Paris Cusd 4 School District
School District · Paris, Illinois
Avg Rating
5.9
out of 10
Schools
3
1 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Enrollment
605
Student-Teacher Ratio
20.2:1
Avg Rating
5.9
out of 10
Schools
3
1 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Enrollment
605
Student-Teacher Ratio
20.2:1
How this district compares
Illinois rank
#435 of 637
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-0.4
below Illinois avg
Per-pupil spending
$9,196
$7,494 vs Illinois median
District size
605 students
Smaller than Illinois median
The short answer
Paris Cusd 4 ranks #435 of 637 Illinois districts by overall school rating. Paris Cusd 4's schools with real test data average 5.9/10 across 3 schools. Its top-rated schools are Crestwood Elem School (7.0/10), Crestwood JR High School (6.6/10), and Paris Cooperative High School 4 (4.2/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
STAAR proficiency rose +2.3 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Paris Cusd 4 schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.
Top-Rated Schools in Paris Cusd 4
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (3 of 3). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Crestwood Elem School | 7.0 / 10 |
| 2 | Crestwood JR High School | 6.6 / 10 |
| 3 | Paris Cooperative High School 4 | 4.2 / 10 |
See all 3 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Paris Cusd 4
Paris Cusd 4 is a Paris, Illinois school district serving 3 schools.The district educates 605 students with a student-teacher ratio of 20.2:1. District-level spending was $9,196 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).
With an average rating of 5.9/10, Paris Cusd 4 demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Crestwood Elem School, which has a composite score of 7.0/10.
In standardized testing, Paris Cusd 4 students show an average math proficiency of 41.8% and ELA proficiency of 52.1%.
The district includes 1 elementary school, 1 middle school, and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Paris Cusd 4, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Paris Cusd 4 with test data.
Schools in Paris Cusd 4
3 schoolsElementary Schools1
Middle Schools1
High Schools1
District Details
- State
- Illinois
- City
- Paris
- Total Enrollment
- 605
- Teachers (FTE)
- 30
- District spending per student
- $9,196NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- Child poverty rate
- 10.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
- District directory year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Paris Cusd 4?
Paris Cusd 4 has 3 schools in total — 1 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 Paris Cusd 4?
The average composite rating for Paris Cusd 4 is 5.9/10. 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 Paris Cusd 4?
Paris Cusd 4's district-level spending was $9,196 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 Paris Cusd 4?
The average student-teacher ratio in Paris Cusd 4 is 20.2:1.
What is the top-rated school in Paris Cusd 4?
Crestwood Elem School is the highest-rated school in Paris Cusd 4 with a composite score of 7.0/10.
What are the test scores in Paris Cusd 4?
Across schools in Paris Cusd 4 with test data, the average math proficiency is 41.8% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 52.1%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Paris Cusd 4 compare to other districts in Illinois?
Paris Cusd 4 has an average school rating of 5.9/10 across 3 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
- 5.9/10
- Math Proficiency
- 41.8%
- ELA Proficiency
- 52.1%
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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