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4.4 avg / 10

Comm Unit School District No 196

School District · Dupo, Illinois

Students: 900
Teachers (FTE): 66

Avg Rating

4.4

out of 10

Schools

3

1 elem, 1 mid, 1 high

Per-Pupil Spending

$18,089

Student-Teacher Ratio

13.6:1

District shortlistschools + peers

Evaluating Comm Unit School District No 196?

A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Comm Unit School District No 196 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.

Dupo High School

4.9/10

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

Dupo JR High School

4.2/10

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

Bluffview Elem School

4.0/10

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

How this district compares

Illinois rank

#605 of 637

districts by avg. composite

Vs. state average

-1.9

below Illinois avg

Per-pupil spending

$18,089

+$1,399 vs Illinois median

District size

900 students

Typical than Illinois median

The short answer

Comm Unit School District No 196 ranks #605 of 637 Illinois districts by overall school rating. Comm Unit School District No 196's schools with real test data average 4.4/10 across 3 schools. Its top-rated schools are Dupo High School (4.9/10), Dupo JR High School (4.2/10), and Bluffview Elem School (4.0/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.

Top-Rated Schools in Comm Unit School District No 196

Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (3 of 3). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.

# School Rating
1 Dupo High School 4.9 / 10
2 Dupo JR High School 4.2 / 10
3 Bluffview Elem School 4.0 / 10

See all 3 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.

About Comm Unit School District No 196

Comm Unit School District No 196 is a Dupo, Illinois school district serving 3 schools. The district educates 900 students with a student-teacher ratio of 13.6:1. The district invests $18,089 per student annually.

With an average rating of 4.4/10, Comm Unit School District No 196 demonstrates solid academic performance.

The highest-rated school in the district is Dupo High School, which has a composite score of 4.9/10.

In standardized testing, Comm Unit School District No 196 students show an average math proficiency of 35.6% and ELA proficiency of 39.5%.

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

District Map

Schools in Comm Unit School District No 196, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.

District Average Test Scores

Math Proficiency 35.6%
School
State
N/A
ELA Proficiency 39.5%
School
State
N/A

Average proficiency across all schools in Comm Unit School District No 196 with test data.

Schools in Comm Unit School District No 196

3 schools

District Details

City
Dupo
Total Enrollment
900
Teachers (FTE)
66
Child Poverty Rate
0.2%
Data Year
2023

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Comm Unit School District No 196?

Comm Unit School District No 196 has 3 schools in total — 1 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 Comm Unit School District No 196?

The average composite rating for Comm Unit School District No 196 is 4.4/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.

What is the per-pupil spending in Comm Unit School District No 196?

Comm Unit School District No 196 spends $18,089 per student per year.

What is the student-teacher ratio in Comm Unit School District No 196?

The average student-teacher ratio in Comm Unit School District No 196 is 13.6:1.

What is the top-rated school in Comm Unit School District No 196?

Dupo High School is the highest-rated school in Comm Unit School District No 196 with a composite score of 4.9/10.

What are the test scores in Comm Unit School District No 196?

Across schools in Comm Unit School District No 196 with test data, the average math proficiency is 35.6% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 39.5%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.

How does Comm Unit School District No 196 compare to other districts in Illinois?

Comm Unit School District No 196 has an average school rating of 4.4/10 across 3 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
4.4/10
Math Proficiency
35.6%
ELA Proficiency
39.5%

How we rate schools

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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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