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Woodland Community Unit School District 5 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 2 public schools serving 463 students in Woodland Community Unit School District 5. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
51±¬ÁÏs in Woodland Community Unit School District 5 have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 17% (versus the 30% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 15% 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
4,392 Schools
# Students
463 Students
1,845,447 Students
# Teachers
41 Teachers
136,636 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Woodland Community Unit School District 5, 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 90% has increased from 80% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#523 out of 865 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
27%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
17%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
50%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥90%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.27
0.69
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
6%
% Hispanic
8%
28%
% Black
2%
17%
% White
85%
45%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $23,585 is higher than the state median of $22,423. The school district revenue/student has grown by 15% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $26,056 is higher than the state median of $21,662. The school district spending/student has grown by 11% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$11 MM
$41,381 MM
Spending
$12 MM
$39,976 MM
Revenue / Student
$23,585
$22,423
Spending / Student
$26,056
$21,662
Best Woodland Community Unit School District 5 51±¬ÁÏs (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Woodland Elementary/jr High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
5800 E 3000 North Rd
Streator, IL 61364
(815) 672-2909
Streator, IL 61364
(815) 672-2909
Gr: PK-8 | 315 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #22.
Woodland High School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
5800 E 3000 North Rd
Streator, IL 61364
(815) 672-2900
Streator, IL 61364
(815) 672-2900
Gr: 9-12 | 148 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Woodland Community Unit School District 5?
Woodland Community Unit School District 5 manages 2 public schools serving 463 students.
What is the rank of Woodland Community Unit School District 5?
Woodland Community Unit School District 5 is ranked #552 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: Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Woodland Community Unit School District 5?
85% of Woodland Community Unit School District 5 students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Woodland Community Unit School District 5?
Woodland Community Unit School District 5 has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What is Woodland Community Unit School District 5's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $26,056 is higher than the state median of $21,662. The school district spending/student has grown by 11% over four school years.
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