Top Rankings
Beardstown CUSD 15 School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 1,531 students in Beardstown CUSD 15 School District. This district's average testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
Public Schools in Beardstown CUSD 15 School District have an average math proficiency score of 5% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 6% (versus the 30% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Illinois public school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (IL)
# Schools
2 Schools
4,394 Schools
# Students
1,531 Students
1,842,872 Students
# Teachers
91 Teachers
137,935 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Beardstown CUSD 15 School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 861 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 82% has increased from 80-84% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#849 out of 865 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
5%
27%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
6%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
50%
Graduation Rate
82%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.69
0.69
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
6%
% Hispanic
47%
29%
% Black
16%
16%
% White
24%
45%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
12%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $15,391 in this school district is less than the state median of $22,455. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,515 is less than the state median of $21,692. The school district spending/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$24 MM
$41,381 MM
Spending
$21 MM
$39,976 MM
Revenue / Student
$15,391
$22,455
Spending / Student
$13,515
$21,692
Best Beardstown CUSD 15 School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Gard Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
400 E 15th St
Beardstown, IL 62618
(217) 323-1364
Beardstown, IL 62618
(217) 323-1364
Gr: PK-4 | 711 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #22.
Beardstown Jr/sr High School
(Math: 4% | Reading: 7%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
500 E 15th St
Beardstown, IL 62618
(217) 323-3665
Beardstown, IL 62618
(217) 323-3665
Gr: 5-12 | 820 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Beardstown CUSD 15 School District?
Beardstown CUSD 15 School District manages 2 public schools serving 1,531 students.
What is the rank of Beardstown CUSD 15 School District?
Beardstown CUSD 15 School District is ranked #855 out of 861 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: Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Beardstown CUSD 15 School District?
47% of Beardstown CUSD 15 School District students are Hispanic, 24% of students are White, 16% of students are Black, 12% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Beardstown CUSD 15 School District?
Beardstown CUSD 15 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 17:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What is Beardstown CUSD 15 School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,515 is less than the state median of $21,692. The school district spending/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
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