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#2199 of 3,813 schools in IL
Unity West
Elementary School · Tolono Cusd 7 · Tolono, IL
A Tolono Cusd 7 elementary school where students score 7 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1035 County Road 600 N, Tolono, IL 61880
- Math 36% proficient (2021)
- Reading 20% proficient (2022)
- 11.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Unity West score 28% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 35%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IL average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 17 points since 2019, to 20% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 52% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 49% (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 scoreFree/reduced lunch
31%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Unity West 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 8Car-Dependent
- Bike 25Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Average377/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Tolono), 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
$89,139
Median home value
$227,300
Median rent
$881/mo
College educated
27.8%
Homeownership
76.2%
Poverty rate
3.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 61880; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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Nearby same-level schools
1 in Tolono CUSD 7
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unity EastEnrollment path unverified | 7.9 | PK–5 | Not available | 241 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Tolono Cusd 7
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #3 of 4
- District spending per student
- $14,731NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 4.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Unity West is listed in Tolono CUSD 7; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Unity West
Unity West is a public elementary school in Tolono, IL, part of Tolono Cusd 7, serving approximately 387 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 11.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.9 out of 10 and ranks #2,199 of 3,813 schools in IL. State assessment records show 52% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 49% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Unity West
What grades does Unity West serve?
Unity West serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Unity West?
Unity West has an enrollment of approximately 387 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Unity West?
The student-teacher ratio at Unity West is 11.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Unity West rank in IL?
Unity West ranks #2,199 of 3,813 schools in IL.
What is Unity West's MySchoolScout rating?
Unity West has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.9 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 Unity West?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Unity West has 52% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 49% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Unity West a charter school?
No, Unity West is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Unity West a Title I school?
No, Unity West is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Unity West?
31.0% of students at Unity West 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
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 387
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 35
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Champaign County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 20.4%
- Phone
- (217) 485-3918
- Area population (ZIP 61880)
- 4,558
- Area median age
- 37.2
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 61880; 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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