Cusd 300 School District
School District · Algonquin, Illinois
Avg Rating
6.3
out of 10
Schools
27
18 elem, 4 mid, 3 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$17,080
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.3:1
Avg Rating
6.3
out of 10
Schools
27
18 elem, 4 mid, 3 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$17,080
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.3:1
Evaluating Cusd 300?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Cusd 300 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.
Eastview Elem School
Algonquin · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Algonquin Lakes Elem Sch
Algonquin · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Harry D Jacobs High School
Algonquin · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Illinois rank
#294 of 637
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+0.1
above Illinois avg
Per-pupil spending
$17,080
+$390 vs Illinois median
District size
20,488 students
Much larger than Illinois median
The short answer
Cusd 300 ranks #294 of 637 Illinois districts by overall school rating. Cusd 300's schools with real test data average 6.3/10 across 25 schools. Its top-rated schools are Eastview Elem School (8.6/10), Algonquin Lakes Elem Sch (8.2/10), and Harry D Jacobs High School (8.0/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Rates 8.6/10 despite 53% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 2.4 points higher than its student-poverty level predicts. Roughly as clean a case of strong results without an affluent-ZIP price tag as you'll find among Cusd 300 schools.
Top-Rated Schools in Cusd 300
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (25 of 27). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Eastview Elem School | 8.6 / 10 |
| 2 | Algonquin Lakes Elem Sch | 8.2 / 10 |
| 3 | Harry D Jacobs High School | 8.0 / 10 |
| 4 | Kenneth E Neubert Elem School | 7.8 / 10 |
| 5 | Hampshire High School | 7.6 / 10 |
| 6 | Sleepy Hollow Elem School | 7.3 / 10 |
| 7 | Dundee Highlands Elem School | 7.3 / 10 |
| 8 | Gilberts Elem Sch | 7.1 / 10 |
| 9 | Dundee-crown High School | 7.0 / 10 |
| 10 | Algonquin Middle School | 6.8 / 10 |
See all 27 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Cusd 300
Cusd 300 is a Algonquin, Illinois school district serving 27 schools. The district educates 20,488 students with a student-teacher ratio of 14.3:1. The district invests $17,080 per student annually.
With an average rating of 6.3/10, Cusd 300 demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Eastview Elem School, which has a composite score of 8.6/10.
In standardized testing, Cusd 300 students show an average math proficiency of 48.1% and ELA proficiency of 46.7%.
The district includes 18 elementary schools , 4 middle schools , and 3 high schools.
District Map
Schools in Cusd 300, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Cusd 300 with test data.
Schools in Cusd 300
27 schools Elementary Schools 18
Middle Schools 4
High Schools 3
Other Schools 2
District Details
- State
- Illinois
- City
- Algonquin
- Total Enrollment
- 20,488
- Teachers (FTE)
- 1,429
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.1%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Cusd 300?
Cusd 300 has 27 schools in total — 18 elementary, 4 middle, and 3 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Cusd 300?
The average composite rating for Cusd 300 is 6.3/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Cusd 300?
Cusd 300 spends $17,080 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Cusd 300?
The average student-teacher ratio in Cusd 300 is 14.3:1.
What is the top-rated school in Cusd 300?
Eastview Elem School is the highest-rated school in Cusd 300 with a composite score of 8.6/10.
What are the test scores in Cusd 300?
Across schools in Cusd 300 with test data, the average math proficiency is 48.1% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 46.7%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Cusd 300 compare to other districts in Illinois?
Cusd 300 has an average school rating of 6.3/10 across 27 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
- 6.3/10
- Math Proficiency
- 48.1%
- ELA Proficiency
- 46.7%
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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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