Cusd 200

The Cusd 200 district in Wheaton and Warrenville, Illinois, serves students from kindergarten through 12th grade across 20 schools, including 14 elementary schools, 4 middle schools, and 2 high schools. The district is home to several standout schools, with Wheaton Warrenville South High School and Wheaton North High School ranking among the top 100 high schools in Illinois. At the elementary level, Longfellow Elementary School, Whittier Elementary School, and Hawthorne Elementary School are standouts, ranking among the top 150 in the state.

The district's academic performance is generally strong, with students outperforming the state of Illinois in proficiency rates on standardized tests, such as the ACT, PreACT Secure, IAR, and ISA. For example, on the 11th grade ACT, Cusd 200 students scored 70.3% proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to the state average of 51.7%. In Mathematics, Cusd 200 scored 58.3% proficient or better, compared to the state's 39.3%. At the middle school level, IAR proficiency rates in English Language Arts range from 70.3% to 87.8% for the top-performing schools, compared to the Cusd 200 average of 76.9% and the state average of 53.1%. In IAR Mathematics, the top-performing middle schools have proficiency rates ranging from 54.7% to 61.4%, compared to the Cusd 200 average of 61.1% and the state average of 38.5%.

While the district overall performs well, there are some areas for potential improvement, such as addressing the district-wide chronic absenteeism rate of 25.4% and ensuring equitable resource allocation across all schools. The significant variation in spending per student and student-teacher ratios suggests that some schools may have access to more resources than others, which could impact student outcomes. By addressing these challenges, the Cusd 200 district can continue to provide a high-quality education for all students in the community.