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West Central Cusd 235 School District

School District · Biggsville, Illinois

Students: 760
Teachers (FTE): 61
Estimated Scores: 25%

Avg Rating

5.5

out of 10

Schools

4

1 elem, 1 mid, 1 high

Enrollment

760

Student-Teacher Ratio

12.5:1

How this district compares

Illinois rank

#506 of 637

districts by avg. composite

Vs. state average

-0.9

below Illinois avg

Per-pupil spending

$16,113

$577 vs Illinois median

District size

760 students

Smaller than Illinois median

The short answer

West Central Cusd 235 ranks #506 of 637 Illinois districts by overall school rating. West Central Cusd 235's schools with real test data average 5.5/10 across 3 schools. Its top-rated schools are West Central Elementary School (6.9/10), West Central Middle School (5.8/10), and West Central High School (3.8/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.

Most improved · 2022 → 2024
West Central Elementary School

STAAR proficiency rose +5.6 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among West Central Cusd 235 schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.

Top-Rated Schools in West Central Cusd 235

Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (3 of 4). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.

#SchoolRating
1West Central Elementary School6.9 / 10
2West Central Middle School5.8 / 10
3West Central High School3.8 / 10

See all 4 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.

About West Central Cusd 235

West Central Cusd 235 is a Biggsville, Illinois school district serving 4 schools.The district educates 760 students with a student-teacher ratio of 12.5:1. District-level spending was $16,113 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).

With an average rating of 5.5/10, West Central Cusd 235 demonstrates solid academic performance.

The highest-rated school in the district is West Central Elementary School, which has a composite score of 6.9/10.

In standardized testing, West Central Cusd 235 students show an average math proficiency of 23.1% and ELA proficiency of 28.6%.

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

District Map

Schools in West Central Cusd 235, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.

District Average Test Scores

Math Proficiency23.1%
School
State
Not reported
ELA Proficiency28.6%
School
State
Not reported

Average proficiency across all schools in West Central Cusd 235 with test data.

Schools in West Central Cusd 235

4 schools

District Details

State
Illinois
City
Biggsville
Total Enrollment
760
Teachers (FTE)
61
District spending per student
$16,113NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
Child poverty rate
14.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
District directory year
2023

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in West Central Cusd 235?

West Central Cusd 235 has 4 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 Central Cusd 235?

The average composite rating for West Central Cusd 235 is 5.5/10. 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 West Central Cusd 235?

West Central Cusd 235's district-level spending was $16,113 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 Central Cusd 235?

The average student-teacher ratio in West Central Cusd 235 is 12.5:1.

What is the top-rated school in West Central Cusd 235?

West Central Elementary School is the highest-rated school in West Central Cusd 235 with a composite score of 6.9/10.

What are the test scores in West Central Cusd 235?

Across schools in West Central Cusd 235 with test data, the average math proficiency is 23.1% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 28.6%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.

How does West Central Cusd 235 compare to other districts in Illinois?

West Central Cusd 235 has an average school rating of 5.5/10 across 4 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
5.5/10
Math Proficiency
23.1%
ELA Proficiency
28.6%

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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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