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6.3 avg / 10

Dakota Cusd 201 School District

School District · Dakota, Illinois

Students: 749
Teachers (FTE): 55

Avg Rating

6.3

out of 10

Schools

2

1 elem, 1 high

Per-Pupil Spending

$15,009

Student-Teacher Ratio

13.6:1

How this district compares

Illinois rank

#314 of 637

districts by avg. composite

Vs. state average

-0.0

below Illinois avg

Per-pupil spending

$15,009

$1,681 vs Illinois median

District size

749 students

Smaller than Illinois median

About Dakota Cusd 201

Dakota Cusd 201 is a Dakota, Illinois school district serving 2 schools. The district educates 749 students with a student-teacher ratio of 13.6:1. The district invests $15,009 per student annually.

With an average rating of 6.3/10, Dakota Cusd 201 demonstrates solid academic performance.

The highest-rated school in the district is Dakota Elementary School, which has a composite score of 7.1/10.

In standardized testing, Dakota Cusd 201 students show an average math proficiency of 34.3% and ELA proficiency of 41.8%.

The district includes 1 elementary school , and 1 high school.

District Map

Schools in Dakota Cusd 201, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.

District Average Test Scores

Math Proficiency 34.3%
School
State
N/A
ELA Proficiency 41.8%
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Average proficiency across all schools in Dakota Cusd 201 with test data.

Schools in Dakota Cusd 201

2 schools

District Details

State
Illinois
City
Dakota
Total Enrollment
749
Teachers (FTE)
55
Child Poverty Rate
0.1%
Data Year
2023

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Dakota Cusd 201?

Dakota Cusd 201 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 Dakota Cusd 201?

The average composite rating for Dakota Cusd 201 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 Dakota Cusd 201?

Dakota Cusd 201 spends $15,009 per student per year.

What is the student-teacher ratio in Dakota Cusd 201?

The average student-teacher ratio in Dakota Cusd 201 is 13.6:1.

What is the top-rated school in Dakota Cusd 201?

Dakota Elementary School is the highest-rated school in Dakota Cusd 201 with a composite score of 7.1/10.

What are the test scores in Dakota Cusd 201?

Across schools in Dakota Cusd 201 with test data, the average math proficiency is 34.3% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 41.8%. 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
6.3/10
Math Proficiency
34.3%
ELA Proficiency
41.8%

Resources

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How We Rate Schools

Every school receives a composite score from 1 to 10 based on four pillars: Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Scores are built from publicly available data including standardized test results, enrollment figures, and school climate indicators.

Read our full methodology

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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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