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#1273 of 3,813 schools in IL

Top 33% in state

United High School

High School · United Cusd 304 · Monmouth, IL

An United Cusd 304 high school where students score 6 points below what's typical for similar communities.

1905 100th St, Monmouth, IL 61462

  • Math 22% proficient (2021)
  • Reading 25% proficient (2022)
  • 12.9:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress8.9Excellent25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-2.8 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics5.9Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency22% (2021 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency24.5% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency23% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)29% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-5.8 pts
Adjusted Percentile43th
College Readiness6.6Average30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment6.1Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio12.9:1
District spending per student$16,127
Chronic Absenteeism28.1%

Students at United High School score 23% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 29%).

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2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. IL average.

Math Proficiency22%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency25%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 10 points since 2019, to 25% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
45%
ELA
55%
2010
Math
62%
ELA
57%
2011
Math
57%
ELA
62%
2012
Math
55%
ELA
65%
2013
Math
42%
ELA
52%
2014
Math
8%
ELA
42%
2015
Math
22%
ELA
37%
2016
Math
27%
ELA
37%
2017
Math
35%
ELA
55%
2018
Math
35%
ELA
35%
2019
Math
35%
ELA
35%
2020*
Math
22%
ELA
22%
2021*
Math
22%
ELA
22%
2022
ELA
25%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 36% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 43% (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 27 test records from IL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

44.4%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where United 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 3Car-Dependent
  • Bike 27Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High1,738/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Monmouth), 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

$62,190

Median home value

$100,900

Median rent

$657/mo

College educated

21%

Homeownership

76.6%

Poverty rate

14.6%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 61462; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

1 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Monmouth-roseville High SchEnrollment path unverified6.19–123.1 mi516Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

United Cusd 304

Schools in district
4
Rank in district
#1 of 4
District spending per student
$16,127NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
9.7%Census SAIPE · 2024

United High School is listed in United CUSD 304; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About United High School

United High School is a public high school in Monmouth, IL, part of United Cusd 304, serving approximately 270 students in grades 9th-12th with a 12.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 out of 10 and ranks #1,273 of 3,813 schools in IL. State assessment records show 36% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 43% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about United High School

What grades does United High School serve?

United High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend United High School?

United High School has an enrollment of approximately 270 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at United High School?

The student-teacher ratio at United High School is 12.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does United High School rank in IL?

United High School ranks #1,273 of 3,813 schools in IL.

What is United High School's MySchoolScout rating?

United High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 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 United High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, United High School has 36% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 43% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is United High School a charter school?

No, United High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is United High School a Title I school?

No, United High School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for United High School?

44.4% of students at United 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
270
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.9:1
Teachers (FTE)
21
Type
regular
Setting
Fringe Rural
County
Warren County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
28.1%
Area population (ZIP 61462)
10,640
Area average commute
16.9 min
Area median age
37.3
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 61462; this does not measure the attendance area.

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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