Danville Ccsd 118 School District
School District · Danville, Illinois
Avg Rating
4.6
out of 10
Schools
9
6 elem, 2 mid, 1 high
Enrollment
4,766
Student-Teacher Ratio
17.2:1
Avg Rating
4.6
out of 10
Schools
9
6 elem, 2 mid, 1 high
Enrollment
4,766
Student-Teacher Ratio
17.2:1
How this district compares
Illinois rank
#610 of 637
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-1.8
below Illinois avg
Per-pupil spending
$21,893
+$5,203 vs Illinois median
District size
4,766 students
Much larger than Illinois median
The short answer
Danville Ccsd 118 ranks #610 of 637 Illinois districts by overall school rating. Danville Ccsd 118's schools with real test data average 4.6/10 across 9 schools. Its top-rated schools are Southwest Elem School (6.0/10), Northeast Elem Magnet School (6.0/10), and Edison Elem School (5.5/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Rates 6.0/10 despite 91% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 1.5 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 Danville Ccsd 118 schools.
STAAR proficiency rose +11.3 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Danville Ccsd 118 schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.
Top-Rated Schools in Danville Ccsd 118
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (9 of 9). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Southwest Elem School | 6.0 / 10 |
| 2 | Northeast Elem Magnet School | 6.0 / 10 |
| 3 | Edison Elem School | 5.5 / 10 |
| 4 | Meade Park Elem School | 4.7 / 10 |
| 5 | Mark Denman Elementary School | 4.6 / 10 |
| 6 | South View Upper Elem School | 4.1 / 10 |
| 7 | Danville High School | 3.7 / 10 |
| 8 | North Ridge Middle School | 3.6 / 10 |
| 9 | Liberty Elem School | 3.3 / 10 |
See all 9 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Danville Ccsd 118
Danville Ccsd 118 is a Danville, Illinois school district serving 9 schools.The district educates 4,766 students with a student-teacher ratio of 17.2:1. District-level spending was $21,893 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).
With an average rating of 4.6/10, Danville Ccsd 118 demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Northeast Elem Magnet School, which has a composite score of 6.0/10.
In standardized testing, Danville Ccsd 118 students show an average math proficiency of 24.4% and ELA proficiency of 26.0%.
The district includes 6 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Danville Ccsd 118, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Danville Ccsd 118 with test data.
Schools in Danville Ccsd 118
9 schoolsDistrict Details
- State
- Illinois
- City
- Danville
- Total Enrollment
- 4,766
- Teachers (FTE)
- 277
- District spending per student
- $21,893NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- Child poverty rate
- 35.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
- District directory year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Danville Ccsd 118?
Danville Ccsd 118 has 9 schools in total — 6 elementary, 2 middle, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Danville Ccsd 118?
The average composite rating for Danville Ccsd 118 is 4.6/10. 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 Danville Ccsd 118?
Danville Ccsd 118's district-level spending was $21,893 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 Danville Ccsd 118?
The average student-teacher ratio in Danville Ccsd 118 is 17.2:1.
What is the top-rated school in Danville Ccsd 118?
Northeast Elem Magnet School is the highest-rated school in Danville Ccsd 118 with a composite score of 6.0/10.
What are the test scores in Danville Ccsd 118?
Across schools in Danville Ccsd 118 with test data, the average math proficiency is 24.4% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 26.0%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Danville Ccsd 118 compare to other districts in Illinois?
Danville Ccsd 118 has an average school rating of 4.6/10 across 9 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
- 4.6/10
- Math Proficiency
- 24.4%
- ELA Proficiency
- 26.0%
How we rate schools
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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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