Top Rankings
Deland-Weldon Community Unit School District 57 ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 170 students in Deland-Weldon Community Unit School District 57. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Illinois.
51±¬ÁÏs in Deland-Weldon Community Unit School District 57 have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 30% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 9% 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
3 Schools
4,392 Schools
# Students
170 Students
1,845,447 Students
# Teachers
18 Teachers
136,636 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
9:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Deland-Weldon Community Unit School District 57, which is ranked within the top 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% has increased from 50% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#320 out of 865 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
27%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
50%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥80%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.18
0.69
% American Indian
1%
n/a
% Asian
n/a
6%
% Hispanic
3%
28%
% Black
3%
17%
% White
90%
45%
% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $30,541 is higher than the state median of $22,423. The school district revenue/student has grown by 21% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $25,694 is higher than the state median of $21,662. The school district spending/student has declined by 35% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$5 MM
$41,381 MM
Spending
$4 MM
$39,976 MM
Revenue / Student
$30,541
$22,423
Spending / Student
$25,694
$21,662
Best Deland-Weldon Community Unit School District 57 51±¬ÁÏs (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Deland-weldon High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
304 E Il Route 10
De Land, IL 61839
(217) 664-3314
De Land, IL 61839
(217) 664-3314
Gr: 9-12 | 41 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #22.
Deland-weldon Elementary School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2311 N 300 East Rd
Weldon, IL 61882
(217) 736-2401
Weldon, IL 61882
(217) 736-2401
Gr: PK-6 | 105 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #33.
Deland-weldon Middle School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2311 N 300 East Rd
Weldon, IL 61882
(217) 736-2401
Weldon, IL 61882
(217) 736-2401
Gr: 7-8 | 24 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Deland-Weldon Community Unit School District 57?
Deland-Weldon Community Unit School District 57 manages 3 public schools serving 170 students.
What is the rank of Deland-Weldon Community Unit School District 57?
Deland-Weldon Community Unit School District 57 is ranked #285 out of 864 school districts in Illinois (top 50%) 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: Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Deland-Weldon Community Unit School District 57?
90% of Deland-Weldon Community Unit School District 57 students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Black, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Deland-Weldon Community Unit School District 57?
Deland-Weldon Community Unit School District 57 has a student/teacher ratio of 9:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What is Deland-Weldon Community Unit School District 57's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $25,694 is higher than the state median of $21,662. The school district spending/student has declined by 35% over four school years.
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