For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 590 students in West Prairie CUSD 103 School District. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
Public Schools in West Prairie CUSD 103 School District have an average math proficiency score of 19% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 21% (versus the 30% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 5% 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
4 Schools
4,399 Schools
# Students
590 Students
1,881,779 Students
# Teachers
50 Teachers
136,665 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
West Prairie CUSD 103 School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% 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 80-89% has decreased from 90% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#569 out of 865 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20%
27%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
50%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)80-89%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.11
0.70
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
n/a
6%
% Hispanic
1%
28%
% Black
1%
16%
% White
95%
45%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $20,461 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 $18,863 is less than the state median of $21,244. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$12 MM
$41,381 MM
Spending
$11 MM
$39,976 MM
Revenue / Student
$20,461
$21,990
Spending / Student
$18,863
$21,244
Best West Prairie CUSD 103 School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
West Prairie South Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
310 S Coal St
Colchester, IL 62326
(309) 776-3790
Colchester, IL 62326
(309) 776-3790
Grades: PK-6
| 178 students
Rank: #22.
West Prairie North Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
100 N Washington St
Good Hope, IL 61438
(309) 456-3920
Good Hope, IL 61438
(309) 456-3920
Grades: PK-6
| 154 students
Rank: #33.
West Prairie Junior High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
18575 E 800th St
Colchester, IL 62326
(309) 776-3220
Colchester, IL 62326
(309) 776-3220
Grades: 7-8
| 94 students
Rank: #44.
West Prairie Senior High School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
18575 E 800th St
Colchester, IL 62326
(309) 776-3220
Colchester, IL 62326
(309) 776-3220
Grades: 9-12
| 164 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to West Prairie CUSD 103 School District?
West Prairie CUSD 103 School District manages 4 public schools serving 590 students.
What is the rank of West Prairie CUSD 103 School District?
West Prairie CUSD 103 School District is ranked #615 out of 864 school districts in Illinois (bottom 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 West Prairie CUSD 103 School District?
95% of West Prairie CUSD 103 School District students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of West Prairie CUSD 103 School District?
West Prairie CUSD 103 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What is West Prairie CUSD 103 School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $18,863 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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