Top Rankings
Unity Point CCSD 140 School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public school serving 620 students in Unity Point CCSD 140 School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in Illinois.
Public School in Unity Point CCSD 140 School District have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 30% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), 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
620 Students
1,842,872 Students
# Teachers
52 Teachers
137,935 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Unity Point CCSD 140 School District, which is ranked within the top 30% of all 861 school districts in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
Overall District Rank
#193 out of 865 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
27%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
50%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.65
0.69
% American Indian
1%
n/a
% Asian
6%
6%
% Hispanic
15%
29%
% Black
14%
16%
% White
55%
45%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
9%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $14,024 in this school district is less than the state median of $22,455. The school district revenue/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,676 is less than the state median of $21,692. The school district spending/student has declined by 11% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$9 MM
$41,381 MM
Spending
$8 MM
$39,976 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,024
$22,455
Spending / Student
$12,676
$21,692
Best Unity Point CCSD 140 School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Unity Point Elementary School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4033 S Illinois Ave
Carbondale, IL 62903
(618) 529-4151
Carbondale, IL 62903
(618) 529-4151
Gr: PK-8 | 620 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Unity Point CCSD 140 School District?
Unity Point CCSD 140 School District manages 1 public schools serving 620 students.
What is the rank of Unity Point CCSD 140 School District?
Unity Point CCSD 140 School District is ranked #195 out of 861 school districts in Illinois (top 30%) 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 reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%) and Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Unity Point CCSD 140 School District?
55% of Unity Point CCSD 140 School District students are White, 15% of students are Hispanic, 14% of students are Black, 9% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Unity Point CCSD 140 School District?
Unity Point CCSD 140 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What is Unity Point CCSD 140 School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,676 is less than the state median of $21,692. The school district spending/student has declined by 11% over four school years.
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