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#1473 of 3,813 schools in IL
Top 39% in state
Mount Pulaski High School
High School · Mt Pulaski Cusd 23 · Mount Pulaski, IL
A Mt Pulaski Cusd 23 high school where students score 11 points below what's typical for similar communities.
206 S Spring St, Mount Pulaski, IL 62548
- Math 25% proficient (2021)
- Reading 15% proficient (2022)
- 5/5 advanced STEM subjects
Academics
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Students at Mount Pulaski High School score 20% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 31%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IL average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 15 points since 2019, to 15% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 39% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 46% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 26 test records from IL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
39.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Mount Pulaski High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 29Car-Dependent
- Bike 33Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Low133/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Mount Pulaski), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$71,371
Median home value
$121,700
Median rent
$771/mo
College educated
19.7%
Homeownership
86.3%
Poverty rate
7.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 62548; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
0 from verified nearby records
No verified same-level alternatives
The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.
Mt Pulaski Cusd 23
- Schools in district
- 2
- Rank in district
- #1 of 2
- District spending per student
- $13,859NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 6.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
Mount Pulaski High School is listed in Mt Pulaski CUSD 23; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Mount Pulaski High School
Mount Pulaski High School is a public high school in Mount Pulaski, IL, part of Mt Pulaski Cusd 23, serving approximately 171 students in grades 9th-12th with a 9.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 out of 10 and ranks #1,473 of 3,813 schools in IL. State assessment records show 39% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 46% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Mount Pulaski High School
What grades does Mount Pulaski High School serve?
Mount Pulaski High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Mount Pulaski High School?
Mount Pulaski High School has an enrollment of approximately 171 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mount Pulaski High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Mount Pulaski High School is 9.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Mount Pulaski High School rank in IL?
Mount Pulaski High School ranks #1,473 of 3,813 schools in IL.
What is Mount Pulaski High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Mount Pulaski High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Mount Pulaski High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Mount Pulaski High School has 39% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 46% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Mount Pulaski High School a charter school?
No, Mount Pulaski High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Mount Pulaski High School a Title I school?
No, Mount Pulaski High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Mount Pulaski High School?
39.8% of students at Mount Pulaski High School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 171
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 9.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 18
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Logan County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 25.7%
- Phone
- (217) 792-3209
- Area population (ZIP 62548)
- 2,116
- Area average commute
- 23.9 min
- Area median age
- 47.9
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2021 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 62548; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2021, multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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