West Prairie Cusd 103 School District
School District · Colchester, Illinois
Avg Rating
6.4
out of 10
Schools
4
2 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Enrollment
590
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.8:1
Avg Rating
6.4
out of 10
Schools
4
2 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Enrollment
590
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.8:1
Evaluating West Prairie Cusd 103?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge West Prairie Cusd 103 as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
Shortlist starter
Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
West Prairie South Elementary Sch
Colchester · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
West Prairie Senior High School
Colchester · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
West Prairie North Elementary Sch
Good Hope · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Illinois rank
#285 of 637
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+0.1
above Illinois avg
Per-pupil spending
$21,021
+$4,331 vs Illinois median
District size
590 students
Smaller than Illinois median
The short answer
West Prairie Cusd 103 ranks #285 of 637 Illinois districts by overall school rating. West Prairie Cusd 103's schools with real test data average 6.4/10 across 4 schools. Its top-rated schools are West Prairie South Elementary Sch (8.3/10), West Prairie Senior High School (7.3/10), and West Prairie North Elementary Sch (5.8/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Top-Rated Schools in West Prairie Cusd 103
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (4 of 4). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | West Prairie South Elementary Sch | 8.3 / 10 |
| 2 | West Prairie Senior High School | 7.3 / 10 |
| 3 | West Prairie North Elementary Sch | 5.8 / 10 |
| 4 | West Prairie Junior High School | 4.1 / 10 |
See all 4 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About West Prairie Cusd 103
West Prairie Cusd 103 is a Colchester, Illinois school district serving 4 schools.The district educates 590 students with a student-teacher ratio of 11.8:1. District-level spending was $21,021 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).
With an average rating of 6.4/10, West Prairie Cusd 103 demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is West Prairie South Elementary Sch, which has a composite score of 8.3/10.
In standardized testing, West Prairie Cusd 103 students show an average math proficiency of 40.5% and ELA proficiency of 47.2%.
The district includes 2 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in West Prairie Cusd 103, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in West Prairie Cusd 103 with test data.
Schools in West Prairie Cusd 103
4 schoolsElementary Schools2
Middle Schools1
High Schools1
District Details
- State
- Illinois
- City
- Colchester
- Total Enrollment
- 590
- Teachers (FTE)
- 50
- District spending per student
- $21,021NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- Child poverty rate
- 19.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
- District directory year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in West Prairie Cusd 103?
West Prairie Cusd 103 has 4 schools in total — 2 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 Prairie Cusd 103?
The average composite rating for West Prairie Cusd 103 is 6.4/10. 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 Prairie Cusd 103?
West Prairie Cusd 103's district-level spending was $21,021 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 Prairie Cusd 103?
The average student-teacher ratio in West Prairie Cusd 103 is 11.8:1.
What is the top-rated school in West Prairie Cusd 103?
West Prairie South Elementary Sch is the highest-rated school in West Prairie Cusd 103 with a composite score of 8.3/10.
What are the test scores in West Prairie Cusd 103?
Across schools in West Prairie Cusd 103 with test data, the average math proficiency is 40.5% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 47.2%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does West Prairie Cusd 103 compare to other districts in Illinois?
West Prairie Cusd 103 has an average school rating of 6.4/10 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
- 6.4/10
- Math Proficiency
- 40.5%
- ELA Proficiency
- 47.2%
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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