West Carroll Cusd 314 School District
School District · Mount Carroll, Illinois
Avg Rating
5.0
out of 10
Schools
3
1 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Enrollment
869
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.7:1
Avg Rating
5.0
out of 10
Schools
3
1 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Enrollment
869
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.7:1
How this district compares
Illinois rank
#575 of 637
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-1.3
below Illinois avg
Per-pupil spending
$15,158
$1,532 vs Illinois median
District size
869 students
Smaller than Illinois median
The short answer
West Carroll Cusd 314 ranks #575 of 637 Illinois districts by overall school rating. West Carroll Cusd 314's schools with real test data average 5.0/10 across 3 schools. Its top-rated schools are West Carroll Primary (6.1/10), West Carroll Middle School (5.9/10), and West Carroll High School (3.1/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
STAAR proficiency rose +8.5 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among West Carroll Cusd 314 schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.
Top-Rated Schools in West Carroll Cusd 314
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 | West Carroll Primary | 6.1 / 10 |
| 2 | West Carroll Middle School | 5.9 / 10 |
| 3 | West Carroll High School | 3.1 / 10 |
See all 3 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About West Carroll Cusd 314
West Carroll Cusd 314 is a Mount Carroll, Illinois school district serving 3 schools.The district educates 869 students with a student-teacher ratio of 14.7:1. District-level spending was $15,158 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).
With an average rating of 5.0/10, West Carroll Cusd 314 demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is West Carroll Primary, which has a composite score of 6.1/10.
In standardized testing, West Carroll Cusd 314 students show an average math proficiency of 27.1% and ELA proficiency of 33.7%.
The district includes 1 elementary school, 1 middle school, and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in West Carroll Cusd 314, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in West Carroll Cusd 314 with test data.
Schools in West Carroll Cusd 314
3 schoolsElementary Schools1
Middle Schools1
High Schools1
District Details
- State
- Illinois
- City
- Mount Carroll
- Total Enrollment
- 869
- Teachers (FTE)
- 59
- District spending per student
- $15,158NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- Child poverty rate
- 17.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
- District directory year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in West Carroll Cusd 314?
West Carroll Cusd 314 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 West Carroll Cusd 314?
The average composite rating for West Carroll Cusd 314 is 5.0/10. 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 West Carroll Cusd 314?
West Carroll Cusd 314's district-level spending was $15,158 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 West Carroll Cusd 314?
The average student-teacher ratio in West Carroll Cusd 314 is 14.7:1.
What is the top-rated school in West Carroll Cusd 314?
West Carroll Primary is the highest-rated school in West Carroll Cusd 314 with a composite score of 6.1/10.
What are the test scores in West Carroll Cusd 314?
Across schools in West Carroll Cusd 314 with test data, the average math proficiency is 27.1% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 33.7%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does West Carroll Cusd 314 compare to other districts in Illinois?
West Carroll Cusd 314 has an average school rating of 5.0/10 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
- 5.0/10
- Math Proficiency
- 27.1%
- ELA Proficiency
- 33.7%
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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