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Murphysboro Cusd 186 School District

School District · Murphysboro, Illinois

Students: 1,930
Teachers (FTE): 145
Estimated Scores: 20%

Avg Rating

5.1

out of 10

Schools

5

2 elem, 1 mid, 1 high

Enrollment

1,930

Student-Teacher Ratio

13.3:1

How this district compares

Illinois rank

#568 of 637

districts by avg. composite

Vs. state average

-1.3

below Illinois avg

Per-pupil spending

$16,403

$287 vs Illinois median

District size

1,930 students

Larger than Illinois median

The short answer

Murphysboro Cusd 186 ranks #568 of 637 Illinois districts by overall school rating. Murphysboro Cusd 186's schools with real test data average 5.1/10 across 4 schools. Its top-rated schools are Carruthers Elementary School (6.5/10), Murphysboro Middle School (5.9/10), and Murphysboro High School (4.8/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.

Most improved · 2022 → 2024
Carruthers Elementary School

STAAR proficiency rose +4.1 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Murphysboro Cusd 186 schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.

Top-Rated Schools in Murphysboro Cusd 186

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.

#SchoolRating
1Carruthers Elementary School6.5 / 10
2Murphysboro Middle School5.9 / 10
3Murphysboro High School4.8 / 10
4Gen John a Logan Attendance Cntr3.4 / 10

See all 5 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.

About Murphysboro Cusd 186

Murphysboro Cusd 186 is a Murphysboro, Illinois school district serving 5 schools.The district educates 1,930 students with a student-teacher ratio of 13.3:1. District-level spending was $16,403 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).

With an average rating of 5.1/10, Murphysboro Cusd 186 demonstrates solid academic performance.

The highest-rated school in the district is Carruthers Elementary School, which has a composite score of 6.5/10.

In standardized testing, Murphysboro Cusd 186 students show an average math proficiency of 29.3% and ELA proficiency of 30.2%.

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

District Map

Schools in Murphysboro Cusd 186, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.

District Average Test Scores

Math Proficiency29.3%
School
State
Not reported
ELA Proficiency30.2%
School
State
Not reported

Average proficiency across all schools in Murphysboro Cusd 186 with test data.

District Details

State
Illinois
City
Murphysboro
Total Enrollment
1,930
Teachers (FTE)
145
District spending per student
$16,403NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
Child poverty rate
21.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
District directory year
2023

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Murphysboro Cusd 186?

Murphysboro Cusd 186 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 Murphysboro Cusd 186?

The average composite rating for Murphysboro Cusd 186 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 Murphysboro Cusd 186?

Murphysboro Cusd 186's district-level spending was $16,403 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 Murphysboro Cusd 186?

The average student-teacher ratio in Murphysboro Cusd 186 is 13.3:1.

What is the top-rated school in Murphysboro Cusd 186?

Carruthers Elementary School is the highest-rated school in Murphysboro Cusd 186 with a composite score of 6.5/10.

What are the test scores in Murphysboro Cusd 186?

Across schools in Murphysboro Cusd 186 with test data, the average math proficiency is 29.3% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 30.2%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.

How does Murphysboro Cusd 186 compare to other districts in Illinois?

Murphysboro Cusd 186 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
29.3%
ELA Proficiency
30.2%

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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