For the 2025-26 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 900 students in Tuscola Community Unit School District 301. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Illinois.
Public Schools in Tuscola Community Unit School District 301 have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 30% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 9% 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
3 Schools
4,394 Schools
# Students
900 Students
1,845,459 Students
# Teachers
75 Teachers
136,638 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Tuscola Community Unit School District 301, which is ranked within the top 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 87% has decreased from 95% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#420 out of 865 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20%
27%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
50%
Graduation Rate
87%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.18
0.69
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
6%
% Hispanic
5%
28%
% Black
1%
17%
% White
91%
45%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $18,761 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 $16,870 is less than the state median of $21,662. The school district spending/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$17 MM
$41,381 MM
Spending
$15 MM
$39,976 MM
Revenue / Student
$18,761
$22,423
Spending / Student
$16,870
$21,662
Best Tuscola Community Unit School District 301 Public Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
North Ward Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1201 N Prairie St
Tuscola, IL 61953
(217) 253-2712
Tuscola, IL 61953
(217) 253-2712
Gr: PK-4 | 326 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #22.
East Prairie Middle School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
409 S Prairie St
Tuscola, IL 61953
(217) 253-2828
Tuscola, IL 61953
(217) 253-2828
Gr: 5-8 | 278 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #33.
Tuscola High School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
500 S Prairie St
Tuscola, IL 61953
(217) 253-2377
Tuscola, IL 61953
(217) 253-2377
Gr: 9-12 | 296 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Tuscola Community Unit School District 301?
Tuscola Community Unit School District 301 manages 3 public schools serving 900 students.
What is the rank of Tuscola Community Unit School District 301?
Tuscola Community Unit School District 301 is ranked #415 out of 864 school districts in Illinois (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Tuscola Community Unit School District 301?
91% of Tuscola Community Unit School District 301 students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Tuscola Community Unit School District 301?
Tuscola Community Unit School District 301 has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What is Tuscola Community Unit School District 301's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $16,870 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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