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Serena Cusd 2 School District

School District · Serena, Illinois

Last updated: August 2026

Students: 614

Teachers (FTE): 53

Avg Rating

7.0

out of 10

Schools

2 elem, 1 mid, 1 high

Enrollment

614

Student-Teacher Ratio

11.6:1

Avg Rating

7.0

out of 10

Schools

2 elem, 1 mid, 1 high

Enrollment

614

Student-Teacher Ratio

11.6:1

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How this district compares

Illinois rank

#177 of 637

districts by avg. composite

Vs. state average

+0.8

above Illinois avg

Per-pupil spending

$20,003

+$3,313 vs Illinois median

District size

614 students

Smaller than Illinois median

The short answer

Serena Cusd 2 ranks #177 of 637 Illinois districts by overall school rating. Serena Cusd 2's schools with real test data average 7.0/10 across 4 schools. Its top-rated schools are Serena Middle School (8.3/10), Harding Grade School (7.0/10), and Serena High School (6.5/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.

Top-Rated Schools in Serena Cusd 2

Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (4 of 4). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.

#	School	Rating	Level	Value	Enrollment
1	Serena Middle School	8.3 / 10	Middle	—	191
2	Harding Grade School	7.0 / 10	Elementary	—	126
3	Serena High School	6.5 / 10	High	—	162
4	Sheridan Elem School	6.3 / 10	Elementary	—	135

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About Serena Cusd 2

Serena Cusd 2 is a Serena, Illinois school district serving 4 schools.The district educates 614 students with a student-teacher ratio of 11.6:1. District-level spending was $20,003 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).

With an average rating of 7.0/10, Serena Cusd 2 is among the strongest-performing districts in the state.

The highest-rated school in the district is Serena Middle School, which has a composite score of 8.3/10.

In standardized testing, Serena Cusd 2 students show an average math proficiency of 40.5% and ELA proficiency of 39.3%.

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

District Map

Schools in Serena Cusd 2, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.

District Average Test Scores

Math Proficiency40.5%

School

State

Not reported

ELA Proficiency39.3%

School

State

Not reported

Average proficiency across all schools in Serena Cusd 2 with test data.

Schools in Serena Cusd 2

4 schools

Elementary Schools2

Middle Schools1

High Schools1

District Details

State: Illinois
City: Serena
Total Enrollment: 614
Teachers (FTE): 53
District spending per student: $20,003NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
Child poverty rate: 6.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
District directory year: 2023

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Serena Cusd 2?

Serena Cusd 2 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 Serena Cusd 2?

The average composite rating for Serena Cusd 2 is 7.0/10. 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 Serena Cusd 2?

Serena Cusd 2's district-level spending was $20,003 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 Serena Cusd 2?

The average student-teacher ratio in Serena Cusd 2 is 11.6:1.

What is the top-rated school in Serena Cusd 2?

Serena Middle School is the highest-rated school in Serena Cusd 2 with a composite score of 8.3/10.

What are the test scores in Serena Cusd 2?

Across schools in Serena Cusd 2 with test data, the average math proficiency is 40.5% 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 Serena Cusd 2 compare to other districts in Illinois?

Serena Cusd 2 has an average school rating of 7.0/10 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: 7.0/10
Math Proficiency: 40.5%
ELA Proficiency: 39.3%

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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.