Cowden-Herrick Cusd 3a School District
School District · Cowden, Illinois
Avg Rating
7.4
out of 10
Schools
2
1 elem, 1 high
Enrollment
331
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
Avg Rating
7.4
out of 10
Schools
2
1 elem, 1 high
Enrollment
331
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
How this district compares
Illinois rank
#123 of 637
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+1.1
above Illinois avg
Per-pupil spending
$16,966
+$276 vs Illinois median
District size
331 students
Smaller than Illinois median
STAAR proficiency rose +3.4 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Cowden-Herrick Cusd 3a schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.
Top-Rated Schools in Cowden-Herrick Cusd 3a
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 | Cowden-Herrick Jr/sr High School | 8.1 / 10 |
| 2 | Cowden-Herrick Grade School | 6.8 / 10 |
See all 2 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
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. District-level spending was $16,966 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).
With an average rating of 7.4/10, Cowden-Herrick Cusd 3a is among the strongest-performing districts in the state.
The highest-rated school in the district is Cowden-Herrick Jr/sr High School, which has a composite score of 8.1/10.
In standardized testing, Cowden-Herrick Cusd 3a students show an average math proficiency of 35.4% and ELA proficiency of 50.0%.
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 schoolsElementary Schools1
High Schools1
District Details
- State
- Illinois
- City
- Cowden
- Total Enrollment
- 331
- Teachers (FTE)
- 33
- District spending per student
- $16,966NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- Child poverty rate
- 11.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
- District directory 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 7.4/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the district spending per student in Cowden-Herrick Cusd 3a?
Cowden-Herrick Cusd 3a's district-level spending was $16,966 per student in fiscal year 2023, according to NCES F-33. This is district context, not an individual-school expense.
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 Jr/sr High School is the highest-rated school in Cowden-Herrick Cusd 3a with a composite score of 8.1/10.
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 35.4% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 50.0%. 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
- 7.4/10
- Math Proficiency
- 35.4%
- ELA Proficiency
- 50.0%
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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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