Top Rankings
Monroe School District 70 ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 10%)
For the 2025-26 school year, there is 1 public school serving 292 students in Monroe School District 70. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in Illinois.
Public School in Monroe School District 70 have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 30% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 15% 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
1 School
4,394 Schools
# Students
292 Students
1,845,459 Students
# Teachers
20 Teachers
136,638 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Monroe School District 70, which is ranked within the top 20% of all 864 school districts in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
Overall District Rank
#121 out of 865 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
27%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
50%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.27
0.69
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
2%
6%
% Hispanic
6%
28%
% Black
2%
17%
% White
85%
45%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $14,291 in this school district is less than the state median of $22,423. The school district revenue/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $19,860 is less than the state median of $21,662. The school district spending/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$4 MM
$41,381 MM
Spending
$6 MM
$39,976 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,291
$22,423
Spending / Student
$19,860
$21,662
Best Monroe School District 70 Public Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Monroe Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
5137 W Cisna Rd
Peoria, IL 61607
(309) 697-3120
Peoria, IL 61607
(309) 697-3120
Gr: PK-8 | 292 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Monroe School District 70?
Monroe School District 70 manages 1 public schools serving 292 students.
What is the rank of Monroe School District 70?
Monroe School District 70 is ranked #123 out of 864 school districts in Illinois (top 20%) 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: Highest overall rank (Top 20%), Highest math proficiency (Top 20%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%) and Highest science proficiency (Top 10%)
What is the racial composition of students in Monroe School District 70?
85% of Monroe School District 70 students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Monroe School District 70?
Monroe School District 70 has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What is Monroe School District 70's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $19,860 is less than the state median of $21,662. The school district spending/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
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