Mclean County USD 5 School District
School District · Normal, Illinois
Avg Rating
6.1
out of 10
Schools
24
16 elem, 4 mid, 3 high
Enrollment
12,518
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.1:1
Avg Rating
6.1
out of 10
Schools
24
16 elem, 4 mid, 3 high
Enrollment
12,518
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.1:1
Evaluating Mclean County USD 5?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Mclean County USD 5 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.
Towanda Elem School
Towanda · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Grove Elementary School
Normal · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Northpoint Elementary School
Bloomington · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Illinois rank
#327 of 637
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-0.1
below Illinois avg
Per-pupil spending
$16,620
$70 vs Illinois median
District size
12,518 students
Much larger than Illinois median
The short answer
Mclean County USD 5 ranks #327 of 637 Illinois districts by overall school rating. Mclean County USD 5's schools with real test data average 6.1/10 across 22 schools. Its top-rated schools are Towanda Elem School (8.2/10), Grove Elementary School (7.9/10), and Northpoint Elementary School (7.9/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Rates 6.9/10 despite 60% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 1.9 points higher than its student-poverty level predicts. Roughly as clean a case of strong results without an affluent-ZIP price tag as you'll find among Mclean County USD 5 schools.
Top-Rated Schools in Mclean County USD 5
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (22 of 24). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Towanda Elem School | 8.2 / 10 |
| 2 | Grove Elementary School | 7.9 / 10 |
| 3 | Northpoint Elementary School | 7.9 / 10 |
| 4 | Prairieland Elementary School | 7.8 / 10 |
| 5 | Benjamin Elem School | 7.6 / 10 |
| 6 | Fairview Elem School | 6.9 / 10 |
| 7 | Glenn Elem School | 6.8 / 10 |
| 8 | Normal Community High School | 6.3 / 10 |
| 9 | Evans Junior High School | 6.3 / 10 |
| 10 | Chiddix JR High School | 6.3 / 10 |
See all 24 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Mclean County USD 5
Mclean County USD 5 is a Normal, Illinois school district serving 24 schools.The district educates 12,518 students with a student-teacher ratio of 14.1:1. District-level spending was $16,620 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).
With an average rating of 6.1/10, Mclean County USD 5 demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Towanda Elem School, which has a composite score of 8.2/10.
In standardized testing, Mclean County USD 5 students show an average math proficiency of 51.9% and ELA proficiency of 49.3%.
The district includes 16 elementary schools, 4 middle schools, and 3 high schools.
District Map
Schools in Mclean County USD 5, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Mclean County USD 5 with test data.
Schools in Mclean County USD 5
24 schoolsElementary Schools16
Middle Schools4
Other Schools1
District Details
- State
- Illinois
- City
- Normal
- Total Enrollment
- 12,518
- Teachers (FTE)
- 885
- District spending per student
- $16,620NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- Child poverty rate
- 7.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
- District directory year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Mclean County USD 5?
Mclean County USD 5 has 24 schools in total — 16 elementary, 4 middle, and 3 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Mclean County USD 5?
The average composite rating for Mclean County USD 5 is 6.1/10. 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 Mclean County USD 5?
Mclean County USD 5's district-level spending was $16,620 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 Mclean County USD 5?
The average student-teacher ratio in Mclean County USD 5 is 14.1:1.
What is the top-rated school in Mclean County USD 5?
Towanda Elem School is the highest-rated school in Mclean County USD 5 with a composite score of 8.2/10.
What are the test scores in Mclean County USD 5?
Across schools in Mclean County USD 5 with test data, the average math proficiency is 51.9% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 49.3%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Mclean County USD 5 compare to other districts in Illinois?
Mclean County USD 5 has an average school rating of 6.1/10 across 24 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
- 6.1/10
- Math Proficiency
- 51.9%
- ELA Proficiency
- 49.3%
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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