Shawnee Cusd 84 School District
School District · Wolf Lake, Illinois
Avg Rating
4.7
out of 10
Schools
3
1 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Enrollment
292
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.9:1
Avg Rating
4.7
out of 10
Schools
3
1 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Enrollment
292
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.9:1
How this district compares
Illinois rank
#609 of 637
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-1.7
below Illinois avg
Per-pupil spending
$17,947
+$1,257 vs Illinois median
District size
292 students
Smaller than Illinois median
The short answer
Shawnee Cusd 84 ranks #609 of 637 Illinois districts by overall school rating. Shawnee Cusd 84's schools with real test data average 4.7/10 across 3 schools. Its top-rated schools are Shawnee High School (5.8/10), Shawnee JR High School (4.7/10), and Shawnee Elementary School (3.5/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
STAAR proficiency rose +4.3 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Shawnee Cusd 84 schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.
Top-Rated Schools in Shawnee Cusd 84
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 | Shawnee High School | 5.8 / 10 |
| 2 | Shawnee JR High School | 4.7 / 10 |
| 3 | Shawnee Elementary School | 3.5 / 10 |
See all 3 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Shawnee Cusd 84
Shawnee Cusd 84 is a Wolf Lake, Illinois school district serving 3 schools.The district educates 292 students with a student-teacher ratio of 13.9:1. District-level spending was $17,947 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).
With an average rating of 4.7/10, Shawnee Cusd 84 demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Shawnee High School, which has a composite score of 5.8/10.
In standardized testing, Shawnee Cusd 84 students show an average math proficiency of 21.2% and ELA proficiency of 25.9%.
The district includes 1 elementary school, 1 middle school, and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Shawnee Cusd 84, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Shawnee Cusd 84 with test data.
Schools in Shawnee Cusd 84
3 schoolsElementary Schools1
Middle Schools1
High Schools1
District Details
- State
- Illinois
- City
- Wolf Lake
- Total Enrollment
- 292
- Teachers (FTE)
- 21
- District spending per student
- $17,947NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- Child poverty rate
- 25.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
- District directory year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Shawnee Cusd 84?
Shawnee Cusd 84 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 Shawnee Cusd 84?
The average composite rating for Shawnee Cusd 84 is 4.7/10. 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 Shawnee Cusd 84?
Shawnee Cusd 84's district-level spending was $17,947 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 Shawnee Cusd 84?
The average student-teacher ratio in Shawnee Cusd 84 is 13.9:1.
What is the top-rated school in Shawnee Cusd 84?
Shawnee High School is the highest-rated school in Shawnee Cusd 84 with a composite score of 5.8/10.
What are the test scores in Shawnee Cusd 84?
Across schools in Shawnee Cusd 84 with test data, the average math proficiency is 21.2% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 25.9%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Shawnee Cusd 84 compare to other districts in Illinois?
Shawnee Cusd 84 has an average school rating of 4.7/10 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
- 4.7/10
- Math Proficiency
- 21.2%
- ELA Proficiency
- 25.9%
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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