9.2 avg / 10

Isu Laboratory Schools School District

School District · Normal, Illinois

Last updated: July 2026

Students: 1,078

Teachers (FTE): 93

Avg Rating

9.2

out of 10

Schools

1 elem, 1 high

Enrollment

1,078

Student-Teacher Ratio

11.6:1

Avg Rating

9.2

out of 10

Schools

1 elem, 1 high

Enrollment

1,078

Student-Teacher Ratio

11.6:1

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Illinois rank

#16 of 637

districts by avg. composite

Vs. state average

+2.9

above Illinois avg

District size

1,078 students

Typical than Illinois median

Top-Rated Schools in Isu Laboratory Schools

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	Level	Value	Enrollment
1	University High School	9.4 / 10	High	—	629
2	Thomas Metcalf School	8.9 / 10	Elementary	—	449

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About Isu Laboratory Schools

Isu Laboratory Schools is a Normal, Illinois school district serving 2 schools. The district educates 1,078 students with a student-teacher ratio of 11.6:1.

With an average rating of 9.2/10, Isu Laboratory Schools is among the strongest-performing districts in the state.

The highest-rated school in the district is University High School, which has a composite score of 9.4/10.

In standardized testing, Isu Laboratory Schools students show an average math proficiency of 77.6% and ELA proficiency of 78.3%.

The district includes 1 elementary school , and 1 high school.

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Schools in Isu Laboratory Schools, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.

District Average Test Scores

Math Proficiency 77.6%

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ELA Proficiency 78.3%

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Average proficiency across all schools in Isu Laboratory Schools with test data.

Schools in Isu Laboratory Schools

2 schools

Elementary Schools 1

Thomas Metcalf School

449 8.9

High Schools 1

University High School

629 9.4

District Details

State: Illinois
City: Normal
Total Enrollment: 1,078
Teachers (FTE): 93
Child Poverty Rate: 0.1%
Data Year: 2023

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Isu Laboratory Schools?

Isu Laboratory Schools 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 Isu Laboratory Schools?

The average composite rating for Isu Laboratory Schools is 9.2/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.

What is the per-pupil spending in Isu Laboratory Schools?

Per-pupil spending data for Isu Laboratory Schools is not currently available.

What is the student-teacher ratio in Isu Laboratory Schools?

The average student-teacher ratio in Isu Laboratory Schools is 11.6:1.

What is the top-rated school in Isu Laboratory Schools?

University High School is the highest-rated school in Isu Laboratory Schools with a composite score of 9.4/10.

What are the test scores in Isu Laboratory Schools?

Across schools in Isu Laboratory Schools with test data, the average math proficiency is 77.6% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 78.3%. 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: 9.2/10
Math Proficiency: 77.6%
ELA Proficiency: 78.3%

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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.