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Dunlap CUSD 323


At a glance
71stof 811 Illinois districts▲ 2
Better than 91% of Illinois districts
400 S 4Th St
Dunlap, IL 61525-8936
·(309) 243-8700·All Illinois district rankings →
Statewide performance 2017–2025
2025: better than 91.2% of districts
8
Schools
4,837
Students
4
5-star schools
Top rankedDunlap High School27th of 698 Illinois high schools
Biggest riser
Dunlap Grade School up 218 spots statewide this year
Smallest classes
Dunlap Grade School 13.4 students per teacher
SchoolDigger ratings
5★
4★
Summary:

The Dunlap CUSD 323 district in Illinois is home to 8 high-performing schools, including 5 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and 1 high school. The district as a whole is ranked 71 out of 811 in Illinois and is rated 5 stars out of 5 by SchoolDigger, indicating it is a desirable choice for families in the area.

Dunlap High School stands out as the top-performing school in the district, consistently ranking among the top 35 high schools in Illinois and maintaining a 5-star rating. The school's impressive test scores, with 77% of 11th graders proficient or better in English Language Arts, 71.2% in Mathematics, and 74.2% in Science, significantly outpace the state averages. Another standout is Hickory Grove Elementary School, which has ranked among the top 100 elementary schools in Illinois and also holds a 5-star rating, with 81.3% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts and 77.3% in Mathematics.

While the district as a whole excels academically, the chronic absenteeism rate across all schools is higher than the state average, an area that could use improvement. The district's spending per student and student-teacher ratios are generally favorable, indicating that resources are being allocated effectively to support student learning. Overall, the Dunlap CUSD 323 district is a high-performing and well-resourced district that is effectively preparing students for academic success.

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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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