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Midwest Central CUSD 191 School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 848 students in Midwest Central CUSD 191 School District. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
Public Schools in Midwest Central CUSD 191 School District have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 22% (versus the 30% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 6% 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
848 Students
1,842,872 Students
# Teachers
76 Teachers
137,935 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Midwest Central CUSD 191 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 82% has decreased from 85-89% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#520 out of 865 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
27%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
50%
Graduation Rate
82%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.11
0.69
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
6%
% Hispanic
2%
29%
% Black
1%
16%
% White
94%
45%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $19,200 in this school district is less than the state median of $22,455. The school district revenue/student has grown by 15% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $18,015 is less than the state median of $21,692. The school district spending/student has grown by 13% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$16 MM
$41,381 MM
Spending
$15 MM
$39,976 MM
Revenue / Student
$19,200
$22,455
Spending / Student
$18,015
$21,692
Best Midwest Central CUSD 191 School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Midwest Central Primary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
450 E Southmoor St
Manito, IL 61546
(309) 968-6464
Manito, IL 61546
(309) 968-6464
Gr: PK-5 | 430 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #22.
Midwest Central Middle School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
121 N Church St
Green Valley, IL 61534
(309) 352-2300
Green Valley, IL 61534
(309) 352-2300
Gr: 6-8 | 183 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #33.
Midwest Central High School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
910 S Washington St
Manito, IL 61546
(309) 968-6766
Manito, IL 61546
(309) 968-6766
Gr: 9-12 | 235 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Midwest Central CUSD 191 School District?
Midwest Central CUSD 191 School District manages 3 public schools serving 848 students.
What is the rank of Midwest Central CUSD 191 School District?
Midwest Central CUSD 191 School District is ranked #520 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. This district ranks in the top 20% of Illinois school districts for: Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Midwest Central CUSD 191 School District?
94% of Midwest Central CUSD 191 School District students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Midwest Central CUSD 191 School District?
Midwest Central CUSD 191 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What is Midwest Central CUSD 191 School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $18,015 is less than the state median of $21,692. The school district spending/student has grown by 13% over four school years.
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