Gibson City-melvin-sibley Cusd 5 School District
School District · Gibson City, Illinois
Avg Rating
7.1
out of 10
Schools
3
1 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$17,098
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.4:1
Avg Rating
7.1
out of 10
Schools
3
1 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$17,098
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.4:1
Evaluating Gibson City-melvin-sibley Cusd 5?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Gibson City-melvin-sibley Cusd 5 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.
Gcms Middle School
Gibson City · Middle. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Gcms High School
Gibson City · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Gcms Elementary School
Gibson City · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Illinois rank
#170 of 637
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+0.8
above Illinois avg
Per-pupil spending
$17,098
+$408 vs Illinois median
District size
983 students
Typical than Illinois median
The short answer
Gibson City-melvin-sibley Cusd 5 ranks #170 of 637 Illinois districts by overall school rating. Gibson City-melvin-sibley Cusd 5's schools with real test data average 7.1/10 across 3 schools. Its top-rated schools are Gcms Middle School (7.8/10), Gcms High School (7.0/10), and Gcms Elementary School (6.4/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Top-Rated Schools in Gibson City-melvin-sibley Cusd 5
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 | Gcms Middle School | 7.8 / 10 |
| 2 | Gcms High School | 7.0 / 10 |
| 3 | Gcms Elementary School | 6.4 / 10 |
See all 3 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Gibson City-melvin-sibley Cusd 5
Gibson City-melvin-sibley Cusd 5 is a Gibson City, Illinois school district serving 3 schools. The district educates 983 students with a student-teacher ratio of 11.4:1. The district invests $17,098 per student annually.
With an average rating of 7.1/10, Gibson City-melvin-sibley Cusd 5 is among the strongest-performing districts in the state.
The highest-rated school in the district is Gcms Middle School, which has a composite score of 7.8/10.
In standardized testing, Gibson City-melvin-sibley Cusd 5 students show an average math proficiency of 53.0% and ELA proficiency of 56.0%.
The district includes 1 elementary school , 1 middle school , and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Gibson City-melvin-sibley Cusd 5, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Gibson City-melvin-sibley Cusd 5 with test data.
Schools in Gibson City-melvin-sibley Cusd 5
3 schools Elementary Schools 1
Middle Schools 1
High Schools 1
District Details
- State
- Illinois
- City
- Gibson City
- Total Enrollment
- 983
- Teachers (FTE)
- 86
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.1%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Gibson City-melvin-sibley Cusd 5?
Gibson City-melvin-sibley Cusd 5 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 Gibson City-melvin-sibley Cusd 5?
The average composite rating for Gibson City-melvin-sibley Cusd 5 is 7.1/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Gibson City-melvin-sibley Cusd 5?
Gibson City-melvin-sibley Cusd 5 spends $17,098 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Gibson City-melvin-sibley Cusd 5?
The average student-teacher ratio in Gibson City-melvin-sibley Cusd 5 is 11.4:1.
What is the top-rated school in Gibson City-melvin-sibley Cusd 5?
Gcms Middle School is the highest-rated school in Gibson City-melvin-sibley Cusd 5 with a composite score of 7.8/10.
What are the test scores in Gibson City-melvin-sibley Cusd 5?
Across schools in Gibson City-melvin-sibley Cusd 5 with test data, the average math proficiency is 53.0% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 56.0%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Gibson City-melvin-sibley Cusd 5 compare to other districts in Illinois?
Gibson City-melvin-sibley Cusd 5 has an average school rating of 7.1/10 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
- 7.1/10
- Math Proficiency
- 53.0%
- ELA Proficiency
- 56.0%
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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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