Du Quoin Cusd 300 School District
School District · Du Quoin, Illinois
Avg Rating
6.6
out of 10
Schools
3
1 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Enrollment
1,402
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.9:1
Avg Rating
6.6
out of 10
Schools
3
1 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Enrollment
1,402
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.9:1
How this district compares
Illinois rank
#298 of 637
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+0.2
above Illinois avg
Per-pupil spending
$16,375
$315 vs Illinois median
District size
1,402 students
Larger than Illinois median
The short answer
Du Quoin Cusd 300 ranks #298 of 637 Illinois districts by overall school rating. Du Quoin Cusd 300's schools with real test data average 6.6/10 across 3 schools. Its top-rated schools are Du Quoin Middle School (8.2/10), Du Quoin Elementary School (5.8/10), and Du Quoin High School (5.8/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
STAAR proficiency rose +18.8 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Du Quoin Cusd 300 schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.
Top-Rated Schools in Du Quoin Cusd 300
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (3 of 3). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Du Quoin Middle School | 8.2 / 10 |
| 2 | Du Quoin Elementary School | 5.8 / 10 |
| 3 | Du Quoin High School | 5.8 / 10 |
See all 3 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Du Quoin Cusd 300
Du Quoin Cusd 300 is a Du Quoin, Illinois school district serving 3 schools.The district educates 1,402 students with a student-teacher ratio of 13.9:1. District-level spending was $16,375 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).
With an average rating of 6.6/10, Du Quoin Cusd 300 demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Du Quoin Middle School, which has a composite score of 8.2/10.
In standardized testing, Du Quoin Cusd 300 students show an average math proficiency of 32.1% and ELA proficiency of 39.7%.
The district includes 1 elementary school, 1 middle school, and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Du Quoin Cusd 300, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Du Quoin Cusd 300 with test data.
Schools in Du Quoin Cusd 300
3 schoolsElementary Schools1
Middle Schools1
High Schools1
District Details
- State
- Illinois
- City
- Du Quoin
- Total Enrollment
- 1,402
- Teachers (FTE)
- 101
- District spending per student
- $16,375NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- Child poverty rate
- 17.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
- District directory year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Du Quoin Cusd 300?
Du Quoin Cusd 300 has 3 schools in total — 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Du Quoin Cusd 300?
The average composite rating for Du Quoin Cusd 300 is 6.6/10. 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 Du Quoin Cusd 300?
Du Quoin Cusd 300's district-level spending was $16,375 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 Du Quoin Cusd 300?
The average student-teacher ratio in Du Quoin Cusd 300 is 13.9:1.
What is the top-rated school in Du Quoin Cusd 300?
Du Quoin Middle School is the highest-rated school in Du Quoin Cusd 300 with a composite score of 8.2/10.
What are the test scores in Du Quoin Cusd 300?
Across schools in Du Quoin Cusd 300 with test data, the average math proficiency is 32.1% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 39.7%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Du Quoin Cusd 300 compare to other districts in Illinois?
Du Quoin Cusd 300 has an average school rating of 6.6/10 across 3 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
- 6.6/10
- Math Proficiency
- 32.1%
- ELA Proficiency
- 39.7%
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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