For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,149 students in Southwestern CUSD 9 School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Illinois.
Public Schools in Southwestern CUSD 9 School District have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (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
5 Schools
4,394 Schools
# Students
1,149 Students
1,842,872 Students
# Teachers
88 Teachers
137,935 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Southwestern CUSD 9 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 87% has increased from 85-89% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#391 out of 865 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
27%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
50%
Graduation Rate
87%
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
95%
45%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $19,938 in this school district is less than the state median of $22,455. The school district revenue/student has grown by 23% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $18,026 is less than the state median of $21,692. The school district spending/student has grown by 19% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$23 MM
$41,381 MM
Spending
$21 MM
$39,976 MM
Revenue / Student
$19,938
$22,455
Spending / Student
$18,026
$21,692
Best Southwestern CUSD 9 School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Shipman Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
211 Dora Reno White St
Shipman, IL 62685
(618) 372-3813
Shipman, IL 62685
(618) 372-3813
Gr: 3-4 | 155 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #22.
Brighton North Primary School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 38% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
201 E City Limits Rd
Brighton, IL 62012
(618) 372-3813
Brighton, IL 62012
(618) 372-3813
Gr: PK-2 | 293 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #33.
Medora Intermediate School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
124 N Elm St
Medora, IL 62063
(618) 372-3813
Medora, IL 62063
(618) 372-3813
Gr: 5-6 | 160 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #44.
Southwestern Middle School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
8226 Route 111
Piasa, IL 62079
(618) 372-3813
Piasa, IL 62079
(618) 372-3813
Gr: 7-8 | 171 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #55.
Southwestern High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
8226 Route 111
Piasa, IL 62079
(618) 372-3813
Piasa, IL 62079
(618) 372-3813
Gr: 9-12 | 370 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Southwestern CUSD 9 School District?
Southwestern CUSD 9 School District manages 5 public schools serving 1,149 students.
What is the rank of Southwestern CUSD 9 School District?
Southwestern CUSD 9 School District is ranked #396 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.
What is the racial composition of students in Southwestern CUSD 9 School District?
95% of Southwestern CUSD 9 School District students are White, 2% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Southwestern CUSD 9 School District?
Southwestern CUSD 9 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What is Southwestern CUSD 9 School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $18,026 is less than the state median of $21,692. The school district spending/student has grown by 19% over four school years.
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