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5.8avg / 10

Iroquois County Cusd 9 School District

School District · Watseka, Illinois

Students: 907
Teachers (FTE): 73

Avg Rating

5.8

out of 10

Schools

4

2 elem, 1 mid, 1 high

Enrollment

907

Student-Teacher Ratio

12.4:1

How this district compares

Illinois rank

#457 of 637

districts by avg. composite

Vs. state average

-0.6

below Illinois avg

Per-pupil spending

$15,618

$1,072 vs Illinois median

District size

907 students

Typical than Illinois median

The short answer

Iroquois County Cusd 9 ranks #457 of 637 Illinois districts by overall school rating. Iroquois County Cusd 9's schools with real test data average 5.8/10 across 4 schools. Its top-rated schools are Watseka Junior High School (8.4/10), Watseka Comm High School (6.3/10), and Glenn Raymond School (4.9/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.

Most improved · 2022 → 2024
Watseka Junior High School

STAAR proficiency rose +7.8 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Iroquois County Cusd 9 schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.

Top-Rated Schools in Iroquois County Cusd 9

Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (4 of 4). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.

#SchoolRating
1Watseka Junior High School8.4 / 10
2Watseka Comm High School6.3 / 10
3Glenn Raymond School4.9 / 10
4Wanda Kendall Elem School3.5 / 10

See all 4 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.

About Iroquois County Cusd 9

Iroquois County Cusd 9 is a Watseka, Illinois school district serving 4 schools.The district educates 907 students with a student-teacher ratio of 12.4:1. District-level spending was $15,618 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).

With an average rating of 5.8/10, Iroquois County Cusd 9 demonstrates solid academic performance.

The highest-rated school in the district is Watseka Junior High School, which has a composite score of 8.4/10.

In standardized testing, Iroquois County Cusd 9 students show an average math proficiency of 34.0% and ELA proficiency of 47.4%.

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

District Map

Schools in Iroquois County Cusd 9, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.

District Average Test Scores

Math Proficiency34.0%
School
State
Not reported
ELA Proficiency47.4%
School
State
Not reported

Average proficiency across all schools in Iroquois County Cusd 9 with test data.

Schools in Iroquois County Cusd 9

4 schools

District Details

State
Illinois
City
Watseka
Total Enrollment
907
Teachers (FTE)
73
District spending per student
$15,618NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
Child poverty rate
19.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
District directory year
2023

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Iroquois County Cusd 9?

Iroquois County Cusd 9 has 4 schools in total — 2 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 Iroquois County Cusd 9?

The average composite rating for Iroquois County Cusd 9 is 5.8/10. 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 Iroquois County Cusd 9?

Iroquois County Cusd 9's district-level spending was $15,618 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 Iroquois County Cusd 9?

The average student-teacher ratio in Iroquois County Cusd 9 is 12.4:1.

What is the top-rated school in Iroquois County Cusd 9?

Watseka Junior High School is the highest-rated school in Iroquois County Cusd 9 with a composite score of 8.4/10.

What are the test scores in Iroquois County Cusd 9?

Across schools in Iroquois County Cusd 9 with test data, the average math proficiency is 34.0% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 47.4%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.

How does Iroquois County Cusd 9 compare to other districts in Illinois?

Iroquois County Cusd 9 has an average school rating of 5.8/10 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
5.8/10
Math Proficiency
34.0%
ELA Proficiency
47.4%

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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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