For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,269 students in Farmington Central CUSD 265 School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Illinois.
Public Schools in Farmington Central CUSD 265 School District have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 30% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 8% 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
1,269 Students
1,842,872 Students
# Teachers
88 Teachers
137,935 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Farmington Central CUSD 265 School District, which is ranked within the top 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 72% has decreased from 90-94% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#355 out of 865 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
27%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
50%
Graduation Rate
72%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.16
0.69
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
6%
% Hispanic
3%
29%
% Black
1%
16%
% White
92%
45%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $16,697 in this school district is less than the state median of $22,455. The school district revenue/student has grown by 13% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $16,150 is less than the state median of $21,692. The school district spending/student has declined by 7% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$21 MM
$41,381 MM
Spending
$21 MM
$39,976 MM
Revenue / Student
$16,697
$22,455
Spending / Student
$16,150
$21,692
Best Farmington Central CUSD 265 School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Farmington Central Jr High School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
300 N Lightfoot Rd
Farmington, IL 61531
(309) 245-1000
Farmington, IL 61531
(309) 245-1000
Gr: 6-8 | 253 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #22.
Farmington Central Elementary School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
108 N Lightfoot Rd
Farmington, IL 61531
(309) 245-1000
Farmington, IL 61531
(309) 245-1000
Gr: PK-5 | 633 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #33.
Farmington Central High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
310 N Lightfoot Rd
Farmington, IL 61531
(309) 245-1000
Farmington, IL 61531
(309) 245-1000
Gr: 9-12 | 383 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Farmington Central CUSD 265 School District?
Farmington Central CUSD 265 School District manages 3 public schools serving 1,269 students.
What is the rank of Farmington Central CUSD 265 School District?
Farmington Central CUSD 265 School District is ranked #360 out of 861 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 Farmington Central CUSD 265 School District?
92% of Farmington Central CUSD 265 School District students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Farmington Central CUSD 265 School District?
Farmington Central CUSD 265 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is equal to the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What is Farmington Central CUSD 265 School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $16,150 is less than the state median of $21,692. The school district spending/student has declined by 7% over four school years.
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