Illini Central Cusd 189 School District
School District · Mason City, Illinois
Avg Rating
5.3
out of 10
Schools
4
1 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$17,704
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.1:1
Avg Rating
5.3
out of 10
Schools
4
1 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$17,704
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.1:1
Evaluating Illini Central Cusd 189?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Illini Central Cusd 189 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.
Illini Central Grade School
Mason City · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Illini Central High School
Mason City · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Illini Central Middle School
Mason City · Middle. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Illinois rank
#499 of 637
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-1.0
below Illinois avg
Per-pupil spending
$17,704
+$1,014 vs Illinois median
District size
668 students
Smaller than Illinois median
The short answer
Illini Central Cusd 189 ranks #499 of 637 Illinois districts by overall school rating. Illini Central Cusd 189's schools with real test data average 5.4/10 across 3 schools. Its top-rated schools are Illini Central Grade School (5.5/10), Illini Central High School (5.4/10), and Illini Central Middle School (5.3/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Top-Rated Schools in Illini Central Cusd 189
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 | Illini Central Grade School | 5.5 / 10 |
| 2 | Illini Central High School | 5.4 / 10 |
| 3 | Illini Central Middle School | 5.3 / 10 |
See all 4 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Illini Central Cusd 189
Illini Central Cusd 189 is a Mason City, Illinois school district serving 4 schools. The district educates 668 students with a student-teacher ratio of 11.1:1. The district invests $17,704 per student annually.
With an average rating of 5.3/10, Illini Central Cusd 189 demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Illini Central Grade School, which has a composite score of 5.5/10.
In standardized testing, Illini Central Cusd 189 students show an average math proficiency of 31.8% and ELA proficiency of 39.9%.
The district includes 1 elementary school , 1 middle school , and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Illini Central Cusd 189, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Illini Central Cusd 189 with test data.
Schools in Illini Central Cusd 189
4 schools Elementary Schools 1
Middle Schools 1
High Schools 1
Other Schools 1
District Details
- State
- Illinois
- City
- Mason City
- Total Enrollment
- 668
- Teachers (FTE)
- 60
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.2%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Illini Central Cusd 189?
Illini Central Cusd 189 has 4 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 Illini Central Cusd 189?
The average composite rating for Illini Central Cusd 189 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 Illini Central Cusd 189?
Illini Central Cusd 189 spends $17,704 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Illini Central Cusd 189?
The average student-teacher ratio in Illini Central Cusd 189 is 11.1:1.
What is the top-rated school in Illini Central Cusd 189?
Illini Central Grade School is the highest-rated school in Illini Central Cusd 189 with a composite score of 5.5/10.
What are the test scores in Illini Central Cusd 189?
Across schools in Illini Central Cusd 189 with test data, the average math proficiency is 31.8% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 39.9%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Illini Central Cusd 189 compare to other districts in Illinois?
Illini Central Cusd 189 has an average school rating of 5.3/10 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
- 5.3/10
- Math Proficiency
- 31.8%
- ELA Proficiency
- 39.9%
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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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