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6.5 avg / 10

Southwestern Cusd 9 School District

School District · Brighton, Illinois

Students: 1,162
Teachers (FTE): 90
Estimated Scores: 20%

Avg Rating

6.5

out of 10

Schools

5

2 elem, 2 mid, 1 high

Per-Pupil Spending

$15,053

Student-Teacher Ratio

12.9:1

How this district compares

Illinois rank

#252 of 637

districts by avg. composite

Vs. state average

+0.2

above Illinois avg

Per-pupil spending

$15,053

$1,637 vs Illinois median

District size

1,162 students

Typical than Illinois median

About Southwestern Cusd 9

Southwestern Cusd 9 is a Brighton, Illinois school district serving 5 schools. The district educates 1,162 students with a student-teacher ratio of 12.9:1. The district invests $15,053 per student annually.

With an average rating of 6.5/10, Southwestern Cusd 9 demonstrates solid academic performance.

The highest-rated school in the district is Medora Intermediate School, which has a composite score of 7.7/10.

In standardized testing, Southwestern Cusd 9 students show an average math proficiency of 25.8% and ELA proficiency of 35.8%.

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

District Map

Schools in Southwestern Cusd 9, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.

District Average Test Scores

Math Proficiency 25.8%
School
State
N/A
ELA Proficiency 35.8%
School
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N/A

Average proficiency across all schools in Southwestern Cusd 9 with test data.

District Details

City
Brighton
Total Enrollment
1,162
Teachers (FTE)
90
Child Poverty Rate
0.1%
Data Year
2023

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Southwestern Cusd 9?

Southwestern Cusd 9 has 5 schools in total — 2 elementary, 2 middle, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.

What is the average rating for Southwestern Cusd 9?

The average composite rating for Southwestern Cusd 9 is 6.5/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.

What is the per-pupil spending in Southwestern Cusd 9?

Southwestern Cusd 9 spends $15,053 per student per year.

What is the student-teacher ratio in Southwestern Cusd 9?

The average student-teacher ratio in Southwestern Cusd 9 is 12.9:1.

What is the top-rated school in Southwestern Cusd 9?

Medora Intermediate School is the highest-rated school in Southwestern Cusd 9 with a composite score of 7.7/10.

What are the test scores in Southwestern Cusd 9?

Across schools in Southwestern Cusd 9 with test data, the average math proficiency is 25.8% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 35.8%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.

How does Southwestern Cusd 9 compare to other districts in Illinois?

Southwestern Cusd 9 has an average school rating of 6.5/10 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 are based on a comprehensive methodology that weighs Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.

District Averages

Overall Rating
6.5/10
Math Proficiency
25.8%
ELA Proficiency
35.8%

How We Rate Schools

Every school receives a composite score from 1 to 10 based on four pillars: Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Scores are built from publicly available data including standardized test results, enrollment figures, and school climate indicators.

Read our full methodology

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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