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Heyworth CUSD 4 School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 874 students in Heyworth CUSD 4 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 Heyworth CUSD 4 School District have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 30% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority 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
874 Students
1,881,779 Students
# Teachers
61 Teachers
136,665 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Heyworth CUSD 4 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 90% has decreased from 90-94% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#239 out of 865 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
27%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
50%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥90%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.19
0.70
% American Indian
1%
1%
% Asian
n/a
6%
% Hispanic
5%
28%
% Black
n/a
16%
% White
90%
45%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $20,080 in this school district is less than the state median of $21,990. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $20,537 is less than the state median of $21,244. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$18 MM
$41,381 MM
Spending
$18 MM
$39,976 MM
Revenue / Student
$20,080
$21,990
Spending / Student
$20,537
$21,244
Best Heyworth CUSD 4 School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Heyworth Elementary School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
100 S Joselyn St
Heyworth, IL 61745
(309) 473-2822
Heyworth, IL 61745
(309) 473-2822
Grades: PK-6
| 468 students
Rank: #22.
Heyworth Jr-sr High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
308 W Cleveland St
Heyworth, IL 61745
(309) 473-2322
Heyworth, IL 61745
(309) 473-2322
Grades: 7-12
| 406 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Heyworth CUSD 4 School District?
Heyworth CUSD 4 School District manages 2 public schools serving 874 students.
What is the rank of Heyworth CUSD 4 School District?
Heyworth CUSD 4 School District is ranked #239 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 science proficiency (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Heyworth CUSD 4 School District?
90% of Heyworth CUSD 4 School District students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Heyworth CUSD 4 School District?
Heyworth CUSD 4 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is equal to the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What is Heyworth CUSD 4 School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $20,537 is less than the state median of $21,244. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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