Cusd 308 School District
School District · Oswego, Illinois
Avg Rating
5.9
out of 10
Schools
21
13 elem, 5 mid, 2 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$16,904
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.8:1
Avg Rating
5.9
out of 10
Schools
21
13 elem, 5 mid, 2 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$16,904
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.8:1
Evaluating Cusd 308?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Cusd 308 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.
Oswego East High School
Oswego · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Wolfs Crossing Elem School
Aurora · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Oswego High School
Oswego · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
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.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Oswego East High School | 7.6 / 10 |
| 2 | Wolfs Crossing Elem School | 7.5 / 10 |
| 3 | Oswego High School | 7.1 / 10 |
| 4 | Bednarcik Junior High School | 7.1 / 10 |
| 5 | The Wheatlands Elementary School | 7.0 / 10 |
| 6 | Homestead Elementary School | 7.0 / 10 |
| 7 | Southbury Elem School | 6.9 / 10 |
| 8 | Prairie Point Elem School | 6.9 / 10 |
| 9 | Grande Park Elem Sch | 6.7 / 10 |
| 10 | Churchill Elem School | 6.7 / 10 |
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. The district invests $16,904 per student annually.
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
Average proficiency across all schools in Cusd 308 with test data.
Schools in Cusd 308
21 schools Elementary Schools 13
Middle Schools 5
High Schools 2
Other Schools 1
District Details
- State
- Illinois
- City
- Oswego
- Total Enrollment
- 16,851
- Teachers (FTE)
- 1,065
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.1%
- Data 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 per-pupil spending in Cusd 308?
Cusd 308 spends $16,904 per student per year.
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.
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