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Mt Pulaski Cusd 23 School District

School District · Mount Pulaski, Illinois

Last updated: August 2026

Students: 518

Teachers (FTE): 45

Avg Rating

5.5

out of 10

Schools

1 elem, 1 high

Enrollment

518

Student-Teacher Ratio

11.5:1

Avg Rating

5.5

out of 10

Schools

1 elem, 1 high

Enrollment

518

Student-Teacher Ratio

11.5:1

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How this district compares

Illinois rank

#459 of 637

districts by avg. composite

Vs. state average

-0.8

below Illinois avg

Per-pupil spending

$13,859

$2,831 vs Illinois median

District size

518 students

Smaller than Illinois median

Top-Rated Schools in Mt Pulaski Cusd 23

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	Level	Value	Enrollment
1	Mount Pulaski High School	6.7 / 10	High	—	171
2	Mount Pulaski Elem School	4.2 / 10	Elementary	—	347

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About Mt Pulaski Cusd 23

Mt Pulaski Cusd 23 is a Mount Pulaski, Illinois school district serving 2 schools.The district educates 518 students with a student-teacher ratio of 11.5:1. District-level spending was $13,859 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).

With an average rating of 5.5/10, Mt Pulaski Cusd 23 demonstrates solid academic performance.

The highest-rated school in the district is Mount Pulaski High School, which has a composite score of 6.7/10.

In standardized testing, Mt Pulaski Cusd 23 students show an average math proficiency of 40.9% and ELA proficiency of 44.6%.

The district includes 1 elementary school, and 1 high school.

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Schools in Mt Pulaski Cusd 23, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.

District Average Test Scores

Math Proficiency40.9%

School

State

Not reported

ELA Proficiency44.6%

School

State

Not reported

Average proficiency across all schools in Mt Pulaski Cusd 23 with test data.

Schools in Mt Pulaski Cusd 23

2 schools

Elementary Schools1

Mount Pulaski Elem School

3474.2

High Schools1

Mount Pulaski High School

1716.7

District Details

State: Illinois
City: Mount Pulaski
Total Enrollment: 518
Teachers (FTE): 45
District spending per student: $13,859NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
Child poverty rate: 6.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
District directory year: 2023

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Mt Pulaski Cusd 23?

Mt Pulaski Cusd 23 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 Mt Pulaski Cusd 23?

The average composite rating for Mt Pulaski Cusd 23 is 5.5/10. 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 Mt Pulaski Cusd 23?

Mt Pulaski Cusd 23's district-level spending was $13,859 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 Mt Pulaski Cusd 23?

The average student-teacher ratio in Mt Pulaski Cusd 23 is 11.5:1.

What is the top-rated school in Mt Pulaski Cusd 23?

Mount Pulaski High School is the highest-rated school in Mt Pulaski Cusd 23 with a composite score of 6.7/10.

What are the test scores in Mt Pulaski Cusd 23?

Across schools in Mt Pulaski Cusd 23 with test data, the average math proficiency is 40.9% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 44.6%. 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: 5.5/10
Math Proficiency: 40.9%
ELA Proficiency: 44.6%

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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.