Hiawatha Cusd 426 School District
School District · Kirkland, Illinois
Avg Rating
5.7
out of 10
Schools
2
1 elem, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$17,186
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.5:1
Avg Rating
5.7
out of 10
Schools
2
1 elem, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$17,186
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.5:1
Evaluating Hiawatha Cusd 426?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Hiawatha Cusd 426 as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
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Hiawatha Elem Sch Prek-5
Kirkland · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Hiawatha Jr/sr High School
Kirkland · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Illinois rank
#420 of 637
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-0.6
below Illinois avg
Per-pupil spending
$17,186
+$496 vs Illinois median
District size
426 students
Smaller than Illinois median
Top-Rated Schools in Hiawatha Cusd 426
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 | Hiawatha Elem Sch Prek-5 | 5.8 / 10 |
| 2 | Hiawatha Jr/sr High School | 5.5 / 10 |
See all 2 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Hiawatha Cusd 426
Hiawatha Cusd 426 is a Kirkland, Illinois school district serving 2 schools. The district educates 426 students with a student-teacher ratio of 11.5:1. The district invests $17,186 per student annually.
With an average rating of 5.7/10, Hiawatha Cusd 426 demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Hiawatha Elem Sch Prek-5, which has a composite score of 5.8/10.
In standardized testing, Hiawatha Cusd 426 students show an average math proficiency of 36.0% and ELA proficiency of 40.5%.
The district includes 1 elementary school , and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Hiawatha Cusd 426, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Hiawatha Cusd 426 with test data.
Schools in Hiawatha Cusd 426
2 schools Elementary Schools 1
High Schools 1
District Details
- State
- Illinois
- City
- Kirkland
- Total Enrollment
- 426
- Teachers (FTE)
- 37
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.1%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Hiawatha Cusd 426?
Hiawatha Cusd 426 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 Hiawatha Cusd 426?
The average composite rating for Hiawatha Cusd 426 is 5.7/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Hiawatha Cusd 426?
Hiawatha Cusd 426 spends $17,186 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Hiawatha Cusd 426?
The average student-teacher ratio in Hiawatha Cusd 426 is 11.5:1.
What is the top-rated school in Hiawatha Cusd 426?
Hiawatha Elem Sch Prek-5 is the highest-rated school in Hiawatha Cusd 426 with a composite score of 5.8/10.
What are the test scores in Hiawatha Cusd 426?
Across schools in Hiawatha Cusd 426 with test data, the average math proficiency is 36.0% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 40.5%. 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
- 5.7/10
- Math Proficiency
- 36.0%
- ELA Proficiency
- 40.5%
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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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