Mclean County USD 5 School District
School District · Normal, Illinois
Avg Rating
5.5
out of 10
Schools
24
16 elem, 4 mid, 3 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$16,620
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.1:1
Avg Rating
5.5
out of 10
Schools
24
16 elem, 4 mid, 3 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$16,620
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.1:1
How this district compares
Illinois rank
#476 of 637
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-0.7
below Illinois avg
Per-pupil spending
$16,620
$70 vs Illinois median
District size
12,518 students
Much larger than Illinois median
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. The district invests $16,620 per student annually.
With an average rating of 5.5/10, Mclean County USD 5 demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Hudson Elem School, which has a composite score of 7.9/10.
In standardized testing, Mclean County USD 5 students show an average math proficiency of 34.4% and ELA proficiency of 33.7%.
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 schools Elementary Schools 16
Middle Schools 4
High Schools 3
Other Schools 1
District Details
- State
- Illinois
- City
- Normal
- Total Enrollment
- 12,518
- Teachers (FTE)
- 885
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.1%
- Data 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 5.5/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Mclean County USD 5?
Mclean County USD 5 spends $16,620 per student per year.
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?
Hudson Elem School is the highest-rated school in Mclean County USD 5 with a composite score of 7.9/10.
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 34.4% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 33.7%. 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 5.5/10 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 are based on a comprehensive methodology that weighs Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 5.5/10
- Math Proficiency
- 34.4%
- ELA Proficiency
- 33.7%
Resources
How We Rate Schools
Every school receives a composite score from 1 to 10 based on four pillars: Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Scores are built from publicly available data including standardized test results, enrollment figures, and school climate indicators.
Read our full methodologyOther School Districts in IL
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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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