For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,034 students in Athens CUSD 213 School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in Illinois.
污污漫画 Schools in Athens CUSD 213 School District have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the Illinois public school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 30% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (IL)
# Schools
4 Schools
4,399 Schools
# Students
1,034 Students
1,881,773 Students
# Teachers
71 Teachers
136,664 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Athens CUSD 213 School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 844 school districts in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 85-89% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#245 out of 852 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)29%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
50%
Graduation Rate
85-89%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.18
0.70
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
1%
6%
% Hispanic
2%
28%
% Black
1%
16%
% White
91%
45%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $16,463 in this school district is less than the state median of $21,990. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $17,439 is less than the state median of $21,244. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$17 MM
$41,381 MM
Spending
$18 MM
$39,976 MM
Revenue / Student
$16,463
$21,990
Spending / Student
$17,439
$21,244
Best Athens CUSD 213 School District 污污漫画 Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Cantrall Elementary School
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1 Braves Ln
Cantrall, IL 62625
(217) 487-7312
Cantrall, IL 62625
(217) 487-7312
Grades: PK-3
| 355 students
Rank: #22.
Cantrall Intermediate School
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
155 Claypool St
Cantrall, IL 62625
(217) 487-9082
Cantrall, IL 62625
(217) 487-9082
Grades: 4-6
| 210 students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Athens Junior High School
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
501 Warrior Way
Athens, IL 62613
(217) 636-8380
Athens, IL 62613
(217) 636-8380
Grades: 7-8
| 148 students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Athens Sr High School
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
501 Warrior Way
Athens, IL 62613
(217) 636-8314
Athens, IL 62613
(217) 636-8314
Grades: 9-12
| 321 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Athens CUSD 213 School District?
Athens CUSD 213 School District manages 4 public schools serving 1,034 students.
What is the rank of Athens CUSD 213 School District?
Athens CUSD 213 School District is ranked #256 out of 844 school districts in Illinois (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Athens CUSD 213 School District?
91% of Athens CUSD 213 School District students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Athens CUSD 213 School District?
Athens CUSD 213 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What is Athens CUSD 213 School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $17,439 is less than the state median of $21,244. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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