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5.3 avg / 10

Granite City Cusd 9 School District

School District · Granite City, Illinois

Students: 5,775
Teachers (FTE): 354
Estimated Scores: 38%

Avg Rating

5.3

out of 10

Schools

8

5 elem, 2 mid, 1 high

Per-Pupil Spending

$14,168

Student-Teacher Ratio

16.3:1

How this district compares

Illinois rank

#539 of 637

districts by avg. composite

Vs. state average

-1.0

below Illinois avg

Per-pupil spending

$14,168

$2,522 vs Illinois median

District size

5,775 students

Much larger than Illinois median

About Granite City Cusd 9

Granite City Cusd 9 is a Granite City, Illinois school district serving 8 schools. The district educates 5,775 students with a student-teacher ratio of 16.3:1. The district invests $14,168 per student annually.

With an average rating of 5.3/10, Granite City Cusd 9 demonstrates solid academic performance.

The highest-rated school in the district is Mitchell Elementary School, which has a composite score of 7.2/10.

In standardized testing, Granite City Cusd 9 students show an average math proficiency of 17.6% and ELA proficiency of 13.6%.

The district includes 5 elementary schools , 2 middle schools , and 1 high school.

District Map

Schools in Granite City Cusd 9, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.

District Average Test Scores

Math Proficiency 17.6%
School
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N/A
ELA Proficiency 13.6%
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Average proficiency across all schools in Granite City Cusd 9 with test data.

District Details

City
Granite City
Total Enrollment
5,775
Teachers (FTE)
354
Child Poverty Rate
0.2%
Data Year
2023

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Granite City Cusd 9?

Granite City Cusd 9 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 Granite City Cusd 9?

The average composite rating for Granite City Cusd 9 is 5.3/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.

What is the per-pupil spending in Granite City Cusd 9?

Granite City Cusd 9 spends $14,168 per student per year.

What is the student-teacher ratio in Granite City Cusd 9?

The average student-teacher ratio in Granite City Cusd 9 is 16.3:1.

What is the top-rated school in Granite City Cusd 9?

Mitchell Elementary School is the highest-rated school in Granite City Cusd 9 with a composite score of 7.2/10.

What are the test scores in Granite City Cusd 9?

Across schools in Granite City Cusd 9 with test data, the average math proficiency is 17.6% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 13.6%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.

How does Granite City Cusd 9 compare to other districts in Illinois?

Granite City Cusd 9 has an average school rating of 5.3/10 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 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
5.3/10
Math Proficiency
17.6%
ELA Proficiency
13.6%

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 methodology

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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