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Central CUSD 4


At a glance
374thof 811 Illinois districts▼ 26
Better than 53% of Illinois districts
203 N Third St
Ashkum, IL 60911-6040
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Statewide performance 2017–2025
2025: better than 53.9% of districts
4
Schools
968
Students
Top rankedChebanse Elementary School566th of 2,056 Illinois elementary schools
Biggest riser
John L Nash Middle School up 73 spots statewide this year
Summary:

The Central CUSD 4 district in Illinois consists of 4 schools, including 2 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school. The data analysis reveals several standout schools and key insights about the district's performance.

Chebanse Elementary School consistently ranks in the top 30% of Illinois elementary schools, outperforming the district and state averages in both English Language Arts and Mathematics proficiency. In contrast, Central High School has seen a decline in its statewide ranking, dropping from the top 25% to the top 45% of Illinois high schools, despite maintaining a strong 89% four-year graduation rate.

John L Nash Middle School has consistently ranked in the middle 50% of Illinois middle schools, with test scores below the district and state averages in both English Language Arts and Mathematics. Meanwhile, Ashkum Early Literacy Center, a pre-kindergarten-only school, likely provides specialized early childhood education and intervention services, as evidenced by its high per-student spending and student-teacher ratio.

Ranking:
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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau, the Illinois Department of Public Health and the Illinois State Board of Education.

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