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Alwood Community Unit School District 225 ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 381 students in Alwood Community Unit School District 225. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
Public Schools in Alwood Community Unit School District 225 have an average math proficiency score of 17% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 28% (versus the 30% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (IL)
# Schools
2 Schools
4,394 Schools
# Students
381 Students
1,845,459 Students
# Teachers
38 Teachers
136,638 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
10:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Alwood Community Unit School District 225, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 864 school districts in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90% has increased from 80-89% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#539 out of 865 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
17%
27%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
50%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥90%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.13
0.69
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
6%
% Hispanic
1%
28%
% Black
n/a
17%
% White
94%
45%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $21,919 in this school district is less than the state median of $22,423. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $20,722 is less than the state median of $21,662. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$8 MM
$41,381 MM
Spending
$8 MM
$39,976 MM
Revenue / Student
$21,919
$22,423
Spending / Student
$20,722
$21,662
Best Alwood Community Unit School District 225 Public Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Alwood Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
101 E A St
Alpha, IL 61413
(309) 629-5011
Alpha, IL 61413
(309) 629-5011
Gr: PK-5 | 184 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #22.
Alwood Middle/high School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
301 E 5th Ave
Woodhull, IL 61490
(309) 334-2102
Woodhull, IL 61490
(309) 334-2102
Gr: 6-12 | 197 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Alwood Community Unit School District 225?
Alwood Community Unit School District 225 manages 2 public schools serving 381 students.
What is the rank of Alwood Community Unit School District 225?
Alwood Community Unit School District 225 is ranked #541 out of 864 school districts in Illinois (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Illinois school districts for: Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Alwood Community Unit School District 225?
94% of Alwood Community Unit School District 225 students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Alwood Community Unit School District 225?
Alwood Community Unit School District 225 has a student/teacher ratio of 10:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What is Alwood Community Unit School District 225's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $20,722 is less than the state median of $21,662. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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