Top Rankings
Beardstown Community Unit School District 15 ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,496 students in Beardstown Community Unit School District 15. This district's average testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
Public Schools in Beardstown Community Unit School District 15 have an average math proficiency score of 5% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 6% (versus the 30% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Illinois public school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (IL)
# Schools
3 Schools
4,392 Schools
# Students
1,496 Students
1,845,447 Students
# Teachers
100 Teachers
136,636 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Beardstown Community Unit School District 15, 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 82% has increased from 80-84% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#849 out of 865 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
5%
27%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
6%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
50%
Graduation Rate
82%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.69
0.69
% American Indian
1%
n/a
% Asian
1%
6%
% Hispanic
47%
28%
% Black
13%
17%
% White
26%
45%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
12%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $15,751 in this school district is less than the state median of $22,423. The school district revenue/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,831 is less than the state median of $21,662. The school district spending/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$24 MM
$41,381 MM
Spending
$21 MM
$39,976 MM
Revenue / Student
$15,751
$22,423
Spending / Student
$13,831
$21,662
Best Beardstown Community Unit School District 15 Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Gard Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
400 E 15th St
Beardstown, IL 62618
(217) 323-1364
Beardstown, IL 62618
(217) 323-1364
Gr: K-4 | 488 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #22.
Beardstown Jr/sr High School
(Math: 4% | Reading: 7%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
500 E 15th St
Beardstown, IL 62618
(217) 323-3665
Beardstown, IL 62618
(217) 323-3665
Gr: 5-12 | 837 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: n/an/a
1301 Grand Ave
Beardstown, IL 62618
(217) 323-3585
Beardstown, IL 62618
(217) 323-3585
Gr: PK | 171 students Student-teacher ratio: 34:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Beardstown Community Unit School District 15?
Beardstown Community Unit School District 15 manages 3 public schools serving 1,496 students.
What is the rank of Beardstown Community Unit School District 15?
Beardstown Community Unit School District 15 is ranked #858 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: Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Beardstown Community Unit School District 15?
47% of Beardstown Community Unit School District 15 students are Hispanic, 26% of students are White, 13% of students are Black, 12% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Beardstown Community Unit School District 15?
Beardstown Community Unit School District 15 has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What is Beardstown Community Unit School District 15's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,831 is less than the state median of $21,662. The school district spending/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
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