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Cusd 308 School District

School District · Oswego, Illinois

Last updated: August 2026

Students: 16,851

Teachers (FTE): 1,065

Estimated Scores: 5%

Avg Rating

5.9

out of 10

Schools

13 elem, 5 mid, 2 high

Enrollment

16,851

Student-Teacher Ratio

15.8:1

Avg Rating

5.9

out of 10

Schools

13 elem, 5 mid, 2 high

Enrollment

16,851

Student-Teacher Ratio

15.8:1

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How this district compares

Illinois rank

#364 of 637

districts by avg. composite

Vs. state average

-0.3

below Illinois avg

Per-pupil spending

$16,904

+$214 vs Illinois median

District size

16,851 students

Much larger than Illinois median

The short answer

Cusd 308 ranks #364 of 637 Illinois districts by overall school rating. Cusd 308's schools with real test data average 5.9/10 across 20 schools. Its top-rated schools are Oswego East High School (7.6/10), Wolfs Crossing Elem School (7.5/10), and Oswego High School (7.1/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.

Best value · beats the odds

Wolfs Crossing Elem School

Rates 7.5/10 despite 26% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 1.3 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 308 schools.

Top-Rated Schools in Cusd 308

Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (20 of 21). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.

#	School	Rating	Level	Value	Enrollment
1	Oswego East High School	7.6 / 10	High	+1.2	2,805
2	Wolfs Crossing Elem School	7.5 / 10	Elementary	+1.3	458
3	Oswego High School	7.1 / 10	High	+1.2	2,866
4	Bednarcik Junior High School	7.1 / 10	Middle	+0.5	560
5	The Wheatlands Elementary School	7.0 / 10	Elementary	+1.0	584
6	Homestead Elementary School	7.0 / 10	Elementary	+0.9	487
7	Southbury Elem School	6.9 / 10	Elementary	+0.2	605
8	Prairie Point Elem School	6.9 / 10	Elementary	-0.2	447
9	Grande Park Elem Sch	6.7 / 10	Elementary	+0.1	665
10	Churchill Elem School	6.7 / 10	Elementary	-0.3	436

See all 21 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.

About Cusd 308

Cusd 308 is a Oswego, Illinois school district serving 21 schools.The district educates 16,851 students with a student-teacher ratio of 15.8:1. District-level spending was $16,904 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).

With an average rating of 5.9/10, Cusd 308 demonstrates solid academic performance.

The highest-rated school in the district is Oswego East High School, which has a composite score of 7.6/10.

In standardized testing, Cusd 308 students show an average math proficiency of 55.8% and ELA proficiency of 55.8%.

The district includes 13 elementary schools, 5 middle schools, and 2 high schools.

District Map

Schools in Cusd 308, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.

District Average Test Scores

Math Proficiency55.8%

School

State

Not reported

ELA Proficiency55.8%

School

State

Not reported

Average proficiency across all schools in Cusd 308 with test data.

District Details

State: Illinois
City: Oswego
Total Enrollment: 16,851
Teachers (FTE): 1,065
District spending per student: $16,904NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
Child poverty rate: 4.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
District directory year: 2023

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Cusd 308?

Cusd 308 has 21 schools in total — 13 elementary, 5 middle, and 2 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.

What is the average rating for Cusd 308?

The average composite rating for Cusd 308 is 5.9/10. 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 Cusd 308?

Cusd 308's district-level spending was $16,904 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 Cusd 308?

The average student-teacher ratio in Cusd 308 is 15.8:1.

What is the top-rated school in Cusd 308?

Oswego East High School is the highest-rated school in Cusd 308 with a composite score of 7.6/10.

What are the test scores in Cusd 308?

Across schools in Cusd 308 with test data, the average math proficiency is 55.8% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 55.8%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.

How does Cusd 308 compare to other districts in Illinois?

Cusd 308 has an average school rating of 5.9/10 across 21 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: 5.9/10
Math Proficiency: 55.8%
ELA Proficiency: 55.8%

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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.