Top Rankings
Edwardsville CUSD 7 School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 15 public schools serving 7,211 students in Edwardsville CUSD 7 School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in Illinois.
Public Schools in Edwardsville CUSD 7 School District have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 30% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (IL)
# Schools
15 Schools
4,398 Schools
# Students
7,211 Students
1,845,459 Students
# Teachers
442 Teachers
136,655 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Edwardsville CUSD 7 School District, which is ranked within the top 30% 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 92% has decreased from 93% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#231 out of 865 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
27%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
62%
50%
Graduation Rate
92%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.40
0.69
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
3%
6%
% Hispanic
5%
28%
% Black
8%
17%
% White
77%
45%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
7%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $17,432 in this school district is less than the state median of $22,423. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,320 is less than the state median of $21,662. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$126 MM
$41,381 MM
Spending
$103 MM
$39,976 MM
Revenue / Student
$17,432
$22,423
Spending / Student
$14,320
$21,662
Best Edwardsville CUSD 7 School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
District 7 Alternative School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
6148 Center Grove Rd
Edwardsville, IL 62025
(618) 692-7466
Edwardsville, IL 62025
(618) 692-7466
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Rank: #22.
Columbus Elementary School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
315 N Kansas St
Edwardsville, IL 62025
(618) 656-5167
Edwardsville, IL 62025
(618) 656-5167
Grades: 3-5
| 374 students
Rank: #33.
Edwardsville High School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
6161 Center Grove Rd
Edwardsville, IL 62025
(618) 656-7100
Edwardsville, IL 62025
(618) 656-7100
Grades: 9-12
| 2,342 students
Rank: #44.
Liberty Middle School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1 District Dr
Edwardsville, IL 62025
(618) 655-6800
Edwardsville, IL 62025
(618) 655-6800
Grades: 6-8
| 895 students
Rank: #55.
Woodland Elementary School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
59 S State Route 157
Edwardsville, IL 62025
(618) 692-8791
Edwardsville, IL 62025
(618) 692-8791
Grades: 3-5
| 424 students
Rank: #66.
Albert Cassens Elementary School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1014 Glen Crossing Rd
Glen Carbon, IL 62034
(618) 655-6150
Glen Carbon, IL 62034
(618) 655-6150
Grades: 3-5
| 478 students
Rank: #77.
Lincoln Middle School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
145 West St
Edwardsville, IL 62025
(618) 656-0485
Edwardsville, IL 62025
(618) 656-0485
Grades: 6-8
| 819 students
Rank: #88.
Worden Elementary School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
110 N Main St
Worden, IL 62097
(618) 692-7442
Worden, IL 62097
(618) 692-7442
Grades: 3-5
| 260 students
Rank: n/an/a
141 Birger Ave
Glen Carbon, IL 62034
(618) 692-7460
Glen Carbon, IL 62034
(618) 692-7460
Grades: PK-2
| 337 students
Rank: n/an/a
101 District Dr
Edwardsville, IL 62025
(618) 655-6250
Edwardsville, IL 62025
(618) 655-6250
Grades: PK-2
| 384 students
Rank: n/an/a
400 W State St
Hamel, IL 62046
(618) 692-7444
Hamel, IL 62046
(618) 692-7444
Grades: PK-2
| 123 students
Rank: n/an/a
801 Franklin Ave
Edwardsville, IL 62025
(618) 656-3825
Edwardsville, IL 62025
(618) 656-3825
Grades: PK-2
| 338 students
Rank: n/an/a
Madison Co Detention Center
Alternative School
100 5th Ave
Edwardsville, IL 62025
(618) 692-1002
Edwardsville, IL 62025
(618) 692-1002
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
1225 W High St
Edwardsville, IL 62025
(618) 656-8480
Edwardsville, IL 62025
(618) 656-8480
Grades: K-2
| 327 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Edwardsville CUSD 7 School District?
Edwardsville CUSD 7 School District manages 15 public schools serving 7,211 students.
What is the rank of Edwardsville CUSD 7 School District?
Edwardsville CUSD 7 School District is ranked #237 out of 864 school districts in Illinois (top 30%) 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%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Edwardsville CUSD 7 School District?
77% of Edwardsville CUSD 7 School District students are White, 8% of students are Black, 7% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Edwardsville CUSD 7 School District?
Edwardsville CUSD 7 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 16:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What is Edwardsville CUSD 7 School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $14,320 is less than the state median of $21,662. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Recent Articles
The 15 Biggest Failures of the American Public Education System
The world is in a constant state of change and those who fail to adjust fall behind. Unfortunately, the American public education system has not kept up with the times and is currently facing a number of serious problems. Keep reading to learn about the biggest failures affecting the modern U.S. public education system as well as some of the trends that could spark change.
Florida Governor Calls for More Funding for State鈥檚 Public School System
Florida Governor Rick Scott has introduced a state budget for next year that pumps one billion more dollars into the public school system. We鈥檒l look at his reasons for the increase and the responses to the proposal.
Can Your Child鈥檚 School Meet the National Standards?
The article discusses the challenges public schools face in meeting national educational standards. It examines current performance trends, identifies key issues affecting student achievement, and explores potential solutions for improving academic outcomes across U.S. public schools.
