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Mendota TWP HSD 280 School District

2300 W Main St
Mendota, IL 61342-1061
(District boundaries shown in map)
4/
10
Bottom 50%
For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public school serving 493 students in Mendota TWP HSD 280 School District. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
Public School in Mendota TWP HSD 280 School District have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 22% (versus the 30% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 45% 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
1 School
4,394 Schools
# Students
493 Students
1,842,872 Students
# Teachers
37 Teachers
137,935 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Mendota TWP HSD 280 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 87% has increased from 80-84% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (IL)
#531 out of 865 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
22%
27%
20-24%
30%
20-24%
50%
87%
87%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.54
0.69
% American Indian
1%
n/a
% Asian
n/a
6%
% Hispanic
39%
29%
% Black
2%
16%
% White
55%
45%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $25,970 is higher 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 $23,933 is higher than the state median of $21,692. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (IL)
Total Revenue
$13 MM
$41,381 MM
Spending
$12 MM
$39,976 MM
Revenue / Student
$25,970
$22,455
Spending / Student
$23,933
$21,692

Best Mendota TWP HSD 280 School District Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Mendota Twp High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
2300 W Main St
Mendota, IL 61342
(815) 539-7446
Gr: 9-12 | 493 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 45%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Mendota TWP HSD 280 School District?
Mendota TWP HSD 280 School District manages 1 public schools serving 493 students.
What is the rank of Mendota TWP HSD 280 School District?
Mendota TWP HSD 280 School District is ranked #530 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.
What is the racial composition of students in Mendota TWP HSD 280 School District?
55% of Mendota TWP HSD 280 School District students are White, 39% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Mendota TWP HSD 280 School District?
Mendota TWP HSD 280 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What is Mendota TWP HSD 280 School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $23,933 is higher than the state median of $21,692. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • District size: 1 school
  • Grades: 09-12
  • Enrollment: 493 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 45%
  • : 87% (Top 30% in IL)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 22% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

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