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Gifford Ccsd 188 School District

School District · Gifford, Illinois

Last updated: August 2026

Students: 161

Teachers (FTE): 14

Avg Rating

6.5

out of 10

Schools

1 elem

Enrollment

161

Student-Teacher Ratio

11.5:1

Avg Rating

6.5

out of 10

Schools

1 elem

Enrollment

161

Student-Teacher Ratio

11.5:1

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How this district compares

Per-pupil spending

$16,452

$238 vs Illinois median

District size

161 students

Smaller than Illinois median

Top-Rated Schools in Gifford Ccsd 188

Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (1 of 1). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.

#	School	Rating	Level	Value	Enrollment
1	Gifford Grade School	6.5 / 10	Elementary	—	161

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About Gifford Ccsd 188

Gifford Ccsd 188 is a Gifford, Illinois school district serving 1 schools.The district educates 161 students with a student-teacher ratio of 11.5:1. District-level spending was $16,452 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).

With an average rating of 6.5/10, Gifford Ccsd 188 demonstrates solid academic performance.

The highest-rated school in the district is Gifford Grade School, which has a composite score of 6.5/10.

In standardized testing, Gifford Ccsd 188 students show an average math proficiency of 58.2% and ELA proficiency of 53.4%.

The district includes 1 elementary school.

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Schools in Gifford Ccsd 188, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.

District Average Test Scores

Math Proficiency58.2%

School

State

Not reported

ELA Proficiency53.4%

School

State

Not reported

Average proficiency across all schools in Gifford Ccsd 188 with test data.

Schools in Gifford Ccsd 188

1 schools

Elementary Schools1

Gifford Grade School

1616.5

District Details

State: Illinois
City: Gifford
Total Enrollment: 161
Teachers (FTE): 14
District spending per student: $16,452NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
Child poverty rate: 5.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
District directory year: 2023

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Gifford Ccsd 188?

Gifford Ccsd 188 has 1 schools in total — 1 elementary. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.

What is the average rating for Gifford Ccsd 188?

The average composite rating for Gifford Ccsd 188 is 6.5/10. 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 Gifford Ccsd 188?

Gifford Ccsd 188's district-level spending was $16,452 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 Gifford Ccsd 188?

The average student-teacher ratio in Gifford Ccsd 188 is 11.5:1.

What is the top-rated school in Gifford Ccsd 188?

Gifford Grade School is the highest-rated school in Gifford Ccsd 188 with a composite score of 6.5/10.

What are the test scores in Gifford Ccsd 188?

Across schools in Gifford Ccsd 188 with test data, the average math proficiency is 58.2% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 53.4%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.

How does MySchoolScout rate schools?

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District Averages

Overall Rating: 6.5/10
Math Proficiency: 58.2%
ELA Proficiency: 53.4%

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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.