Cowden-herrick Cusd 3a School District
School District · Cowden, Illinois
Avg Rating
8.7
out of 10
Schools
2
1 elem, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$16,966
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
Avg Rating
8.7
out of 10
Schools
2
1 elem, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$16,966
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
How this district compares
Illinois rank
#11 of 637
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+2.4
above Illinois avg
Per-pupil spending
$16,966
+$276 vs Illinois median
District size
331 students
Smaller than Illinois median
About Cowden-herrick Cusd 3a
Cowden-herrick Cusd 3a is a Cowden, Illinois school district serving 2 schools. The district educates 331 students with a student-teacher ratio of 10:1. The district invests $16,966 per student annually.
With an average rating of 8.7/10, Cowden-herrick Cusd 3a is among the strongest-performing districts in the state.
The highest-rated school in the district is Cowden-herrick Grade School, which has a composite score of 9.3/10.
In standardized testing, Cowden-herrick Cusd 3a students show an average math proficiency of 20.9% and ELA proficiency of 32.0%.
The district includes 1 elementary school , and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Cowden-herrick Cusd 3a, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Cowden-herrick Cusd 3a with test data.
Schools in Cowden-herrick Cusd 3a
2 schools Elementary Schools 1
High Schools 1
District Details
- State
- Illinois
- City
- Cowden
- Total Enrollment
- 331
- Teachers (FTE)
- 33
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.2%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Cowden-herrick Cusd 3a?
Cowden-herrick Cusd 3a 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 Cowden-herrick Cusd 3a?
The average composite rating for Cowden-herrick Cusd 3a is 8.7/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Cowden-herrick Cusd 3a?
Cowden-herrick Cusd 3a spends $16,966 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Cowden-herrick Cusd 3a?
The average student-teacher ratio in Cowden-herrick Cusd 3a is 10:1.
What is the top-rated school in Cowden-herrick Cusd 3a?
Cowden-herrick Grade School is the highest-rated school in Cowden-herrick Cusd 3a with a composite score of 9.3/10.
What are the test scores in Cowden-herrick Cusd 3a?
Across schools in Cowden-herrick Cusd 3a with test data, the average math proficiency is 20.9% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 32.0%. 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
- 8.7/10
- Math Proficiency
- 20.9%
- ELA Proficiency
- 32.0%
Resources
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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