Isu Laboratory Schools School District
School District · Normal, Illinois
Avg Rating
8.6
out of 10
Schools
2
1 elem, 1 high
Enrollment
1,078
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.6:1
Avg Rating
8.6
out of 10
Schools
2
1 elem, 1 high
Enrollment
1,078
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.6:1
How this district compares
Illinois rank
#14 of 637
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+2.2
above Illinois avg
District size
1,078 students
Typical than Illinois median
STAAR proficiency rose +5.5 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Isu Laboratory Schools schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | University High School | 9.0 / 10 |
| 2 | Thomas Metcalf School | 8.2 / 10 |
See all 2 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
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 8.6/10, 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 9.0/10.
In standardized testing, Isu Laboratory Schools students show an average math proficiency of 66.9% and ELA proficiency of 72.0%.
The district includes 1 elementary school, and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Isu Laboratory Schools, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Isu Laboratory Schools with test data.
Schools in Isu Laboratory Schools
2 schoolsElementary Schools1
High Schools1
District Details
- State
- Illinois
- City
- Normal
- Total Enrollment
- 1,078
- Teachers (FTE)
- 93
- District spending per student
- This value was not reported by the source.NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- Child poverty rate
- The source release did not match this district identifier.Census SAIPE · 2024
- District directory 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 8.6/10. 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 Isu Laboratory Schools?
District spending per student is unavailable for Isu Laboratory Schools. This value was not reported by the source.
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 9.0/10.
What are the test scores in Isu Laboratory Schools?
Across schools in Isu Laboratory Schools with test data, the average math proficiency is 66.9% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 72.0%. 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
- 8.6/10
- Math Proficiency
- 66.9%
- ELA Proficiency
- 72.0%
How we rate schools
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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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