Western Cusd 12 School District
School District · Barry, Illinois
Avg Rating
7.1
out of 10
Schools
3
1 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$15,669
Student-Teacher Ratio
10.6:1
Avg Rating
7.1
out of 10
Schools
3
1 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$15,669
Student-Teacher Ratio
10.6:1
Evaluating Western Cusd 12?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Western Cusd 12 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.
Western JR High School
Kinderhook · Middle. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Western High School
Barry · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Western Barry Elem
Barry · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Illinois rank
#171 of 637
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+0.8
above Illinois avg
Per-pupil spending
$15,669
$1,021 vs Illinois median
District size
532 students
Smaller than Illinois median
The short answer
Western Cusd 12 ranks #171 of 637 Illinois districts by overall school rating. Western Cusd 12's schools with real test data average 7.1/10 across 3 schools. Its top-rated schools are Western JR High School (7.3/10), Western High School (7.0/10), and Western Barry Elem (6.9/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Top-Rated Schools in Western Cusd 12
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 | Western JR High School | 7.3 / 10 |
| 2 | Western High School | 7.0 / 10 |
| 3 | Western Barry Elem | 6.9 / 10 |
See all 3 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Western Cusd 12
Western Cusd 12 is a Barry, Illinois school district serving 3 schools. The district educates 532 students with a student-teacher ratio of 10.6:1. The district invests $15,669 per student annually.
With an average rating of 7.1/10, Western Cusd 12 is among the strongest-performing districts in the state.
The highest-rated school in the district is Western JR High School, which has a composite score of 7.3/10.
In standardized testing, Western Cusd 12 students show an average math proficiency of 33.8% and ELA proficiency of 37.5%.
The district includes 1 elementary school , 1 middle school , and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Western Cusd 12, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Western Cusd 12 with test data.
Schools in Western Cusd 12
3 schools Elementary Schools 1
Middle Schools 1
High Schools 1
District Details
- State
- Illinois
- City
- Barry
- Total Enrollment
- 532
- Teachers (FTE)
- 50
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.2%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Western Cusd 12?
Western Cusd 12 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 Western Cusd 12?
The average composite rating for Western Cusd 12 is 7.1/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Western Cusd 12?
Western Cusd 12 spends $15,669 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Western Cusd 12?
The average student-teacher ratio in Western Cusd 12 is 10.6:1.
What is the top-rated school in Western Cusd 12?
Western JR High School is the highest-rated school in Western Cusd 12 with a composite score of 7.3/10.
What are the test scores in Western Cusd 12?
Across schools in Western Cusd 12 with test data, the average math proficiency is 33.8% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 37.5%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Western Cusd 12 compare to other districts in Illinois?
Western Cusd 12 has an average school rating of 7.1/10 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
- 7.1/10
- Math Proficiency
- 33.8%
- ELA Proficiency
- 37.5%
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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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