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6.2avg / 10

Farmington Central Cusd 265 School District

School District · Farmington, Illinois

Students: 1,236
Teachers (FTE): 89

Avg Rating

6.2

out of 10

Schools

3

1 elem, 1 mid, 1 high

Enrollment

1,236

Student-Teacher Ratio

13.9:1

How this district compares

Illinois rank

#377 of 637

districts by avg. composite

Vs. state average

-0.2

below Illinois avg

Per-pupil spending

$13,163

$3,527 vs Illinois median

District size

1,236 students

Typical than Illinois median

The short answer

Farmington Central Cusd 265 ranks #377 of 637 Illinois districts by overall school rating. Farmington Central Cusd 265's schools with real test data average 6.2/10 across 3 schools. Its top-rated schools are Farmington Central JR High Sch (8.1/10), Farmington Central Elem Sch (6.4/10), and Farmington Central High Sch (4.0/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.

Most improved · 2022 → 2024
Farmington Central JR High Sch

STAAR proficiency rose +13.7 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Farmington Central Cusd 265 schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.

Top-Rated Schools in Farmington Central Cusd 265

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.

#SchoolRating
1Farmington Central JR High Sch8.1 / 10
2Farmington Central Elem Sch6.4 / 10
3Farmington Central High Sch4.0 / 10

See all 3 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.

About Farmington Central Cusd 265

Farmington Central Cusd 265 is a Farmington, Illinois school district serving 3 schools.The district educates 1,236 students with a student-teacher ratio of 13.9:1. District-level spending was $13,163 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).

With an average rating of 6.2/10, Farmington Central Cusd 265 demonstrates solid academic performance.

The highest-rated school in the district is Farmington Central JR High Sch, which has a composite score of 8.1/10.

In standardized testing, Farmington Central Cusd 265 students show an average math proficiency of 38.0% and ELA proficiency of 44.0%.

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

District Map

Schools in Farmington Central Cusd 265, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.

District Average Test Scores

Math Proficiency38.0%
School
State
Not reported
ELA Proficiency44.0%
School
State
Not reported

Average proficiency across all schools in Farmington Central Cusd 265 with test data.

Schools in Farmington Central Cusd 265

3 schools

District Details

State
Illinois
City
Farmington
Total Enrollment
1,236
Teachers (FTE)
89
District spending per student
$13,163NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
Child poverty rate
10.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
District directory year
2023

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Farmington Central Cusd 265?

Farmington Central Cusd 265 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 Farmington Central Cusd 265?

The average composite rating for Farmington Central Cusd 265 is 6.2/10. 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 Farmington Central Cusd 265?

Farmington Central Cusd 265's district-level spending was $13,163 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 Farmington Central Cusd 265?

The average student-teacher ratio in Farmington Central Cusd 265 is 13.9:1.

What is the top-rated school in Farmington Central Cusd 265?

Farmington Central JR High Sch is the highest-rated school in Farmington Central Cusd 265 with a composite score of 8.1/10.

What are the test scores in Farmington Central Cusd 265?

Across schools in Farmington Central Cusd 265 with test data, the average math proficiency is 38.0% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 44.0%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.

How does Farmington Central Cusd 265 compare to other districts in Illinois?

Farmington Central Cusd 265 has an average school rating of 6.2/10 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
6.2/10
Math Proficiency
38.0%
ELA Proficiency
44.0%

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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