Dunlap Cusd 323 School District
School District · Dunlap, Illinois
Avg Rating
5.7
out of 10
Schools
8
5 elem, 2 mid, 1 high
Enrollment
4,791
Student-Teacher Ratio
17.2:1
Avg Rating
5.7
out of 10
Schools
8
5 elem, 2 mid, 1 high
Enrollment
4,791
Student-Teacher Ratio
17.2:1
How this district compares
Illinois rank
#459 of 637
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-0.6
below Illinois avg
Per-pupil spending
$12,919
$3,771 vs Illinois median
District size
4,791 students
Much larger than Illinois median
The short answer
Dunlap Cusd 323 ranks #459 of 637 Illinois districts by overall school rating. Dunlap Cusd 323's schools with real test data average 5.7/10 across 8 schools. Its top-rated schools are Dunlap Valley Middle School (7.5/10), Dunlap Middle School (6.5/10), and Banner Elementary School (6.1/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Rates 7.5/10 despite 21% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 2.0 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 Dunlap Cusd 323 schools.
STAAR proficiency rose +4.0 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Dunlap Cusd 323 schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.
Top-Rated Schools in Dunlap Cusd 323
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (8 of 8). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dunlap Valley Middle School | 7.5 / 10 |
| 2 | Dunlap Middle School | 6.5 / 10 |
| 3 | Banner Elementary School | 6.1 / 10 |
| 4 | Dunlap High School | 5.7 / 10 |
| 5 | Hickory Grove Elementary School | 5.5 / 10 |
| 6 | Wilder-Waite Grade School | 5.5 / 10 |
| 7 | Dunlap Grade School | 4.9 / 10 |
| 8 | Ridgeview Elementary School | 4.2 / 10 |
See all 8 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Dunlap Cusd 323
Dunlap Cusd 323 is a Dunlap, Illinois school district serving 8 schools.The district educates 4,791 students with a student-teacher ratio of 17.2:1. District-level spending was $12,919 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).
With an average rating of 5.7/10, Dunlap Cusd 323 demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Dunlap Valley Middle School, which has a composite score of 7.5/10.
In standardized testing, Dunlap Cusd 323 students show an average math proficiency of 63.1% and ELA proficiency of 68.2%.
The district includes 5 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Dunlap Cusd 323, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Dunlap Cusd 323 with test data.
Schools in Dunlap Cusd 323
8 schoolsDistrict Details
- State
- Illinois
- City
- Dunlap
- Total Enrollment
- 4,791
- Teachers (FTE)
- 278
- District spending per student
- $12,919NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- Child poverty rate
- 6.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
- District directory year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Dunlap Cusd 323?
Dunlap Cusd 323 has 8 schools in total — 5 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 Dunlap Cusd 323?
The average composite rating for Dunlap Cusd 323 is 5.7/10. 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 Dunlap Cusd 323?
Dunlap Cusd 323's district-level spending was $12,919 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 Dunlap Cusd 323?
The average student-teacher ratio in Dunlap Cusd 323 is 17.2:1.
What is the top-rated school in Dunlap Cusd 323?
Dunlap Valley Middle School is the highest-rated school in Dunlap Cusd 323 with a composite score of 7.5/10.
What are the test scores in Dunlap Cusd 323?
Across schools in Dunlap Cusd 323 with test data, the average math proficiency is 63.1% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 68.2%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Dunlap Cusd 323 compare to other districts in Illinois?
Dunlap Cusd 323 has an average school rating of 5.7/10 across 8 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
- 5.7/10
- Math Proficiency
- 63.1%
- ELA Proficiency
- 68.2%
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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