For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 601 students in Lewistown Community Unit School District 97. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
51±¬ÁÏs in Lewistown Community Unit School District 97 have an average math proficiency score of 12% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 14% (versus the 30% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (IL)
# Schools
2 Schools
4,391 Schools
# Students
601 Students
1,844,930 Students
# Teachers
50 Teachers
136,596 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Lewistown Community Unit School District 97, 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
#767 out of 865 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
12%
27%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
14%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
50%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)80-89%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.08
0.69
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
6%
% Hispanic
1%
28%
% Black
n/a
17%
% White
96%
45%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $19,020 in this school district is less than the state median of $22,430. The school district revenue/student has grown by 16% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $17,040 is less than the state median of $21,668. The school district spending/student has grown by 14% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$11 MM
$41,381 MM
Spending
$10 MM
$39,976 MM
Revenue / Student
$19,020
$22,430
Spending / Student
$17,040
$21,668
Best Lewistown Community Unit School District 97 51±¬ÁÏs (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lewistown Jr/sr High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
15205 N State 100 Hwy
Lewistown, IL 61542
(309) 547-2288
Lewistown, IL 61542
(309) 547-2288
Gr: 7-12 | 268 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #22.
Central Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
15501 E Avenue L
Lewistown, IL 61542
(309) 547-2231
Lewistown, IL 61542
(309) 547-2231
Gr: PK-6 | 333 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Lewistown Community Unit School District 97?
Lewistown Community Unit School District 97 manages 2 public schools serving 601 students.
What is the rank of Lewistown Community Unit School District 97?
Lewistown Community Unit School District 97 is ranked #771 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 Lewistown Community Unit School District 97?
96% of Lewistown Community Unit School District 97 students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Lewistown Community Unit School District 97?
Lewistown Community Unit School District 97 has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What is Lewistown Community Unit School District 97's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $17,040 is less than the state median of $21,668. The school district spending/student has grown by 14% over four school years.
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