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Delavan CUSD 703 School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 375 students in Delavan CUSD 703 School District. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
Public Schools in Delavan CUSD 703 School District have an average math proficiency score of 19% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 15% (versus the 30% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Black and 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
375 Students
1,842,872 Students
# Teachers
36 Teachers
137,935 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
10:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Delavan CUSD 703 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 70% has decreased from 90% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#646 out of 865 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
19%
27%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
50%
Graduation Rate
70%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.08
0.69
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
6%
% Hispanic
1%
29%
% Black
1%
16%
% White
96%
45%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $22,792 is higher than the state median of $22,455. The school district revenue/student has grown by 32% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $22,811 is higher than the state median of $21,692. The school district spending/student has grown by 41% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$9 MM
$41,381 MM
Spending
$9 MM
$39,976 MM
Revenue / Student
$22,792
$22,455
Spending / Student
$22,811
$21,692
Best Delavan CUSD 703 School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Delavan Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
907 Locust St
Delavan, IL 61734
(309) 244-9872
Delavan, IL 61734
(309) 244-9872
Gr: PK-6 | 191 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #22.
Delavan High School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
907 Locust St
Delavan, IL 61734
(309) 244-8285
Delavan, IL 61734
(309) 244-8285
Gr: 9-12 | 129 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #33.
Delavan Jr High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
907 Locust St
Delavan, IL 61734
(309) 244-8285
Delavan, IL 61734
(309) 244-8285
Gr: 7-8 | 55 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Delavan CUSD 703 School District?
Delavan CUSD 703 School District manages 3 public schools serving 375 students.
What is the rank of Delavan CUSD 703 School District?
Delavan CUSD 703 School District is ranked #659 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: Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Delavan CUSD 703 School District?
96% of Delavan CUSD 703 School District students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Delavan CUSD 703 School District?
Delavan CUSD 703 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 10:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What is Delavan CUSD 703 School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $22,811 is higher than the state median of $21,692. The school district spending/student has grown by 41% over four school years.
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