Top Rankings
El Paso-Gridley CUSD 11 School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,135 students in El Paso-Gridley CUSD 11 School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in Illinois.
Public Schools in El Paso-Gridley CUSD 11 School District have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 30% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 11% 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
4 Schools
4,394 Schools
# Students
1,135 Students
1,842,872 Students
# Teachers
88 Teachers
137,935 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
El Paso-Gridley CUSD 11 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.
The school district's graduation rate of 92% has increased from 90-94% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#258 out of 865 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
27%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
72%
50%
Graduation Rate
92%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.20
0.69
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
6%
% Hispanic
5%
29%
% Black
2%
16%
% White
89%
45%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $14,064 in this school district is less than the state median of $22,455. The school district revenue/student has declined by 15% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,970 is less than the state median of $21,692. The school district spending/student has declined by 17% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$16 MM
$41,381 MM
Spending
$15 MM
$39,976 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,064
$22,455
Spending / Student
$12,970
$21,692
Best El Paso-Gridley CUSD 11 School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Jefferson Park School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 60-69% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
250 W 3rd St
El Paso, IL 61738
(309) 527-4405
El Paso, IL 61738
(309) 527-4405
Gr: PK-2 | 261 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #22.
Epg Middle School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
403 Mclean St
Gridley, IL 61744
(309) 747-2156
Gridley, IL 61744
(309) 747-2156
Gr: 5-8 | 345 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #33.
Centennial School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
135 W 5th St
El Paso, IL 61738
(309) 527-4435
El Paso, IL 61738
(309) 527-4435
Gr: 3-4 | 165 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #44.
El Paso-gridley High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
600 N Elm St
El Paso, IL 61738
(309) 527-4415
El Paso, IL 61738
(309) 527-4415
Gr: 9-12 | 364 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to El Paso-Gridley CUSD 11 School District?
El Paso-Gridley CUSD 11 School District manages 4 public schools serving 1,135 students.
What is the rank of El Paso-Gridley CUSD 11 School District?
El Paso-Gridley CUSD 11 School District is ranked #249 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 science proficiency (Top 20%) and Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in El Paso-Gridley CUSD 11 School District?
89% of El Paso-Gridley CUSD 11 School District students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of El Paso-Gridley CUSD 11 School District?
El Paso-Gridley CUSD 11 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What is El Paso-Gridley CUSD 11 School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,970 is less than the state median of $21,692. The school district spending/student has declined by 17% over four school years.
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