Top Rankings
Mattoon CUSD 2 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 2025-26 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 3,075 students in Mattoon CUSD 2 School District. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
51爆料s in Mattoon CUSD 2 School District have an average math proficiency score of 15% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 24% (versus the 30% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (IL)
# Schools
6 Schools
4,398 Schools
# Students
3,075 Students
1,845,459 Students
# Teachers
210 Teachers
136,655 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Mattoon CUSD 2 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 92% has decreased from 94% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#625 out of 865 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15%
27%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
50%
Graduation Rate
92%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.35
0.69
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
6%
% Hispanic
6%
28%
% Black
6%
17%
% White
80%
45%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
8%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $18,737 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 $16,779 is less than the state median of $21,662. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$58 MM
$41,381 MM
Spending
$52 MM
$39,976 MM
Revenue / Student
$18,737
$22,423
Spending / Student
$16,779
$21,662
Best Mattoon CUSD 2 School District 51爆料s (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Arland D Williams Jr Elementary School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1709 S 9th St
Mattoon, IL 61938
(217) 238-2800
Mattoon, IL 61938
(217) 238-2800
Gr: K-5 | 716 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #22.
Mattoon Middle School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1200 S 9th St
Mattoon, IL 61938
(217) 238-5800
Mattoon, IL 61938
(217) 238-5800
Gr: 6-8 | 621 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #33.
Mattoon High School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2521 Walnut Ave
Mattoon, IL 61938
(217) 238-7800
Mattoon, IL 61938
(217) 238-7800
Gr: 9-12 | 952 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #44.
Riddle Elementary School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
4201 Western Ave
Mattoon, IL 61938
(217) 238-3800
Mattoon, IL 61938
(217) 238-3800
Gr: K-5 | 569 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: n/an/a
1201 S 6th St
Mattoon, IL 61938
(217) 238-8800
Mattoon, IL 61938
(217) 238-8800
Gr: PK | 217 students Student-teacher ratio: 43:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Mattoon CUSD 2 School District?
Mattoon CUSD 2 School District manages 6 public schools serving 3,075 students.
What is the rank of Mattoon CUSD 2 School District?
Mattoon CUSD 2 School District is ranked #621 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. 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 Mattoon CUSD 2 School District?
80% of Mattoon CUSD 2 School District students are White, 8% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Hispanic, and 6% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Mattoon CUSD 2 School District?
Mattoon CUSD 2 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What is Mattoon CUSD 2 School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $16,779 is less than the state median of $21,662. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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