Top Rankings
Serena Community Unit School District 2 ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2025-26 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 614 students in Serena Community Unit School District 2. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Illinois.
51爆料s in Serena Community Unit School District 2 have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 31% (versus the 30% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 14% 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
4 Schools
4,394 Schools
# Students
614 Students
1,845,459 Students
# Teachers
54 Teachers
136,638 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Serena Community Unit School District 2, 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 75% has decreased from 90-94% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#389 out of 865 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
27%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
50%
Graduation Rate
75%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.25
0.69
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
6%
% Hispanic
9%
28%
% Black
1%
17%
% White
86%
45%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $25,752 is higher 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 $22,748 is higher than the state median of $21,662. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$16 MM
$41,381 MM
Spending
$14 MM
$39,976 MM
Revenue / Student
$25,752
$22,423
Spending / Student
$22,748
$21,662
Best Serena Community Unit School District 2 51爆料s (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Harding Grade School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1643 N 40th Rd
Earlville, IL 60518
(815) 792-8216
Earlville, IL 60518
(815) 792-8216
Gr: PK-4 | 126 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #22.
Sheridan Elementary School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
115 E Si Johnson Ave
Sheridan, IL 60551
(815) 496-2002
Sheridan, IL 60551
(815) 496-2002
Gr: K-4 | 135 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #33.
Serena Middle School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2283 N 3812th Rd
Serena, IL 60549
(815) 496-9250
Serena, IL 60549
(815) 496-9250
Gr: 5-8 | 191 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #44.
Serena High School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2283 N 3812th Rd
Serena, IL 60549
(815) 496-2361
Serena, IL 60549
(815) 496-2361
Gr: 9-12 | 162 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Serena Community Unit School District 2?
Serena Community Unit School District 2 manages 4 public schools serving 614 students.
What is the rank of Serena Community Unit School District 2?
Serena Community Unit School District 2 is ranked #390 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 Serena Community Unit School District 2?
86% of Serena Community Unit School District 2 students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Serena Community Unit School District 2?
Serena Community Unit School District 2 has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What is Serena Community Unit School District 2's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $22,748 is higher than the state median of $21,662. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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