Heritage Cusd 8 School District
School District · Homer, Illinois
Avg Rating
6.9
out of 10
Schools
2
1 elem, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$18,792
Student-Teacher Ratio
10.6:1
Avg Rating
6.9
out of 10
Schools
2
1 elem, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$18,792
Student-Teacher Ratio
10.6:1
Evaluating Heritage Cusd 8?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Heritage Cusd 8 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.
Heritage Jh and Elem Sch
Homer · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Heritage High School
Broadlands · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Illinois rank
#196 of 637
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+0.7
above Illinois avg
Per-pupil spending
$18,792
+$2,102 vs Illinois median
District size
380 students
Smaller than Illinois median
Top-Rated Schools in Heritage Cusd 8
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (2 of 2). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Heritage Jh and Elem Sch | 7.2 / 10 |
| 2 | Heritage High School | 6.6 / 10 |
See all 2 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Heritage Cusd 8
Heritage Cusd 8 is a Homer, Illinois school district serving 2 schools. The district educates 380 students with a student-teacher ratio of 10.6:1. The district invests $18,792 per student annually.
With an average rating of 6.9/10, Heritage Cusd 8 demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Heritage Jh and Elem Sch, which has a composite score of 7.2/10.
In standardized testing, Heritage Cusd 8 students show an average math proficiency of 37.6% and ELA proficiency of 46.1%.
The district includes 1 elementary school , and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Heritage Cusd 8, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Heritage Cusd 8 with test data.
Schools in Heritage Cusd 8
2 schools Elementary Schools 1
High Schools 1
District Details
- State
- Illinois
- City
- Homer
- Total Enrollment
- 380
- Teachers (FTE)
- 36
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.1%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Heritage Cusd 8?
Heritage Cusd 8 has 2 schools in total — 1 elementary, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Heritage Cusd 8?
The average composite rating for Heritage Cusd 8 is 6.9/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Heritage Cusd 8?
Heritage Cusd 8 spends $18,792 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Heritage Cusd 8?
The average student-teacher ratio in Heritage Cusd 8 is 10.6:1.
What is the top-rated school in Heritage Cusd 8?
Heritage Jh and Elem Sch is the highest-rated school in Heritage Cusd 8 with a composite score of 7.2/10.
What are the test scores in Heritage Cusd 8?
Across schools in Heritage Cusd 8 with test data, the average math proficiency is 37.6% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 46.1%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
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
- 6.9/10
- Math Proficiency
- 37.6%
- ELA Proficiency
- 46.1%
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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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