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Mattoon Cusd 2 School District

School District · Mattoon, Illinois

Last updated: August 2026

Students: 3,075

Teachers (FTE): 209

Estimated Scores: 20%

Avg Rating

5.1

out of 10

Schools

2 elem, 1 mid, 1 high

Enrollment

3,075

Student-Teacher Ratio

14.7:1

Avg Rating

5.1

out of 10

Schools

2 elem, 1 mid, 1 high

Enrollment

3,075

Student-Teacher Ratio

14.7:1

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How this district compares

Illinois rank

#527 of 637

districts by avg. composite

Vs. state average

-1.1

below Illinois avg

Per-pupil spending

$15,923

$767 vs Illinois median

District size

3,075 students

Much larger than Illinois median

The short answer

Mattoon Cusd 2 ranks #527 of 637 Illinois districts by overall school rating. Mattoon Cusd 2's schools with real test data average 5.2/10 across 4 schools. Its top-rated schools are Mattoon High School (6.0/10), Arland D Williams JR Elem Sch (5.6/10), and Mattoon Middle School (5.1/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.

Top-Rated Schools in Mattoon Cusd 2

Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (4 of 5). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.

#	School	Rating	Level	Value	Enrollment
1	Mattoon High School	6.0 / 10	High	—	952
2	Arland D Williams JR Elem Sch	5.6 / 10	Elementary	—	716
3	Mattoon Middle School	5.1 / 10	Middle	—	621
4	Riddle Elementary School	4.0 / 10	Elementary	—	569

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About Mattoon Cusd 2

Mattoon Cusd 2 is a Mattoon, Illinois school district serving 5 schools.The district educates 3,075 students with a student-teacher ratio of 14.7:1. District-level spending was $15,923 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).

With an average rating of 5.1/10, Mattoon Cusd 2 demonstrates solid academic performance.

The highest-rated school in the district is Mattoon High School, which has a composite score of 6.0/10.

In standardized testing, Mattoon Cusd 2 students show an average math proficiency of 38.2% and ELA proficiency of 41.8%.

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

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Schools in Mattoon Cusd 2, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.

District Average Test Scores

Math Proficiency38.2%

School

State

Not reported

ELA Proficiency41.8%

School

State

Not reported

Average proficiency across all schools in Mattoon Cusd 2 with test data.

Schools in Mattoon Cusd 2

5 schools

Elementary Schools2

Arland D Williams JR Elem Sch

7165.6

Riddle Elementary School

5694.0

Middle Schools1

Mattoon Middle School

6215.1

High Schools1

Mattoon High School

9526.0

Other Schools1

Franklin Elementary School

2174.9

District Details

State: Illinois
City: Mattoon
Total Enrollment: 3,075
Teachers (FTE): 209
District spending per student: $15,923NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
Child poverty rate: 14.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
District directory year: 2023

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Mattoon Cusd 2?

Mattoon Cusd 2 has 5 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 Mattoon Cusd 2?

The average composite rating for Mattoon Cusd 2 is 5.1/10. 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 Mattoon Cusd 2?

Mattoon Cusd 2's district-level spending was $15,923 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 Mattoon Cusd 2?

The average student-teacher ratio in Mattoon Cusd 2 is 14.7:1.

What is the top-rated school in Mattoon Cusd 2?

Mattoon High School is the highest-rated school in Mattoon Cusd 2 with a composite score of 6.0/10.

What are the test scores in Mattoon Cusd 2?

Across schools in Mattoon Cusd 2 with test data, the average math proficiency is 38.2% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 41.8%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.

How does Mattoon Cusd 2 compare to other districts in Illinois?

Mattoon Cusd 2 has an average school rating of 5.1/10 across 5 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: 5.1/10
Math Proficiency: 38.2%
ELA Proficiency: 41.8%

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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.