Hamilton Co Cusd 10 School District
School District · Mc Leansboro, Illinois
Avg Rating
5.2
out of 10
Schools
4
2 elem, 1 high
Enrollment
1,115
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.3:1
Avg Rating
5.2
out of 10
Schools
4
2 elem, 1 high
Enrollment
1,115
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.3:1
How this district compares
Illinois rank
#555 of 637
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-1.2
below Illinois avg
Per-pupil spending
$12,481
$4,209 vs Illinois median
District size
1,115 students
Typical than Illinois median
The short answer
Hamilton Co Cusd 10 ranks #555 of 637 Illinois districts by overall school rating. Hamilton Co Cusd 10's schools with real test data average 5.2/10 across 3 schools. Its top-rated schools are East Side Elementary School (6.6/10), Hamilton County Jr/sr High School (4.7/10), and Dahlgren Elem School (4.4/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
STAAR proficiency rose +2.0 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Hamilton Co Cusd 10 schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.
Top-Rated Schools in Hamilton Co Cusd 10
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (3 of 4). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | East Side Elementary School | 6.6 / 10 |
| 2 | Hamilton County Jr/sr High School | 4.7 / 10 |
| 3 | Dahlgren Elem School | 4.4 / 10 |
See all 4 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Hamilton Co Cusd 10
Hamilton Co Cusd 10 is a Mc Leansboro, Illinois school district serving 4 schools.The district educates 1,115 students with a student-teacher ratio of 15.3:1. District-level spending was $12,481 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).
With an average rating of 5.2/10, Hamilton Co Cusd 10 demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is East Side Elementary School, which has a composite score of 6.6/10.
In standardized testing, Hamilton Co Cusd 10 students show an average math proficiency of 38.2% and ELA proficiency of 48.9%.
The district includes 2 elementary schools, and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Hamilton Co Cusd 10, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Hamilton Co Cusd 10 with test data.
Schools in Hamilton Co Cusd 10
4 schoolsElementary Schools2
High Schools1
Other Schools1
District Details
- State
- Illinois
- City
- Mc Leansboro
- Total Enrollment
- 1,115
- Teachers (FTE)
- 73
- District spending per student
- $12,481NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- Child poverty rate
- 13.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
- District directory year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Hamilton Co Cusd 10?
Hamilton Co Cusd 10 has 4 schools in total — 2 elementary, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Hamilton Co Cusd 10?
The average composite rating for Hamilton Co Cusd 10 is 5.2/10. 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 Hamilton Co Cusd 10?
Hamilton Co Cusd 10's district-level spending was $12,481 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 Hamilton Co Cusd 10?
The average student-teacher ratio in Hamilton Co Cusd 10 is 15.3:1.
What is the top-rated school in Hamilton Co Cusd 10?
East Side Elementary School is the highest-rated school in Hamilton Co Cusd 10 with a composite score of 6.6/10.
What are the test scores in Hamilton Co Cusd 10?
Across schools in Hamilton Co Cusd 10 with test data, the average math proficiency is 38.2% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 48.9%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Hamilton Co Cusd 10 compare to other districts in Illinois?
Hamilton Co Cusd 10 has an average school rating of 5.2/10 across 4 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
- 5.2/10
- Math Proficiency
- 38.2%
- ELA Proficiency
- 48.9%
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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