Meridian Cusd 223 School District
School District · Stillman Valley, Illinois
Avg Rating
5.8
out of 10
Schools
4
2 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Enrollment
1,495
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.5:1
Avg Rating
5.8
out of 10
Schools
4
2 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Enrollment
1,495
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.5:1
Evaluating Meridian Cusd 223?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Meridian Cusd 223 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.
Stillman Valley High School
Stillman Valley · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Meridian JR High School
Stillman Valley · Middle. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Monroe Center Grade School
Monroe Center · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Illinois rank
#406 of 637
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-0.5
below Illinois avg
Per-pupil spending
$16,212
$478 vs Illinois median
District size
1,495 students
Larger than Illinois median
The short answer
Meridian Cusd 223 ranks #406 of 637 Illinois districts by overall school rating. Meridian Cusd 223's schools with real test data average 5.8/10 across 3 schools. Its top-rated schools are Stillman Valley High School (6.5/10), Meridian JR High School (6.3/10), and Monroe Center Grade School (4.6/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Top-Rated Schools in Meridian Cusd 223
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (3 of 4). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Stillman Valley High School | 6.5 / 10 |
| 2 | Meridian JR High School | 6.3 / 10 |
| 3 | Monroe Center Grade School | 4.6 / 10 |
See all 4 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Meridian Cusd 223
Meridian Cusd 223 is a Stillman Valley, Illinois school district serving 4 schools.The district educates 1,495 students with a student-teacher ratio of 14.5:1. District-level spending was $16,212 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).
With an average rating of 5.8/10, Meridian Cusd 223 demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Stillman Valley High School, which has a composite score of 6.5/10.
In standardized testing, Meridian Cusd 223 students show an average math proficiency of 46.6% and ELA proficiency of 52.7%.
The district includes 2 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Meridian Cusd 223, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Meridian Cusd 223 with test data.
Schools in Meridian Cusd 223
4 schoolsElementary Schools2
Middle Schools1
High Schools1
District Details
- State
- Illinois
- City
- Stillman Valley
- Total Enrollment
- 1,495
- Teachers (FTE)
- 103
- District spending per student
- $16,212NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- Child poverty rate
- 6.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
- District directory year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Meridian Cusd 223?
Meridian Cusd 223 has 4 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 Meridian Cusd 223?
The average composite rating for Meridian Cusd 223 is 5.8/10. 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 Meridian Cusd 223?
Meridian Cusd 223's district-level spending was $16,212 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 Meridian Cusd 223?
The average student-teacher ratio in Meridian Cusd 223 is 14.5:1.
What is the top-rated school in Meridian Cusd 223?
Stillman Valley High School is the highest-rated school in Meridian Cusd 223 with a composite score of 6.5/10.
What are the test scores in Meridian Cusd 223?
Across schools in Meridian Cusd 223 with test data, the average math proficiency is 46.6% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 52.7%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Meridian Cusd 223 compare to other districts in Illinois?
Meridian Cusd 223 has an average school rating of 5.8/10 across 4 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
- 5.8/10
- Math Proficiency
- 46.6%
- ELA Proficiency
- 52.7%
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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