Illinois school district serving 5 schools. The district educates 2,134 students with a student-teacher ratio of 15.4:1. The district invests $15,447 per student annually.
With an average rating of 6.8/10, Coal City Cusd 1 demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Coal City Middle School, which has a composite score of 8.6/10.
In standardized testing, Coal City Cusd 1 students show an average math proficiency of 54.7% and ELA proficiency of 58.4%.
The district includes 3 elementary schools , 1 middle school , and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Coal City Cusd 1, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Coal City Cusd 1 with test data.
Schools in Coal City Cusd 1
5 schools Elementary Schools 3
Middle Schools 1
High Schools 1
District Details
- State
- Illinois
- City
- Coal City
- Total Enrollment
- 2,134
- Teachers (FTE)
- 139
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.1%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Coal City Cusd 1?
Coal City Cusd 1 has 5 schools in total — 3 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 Coal City Cusd 1?
The average composite rating for Coal City Cusd 1 is 6.8/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Coal City Cusd 1?
Coal City Cusd 1 spends $15,447 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Coal City Cusd 1?
The average student-teacher ratio in Coal City Cusd 1 is 15.4:1.
What is the top-rated school in Coal City Cusd 1?
Coal City Middle School is the highest-rated school in Coal City Cusd 1 with a composite score of 8.6/10.
What are the test scores in Coal City Cusd 1?
Across schools in Coal City Cusd 1 with test data, the average math proficiency is 54.7% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 58.4%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Coal City Cusd 1 compare to other districts in Illinois?
Coal City Cusd 1 has an average school rating of 6.8/10 across 5 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
- 6.8/10
- Math Proficiency
- 54.7%
- ELA Proficiency
- 58.4%
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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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