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Meridian CUSD 223 School District

207 W Main St
Stillman Valley, IL 61084-9037
(District boundaries shown in map)
7/
10
Top 50%

Top Rankings

Meridian CUSD 223 School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Illinois for:

Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,469 students in Meridian CUSD 223 School District. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Illinois.
Public Schools in Meridian CUSD 223 School District have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 30% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 18% 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
1,469 Students
1,842,872 Students
# Teachers
109 Teachers
137,935 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Meridian CUSD 223 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 92% has increased from 90-94% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (IL)
#342 out of 865 school districts
(Top 50%)
25%
27%
35%
30%
55%
50%
92%
87%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.31
0.69
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
6%
% Hispanic
14%
29%
% Black
1%
16%
% White
82%
45%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $21,122 in this school district is less than the state median of $22,455. The school district revenue/student has grown by 40% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $17,363 is less than the state median of $21,692. The school district spending/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
This School District
This State (IL)
Total Revenue
$31 MM
$41,381 MM
Spending
$26 MM
$39,976 MM
Revenue / Student
$21,122
$22,455
Spending / Student
$17,363
$21,692

Best Meridian CUSD 223 School District Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Stillman Valley High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
425 S Pine St
Stillman Valley, IL 61084
(815) 645-2230
Gr: 9-12 | 433 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #22.
Meridian Jr High School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
207 W Main St
Stillman Valley, IL 61084
(815) 645-2230
Gr: 6-8 | 328 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #33.
Monroe Center Grade School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
17500 Hwy 72
Monroe Center, IL 61052
(815) 645-2230
Gr: 3-5 | 327 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: n/an/a
410 S Hickory St
Stillman Valley, IL 61084
(815) 645-2230
Gr: PK-2 | 381 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 20%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Meridian CUSD 223 School District?
Meridian CUSD 223 School District manages 4 public schools serving 1,469 students.
What is the rank of Meridian CUSD 223 School District?
Meridian CUSD 223 School District is ranked #333 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. This district ranks in the top 20% of Illinois school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Meridian CUSD 223 School District?
82% of Meridian CUSD 223 School District students are White, 14% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Meridian CUSD 223 School District?
Meridian CUSD 223 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What is Meridian CUSD 223 School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $17,363 is less than the state median of $21,692. The school district spending/student has grown by 12% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • District size: 4 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 1,469 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 18%
  • : 92% (Top 20% in IL)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 25% (Top 50%)
  • : 35% (Top 50%)
  • : 55% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

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