Dekalb Cusd 428 School District
School District · Dekalb, Illinois
Avg Rating
4.5
out of 10
Schools
12
8 elem, 2 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$18,665
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.4:1
Avg Rating
4.5
out of 10
Schools
12
8 elem, 2 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$18,665
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.4:1
Evaluating Dekalb Cusd 428?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Dekalb Cusd 428 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.
Clinton Rosette Middle School
Dekalb · Middle. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Dekalb High School
Dekalb · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Jefferson Elem School
Dekalb · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Illinois rank
#588 of 637
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-1.7
below Illinois avg
Per-pupil spending
$18,665
+$1,975 vs Illinois median
District size
6,719 students
Much larger than Illinois median
The short answer
Dekalb Cusd 428 ranks #588 of 637 Illinois districts by overall school rating. Dekalb Cusd 428's schools with real test data average 4.5/10 across 11 schools. Its top-rated schools are Clinton Rosette Middle School (6.8/10), Dekalb High School (5.9/10), and Jefferson Elem School (5.8/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Rates 6.8/10 despite 74% 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 Dekalb Cusd 428 schools.
Top-Rated Schools in Dekalb Cusd 428
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (11 of 12). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Clinton Rosette Middle School | 6.8 / 10 |
| 2 | Dekalb High School | 5.9 / 10 |
| 3 | Jefferson Elem School | 5.8 / 10 |
| 4 | Tyler Elementary School | 4.5 / 10 |
| 5 | Littlejohn Elem School | 4.4 / 10 |
| 6 | Malta Elementary School | 4.1 / 10 |
| 7 | Huntley Middle School | 4.0 / 10 |
| 8 | Founders Elementary School | 3.8 / 10 |
| 9 | Cortland Elementary School | 3.7 / 10 |
| 10 | Gwendolyn Brooks Elem Sch | 3.1 / 10 |
See all 12 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Dekalb Cusd 428
Dekalb Cusd 428 is a Dekalb, Illinois school district serving 12 schools. The district educates 6,719 students with a student-teacher ratio of 14.4:1. The district invests $18,665 per student annually.
With an average rating of 4.5/10, Dekalb Cusd 428 demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Clinton Rosette Middle School, which has a composite score of 6.8/10.
In standardized testing, Dekalb Cusd 428 students show an average math proficiency of 36.0% and ELA proficiency of 35.8%.
The district includes 8 elementary schools , 2 middle schools , and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Dekalb Cusd 428, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Dekalb Cusd 428 with test data.
Schools in Dekalb Cusd 428
12 schools Elementary Schools 8
Middle Schools 2
High Schools 1
Other Schools 1
District Details
- State
- Illinois
- City
- Dekalb
- Total Enrollment
- 6,719
- Teachers (FTE)
- 467
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.2%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Dekalb Cusd 428?
Dekalb Cusd 428 has 12 schools in total — 8 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 Dekalb Cusd 428?
The average composite rating for Dekalb Cusd 428 is 4.5/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Dekalb Cusd 428?
Dekalb Cusd 428 spends $18,665 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Dekalb Cusd 428?
The average student-teacher ratio in Dekalb Cusd 428 is 14.4:1.
What is the top-rated school in Dekalb Cusd 428?
Clinton Rosette Middle School is the highest-rated school in Dekalb Cusd 428 with a composite score of 6.8/10.
What are the test scores in Dekalb Cusd 428?
Across schools in Dekalb Cusd 428 with test data, the average math proficiency is 36.0% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 35.8%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Dekalb Cusd 428 compare to other districts in Illinois?
Dekalb Cusd 428 has an average school rating of 4.5/10 across 12 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
- 4.5/10
- Math Proficiency
- 36.0%
- ELA Proficiency
- 35.8%
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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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