Tonica Ccsd 79 School District
School District · Tonica, Illinois
Avg Rating
7.5
out of 10
Schools
1
1 elem
Enrollment
123
Student-Teacher Ratio
9.5:1
Avg Rating
7.5
out of 10
Schools
1
1 elem
Enrollment
123
Student-Teacher Ratio
9.5:1
How this district compares
Per-pupil spending
$22,764
+$6,074 vs Illinois median
District size
123 students
Smaller than Illinois median
STAAR proficiency rose +7.8 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Tonica Ccsd 79 schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.
Top-Rated Schools in Tonica Ccsd 79
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (1 of 1). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tonica Grade School | 7.5 / 10 |
See all 1 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Tonica Ccsd 79
Tonica Ccsd 79 is a Tonica, Illinois school district serving 1 schools.The district educates 123 students with a student-teacher ratio of 9.5:1. District-level spending was $22,764 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).
With an average rating of 7.5/10, Tonica Ccsd 79 is among the strongest-performing districts in the state.
The highest-rated school in the district is Tonica Grade School, which has a composite score of 7.5/10.
In standardized testing, Tonica Ccsd 79 students show an average math proficiency of 26.8% and ELA proficiency of 37.6%.
The district includes 1 elementary school.
District Map
Schools in Tonica Ccsd 79, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Tonica Ccsd 79 with test data.
District Details
- State
- Illinois
- City
- Tonica
- Total Enrollment
- 123
- Teachers (FTE)
- 13
- District spending per student
- $22,764NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- Child poverty rate
- 10.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
- District directory year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Tonica Ccsd 79?
Tonica Ccsd 79 has 1 schools in total — 1 elementary. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Tonica Ccsd 79?
The average composite rating for Tonica Ccsd 79 is 7.5/10. 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 Tonica Ccsd 79?
Tonica Ccsd 79's district-level spending was $22,764 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 Tonica Ccsd 79?
The average student-teacher ratio in Tonica Ccsd 79 is 9.5:1.
What is the top-rated school in Tonica Ccsd 79?
Tonica Grade School is the highest-rated school in Tonica Ccsd 79 with a composite score of 7.5/10.
What are the test scores in Tonica Ccsd 79?
Across schools in Tonica Ccsd 79 with test data, the average math proficiency is 26.8% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 37.6%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
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
- 7.5/10
- Math Proficiency
- 26.8%
- ELA Proficiency
- 37.6%
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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