Iroquois County Cusd 9 School District
School District · Watseka, Illinois
Avg Rating
6.9
out of 10
Schools
4
2 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$15,618
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.4:1
Avg Rating
6.9
out of 10
Schools
4
2 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$15,618
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.4:1
Evaluating Iroquois County Cusd 9?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Iroquois County Cusd 9 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.
Watseka Comm High School
Watseka · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Watseka Junior High School
Watseka · Middle. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Wanda Kendall Elem School
Watseka · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Illinois rank
#193 of 637
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+0.7
above 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 #193 of 637 Illinois districts by overall school rating. Iroquois County Cusd 9's schools with real test data average 6.5/10 across 3 schools. Its top-rated schools are Watseka Comm High School (6.9/10), Watseka Junior High School (6.6/10), and Wanda Kendall Elem School (6.0/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Top-Rated Schools in Iroquois County Cusd 9
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 | Watseka Comm High School | 6.9 / 10 |
| 2 | Watseka Junior High School | 6.6 / 10 |
| 3 | Wanda Kendall Elem School | 6.0 / 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. The district invests $15,618 per student annually.
With an average rating of 6.9/10, Iroquois County Cusd 9 demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Watseka Comm High School, which has a composite score of 6.9/10.
In standardized testing, Iroquois County Cusd 9 students show an average math proficiency of 41.6% and ELA proficiency of 48.3%.
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
Average proficiency across all schools in Iroquois County Cusd 9 with test data.
Schools in Iroquois County Cusd 9
4 schools Elementary Schools 2
Middle Schools 1
High Schools 1
District Details
- State
- Illinois
- City
- Watseka
- Total Enrollment
- 907
- Teachers (FTE)
- 73
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.2%
- Data 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 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 Iroquois County Cusd 9?
Iroquois County Cusd 9 spends $15,618 per student per year.
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 Comm High School is the highest-rated school in Iroquois County Cusd 9 with a composite score of 6.9/10.
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 41.6% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 48.3%. 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 6.9/10 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
- 6.9/10
- Math Proficiency
- 41.6%
- ELA Proficiency
- 48.3%
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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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