St Charles Cusd 303 School District
School District · Saint Charles, Illinois
Avg Rating
7.7
out of 10
Schools
15
11 elem, 2 mid, 2 high
Enrollment
11,699
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.2:1
Avg Rating
7.7
out of 10
Schools
15
11 elem, 2 mid, 2 high
Enrollment
11,699
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.2:1
How this district compares
Illinois rank
#84 of 637
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+1.3
above Illinois avg
Per-pupil spending
$21,044
+$4,354 vs Illinois median
District size
11,699 students
Much larger than Illinois median
The short answer
St Charles Cusd 303 ranks #84 of 637 Illinois districts by overall school rating. St Charles Cusd 303's schools with real test data average 7.6/10 across 14 schools. Its top-rated schools are Wredling Middle School (9.3/10), Thompson Middle School (8.9/10), and Ferson Creek School (8.7/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Rates 9.3/10 despite 17% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 1.5 points higher than its student-poverty level predicts. Roughly as clean a case of strong results without an affluent-ZIP price tag as you'll find among St Charles Cusd 303 schools.
STAAR proficiency rose +20.0 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among St Charles Cusd 303 schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.
Top-Rated Schools in St Charles Cusd 303
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (14 of 15). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wredling Middle School | 9.3 / 10 |
| 2 | Thompson Middle School | 8.9 / 10 |
| 3 | Ferson Creek School | 8.7 / 10 |
| 4 | Wasco Elem School | 8.6 / 10 |
| 5 | Bell-Graham Elementary School | 8.0 / 10 |
| 6 | Lincoln Elem School | 7.9 / 10 |
| 7 | Munhall Elem School | 7.5 / 10 |
| 8 | Corron Elementary School | 7.5 / 10 |
| 9 | St Charles North High School | 7.4 / 10 |
| 10 | Wild Rose Elem School | 6.9 / 10 |
See all 15 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About St Charles Cusd 303
St Charles Cusd 303 is a Saint Charles, Illinois school district serving 15 schools.The district educates 11,699 students with a student-teacher ratio of 13.2:1. District-level spending was $21,044 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).
With an average rating of 7.7/10, St Charles Cusd 303 is among the strongest-performing districts in the state.
The highest-rated school in the district is Wredling Middle School, which has a composite score of 9.3/10.
In standardized testing, St Charles Cusd 303 students show an average math proficiency of 63.1% and ELA proficiency of 65.0%.
The district includes 11 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and 2 high schools.
District Map
Schools in St Charles Cusd 303, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in St Charles Cusd 303 with test data.
Schools in St Charles Cusd 303
15 schoolsElementary Schools11
Middle Schools2
District Details
- State
- Illinois
- City
- Saint Charles
- Total Enrollment
- 11,699
- Teachers (FTE)
- 889
- District spending per student
- $21,044NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- Child poverty rate
- 3.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
- District directory year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in St Charles Cusd 303?
St Charles Cusd 303 has 15 schools in total — 11 elementary, 2 middle, and 2 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for St Charles Cusd 303?
The average composite rating for St Charles Cusd 303 is 7.7/10. 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 St Charles Cusd 303?
St Charles Cusd 303's district-level spending was $21,044 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 St Charles Cusd 303?
The average student-teacher ratio in St Charles Cusd 303 is 13.2:1.
What is the top-rated school in St Charles Cusd 303?
Wredling Middle School is the highest-rated school in St Charles Cusd 303 with a composite score of 9.3/10.
What are the test scores in St Charles Cusd 303?
Across schools in St Charles Cusd 303 with test data, the average math proficiency is 63.1% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 65.0%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does St Charles Cusd 303 compare to other districts in Illinois?
St Charles Cusd 303 has an average school rating of 7.7/10 across 15 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
- 7.7/10
- Math Proficiency
- 63.1%
- ELA Proficiency
- 65.0%
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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