Palestine Cusd 3 School District
School District · Palestine, Illinois
Avg Rating
4.8
out of 10
Schools
2
1 elem, 1 high
Enrollment
345
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.5:1
Avg Rating
4.8
out of 10
Schools
2
1 elem, 1 high
Enrollment
345
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.5:1
Evaluating Palestine Cusd 3?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Palestine Cusd 3 as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
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Palestine High School
Palestine · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Palestine Grade School
Palestine · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Illinois rank
#559 of 637
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-1.4
below Illinois avg
Per-pupil spending
$14,540
$2,150 vs Illinois median
District size
345 students
Smaller than Illinois median
Top-Rated Schools in Palestine Cusd 3
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Palestine High School | 6.7 / 10 |
| 2 | Palestine Grade School | 3.0 / 10 |
See all 2 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Palestine Cusd 3
Palestine Cusd 3 is a Palestine, Illinois school district serving 2 schools.The district educates 345 students with a student-teacher ratio of 11.5:1. District-level spending was $14,540 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).
With an average rating of 4.8/10, Palestine Cusd 3 demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Palestine High School, which has a composite score of 6.7/10.
In standardized testing, Palestine Cusd 3 students show an average math proficiency of 36.2% and ELA proficiency of 39.3%.
The district includes 1 elementary school, and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Palestine Cusd 3, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Palestine Cusd 3 with test data.
Schools in Palestine Cusd 3
2 schoolsElementary Schools1
High Schools1
District Details
- State
- Illinois
- City
- Palestine
- Total Enrollment
- 345
- Teachers (FTE)
- 30
- District spending per student
- $14,540NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- Child poverty rate
- 19.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
- District directory year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Palestine Cusd 3?
Palestine Cusd 3 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 Palestine Cusd 3?
The average composite rating for Palestine Cusd 3 is 4.8/10. 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 Palestine Cusd 3?
Palestine Cusd 3's district-level spending was $14,540 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 Palestine Cusd 3?
The average student-teacher ratio in Palestine Cusd 3 is 11.5:1.
What is the top-rated school in Palestine Cusd 3?
Palestine High School is the highest-rated school in Palestine Cusd 3 with a composite score of 6.7/10.
What are the test scores in Palestine Cusd 3?
Across schools in Palestine Cusd 3 with test data, the average math proficiency is 36.2% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 39.3%. 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
- 4.8/10
- Math Proficiency
- 36.2%
- ELA Proficiency
- 39.3%
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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