Gillespie Cusd 7 School District
School District · Gillespie, Illinois
Avg Rating
5.1
out of 10
Schools
3
1 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$15,843
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.2:1
Avg Rating
5.1
out of 10
Schools
3
1 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$15,843
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.2:1
How this district compares
Illinois rank
#559 of 637
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-1.2
below Illinois avg
Per-pupil spending
$15,843
$847 vs Illinois median
District size
1,139 students
Typical than Illinois median
About Gillespie Cusd 7
Gillespie Cusd 7 is a Gillespie, Illinois school district serving 3 schools. The district educates 1,139 students with a student-teacher ratio of 13.2:1. The district invests $15,843 per student annually.
With an average rating of 5.1/10, Gillespie Cusd 7 demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Gillespie High School, which has a composite score of 5.8/10.
In standardized testing, Gillespie Cusd 7 students show an average math proficiency of 21.8% and ELA proficiency of 27.4%.
The district includes 1 elementary school , 1 middle school , and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Gillespie Cusd 7, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Gillespie Cusd 7 with test data.
Schools in Gillespie Cusd 7
3 schools Elementary Schools 1
Middle Schools 1
High Schools 1
District Details
- State
- Illinois
- City
- Gillespie
- Total Enrollment
- 1,139
- Teachers (FTE)
- 86
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.2%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Gillespie Cusd 7?
Gillespie Cusd 7 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 Gillespie Cusd 7?
The average composite rating for Gillespie Cusd 7 is 5.1/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Gillespie Cusd 7?
Gillespie Cusd 7 spends $15,843 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Gillespie Cusd 7?
The average student-teacher ratio in Gillespie Cusd 7 is 13.2:1.
What is the top-rated school in Gillespie Cusd 7?
Gillespie High School is the highest-rated school in Gillespie Cusd 7 with a composite score of 5.8/10.
What are the test scores in Gillespie Cusd 7?
Across schools in Gillespie Cusd 7 with test data, the average math proficiency is 21.8% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 27.4%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Gillespie Cusd 7 compare to other districts in Illinois?
Gillespie Cusd 7 has an average school rating of 5.1/10 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 are based on a comprehensive methodology that weighs Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 5.1/10
- Math Proficiency
- 21.8%
- ELA Proficiency
- 27.4%
Resources
How We Rate Schools
Every school receives a composite score from 1 to 10 based on four pillars: Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Scores are built from publicly available data including standardized test results, enrollment figures, and school climate indicators.
Read our full methodologyOther School Districts in IL
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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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