Top Rankings
Brimfield CUSD 309 School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 612 students in Brimfield CUSD 309 School District. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in Illinois.
Public Schools in Brimfield CUSD 309 School District have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 30% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (IL)
# Schools
2 Schools
4,399 Schools
# Students
612 Students
1,881,779 Students
# Teachers
48 Teachers
136,665 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Brimfield CUSD 309 School District, which is ranked within the top 20% of all 864 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 90% has decreased from 90-94% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#150 out of 865 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
27%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
50%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥90%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.10
0.70
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
1%
6%
% Hispanic
1%
28%
% 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 $19,570 in this school district is less than the state median of $21,990. The school district revenue/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $17,732 is less than the state median of $21,244. The school district spending/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$12 MM
$41,381 MM
Spending
$11 MM
$39,976 MM
Revenue / Student
$19,570
$21,990
Spending / Student
$17,732
$21,244
Best Brimfield CUSD 309 School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Brimfield Grade School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
216 E Clinton St
Brimfield, IL 61517
(309) 446-3366
Brimfield, IL 61517
(309) 446-3366
Grades: PK-8
| 403 students
Rank: #22.
Brimfield High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
323 E Clinton St
Brimfield, IL 61517
(309) 446-3349
Brimfield, IL 61517
(309) 446-3349
Grades: 9-12
| 209 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Brimfield CUSD 309 School District?
Brimfield CUSD 309 School District manages 2 public schools serving 612 students.
What is the rank of Brimfield CUSD 309 School District?
Brimfield CUSD 309 School District is ranked #152 out of 864 school districts in Illinois (top 20%) 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 overall rank (Top 20%), Highest math proficiency (Top 20%) and Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Brimfield CUSD 309 School District?
95% of Brimfield CUSD 309 School District students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Brimfield CUSD 309 School District?
Brimfield CUSD 309 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What is Brimfield CUSD 309 School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $17,732 is less than the state median of $21,244. The school district spending/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
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