For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 297 students in Bement CUSD 5 School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Illinois.
Public Schools in Bement CUSD 5 School District have an average math proficiency score of 18% (versus the Illinois public school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 30% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (IL)
# Schools
3 Schools
4,398 Schools
# Students
297 Students
1,845,459 Students
# Teachers
25 Teachers
136,655 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Bement CUSD 5 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 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 60-79% has decreased from 80% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#383 out of 852 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(22-23)27%
27%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
50%
Graduation Rate
60-79%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.21
0.69
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
6%
% Hispanic
5%
28%
% Black
2%
17%
% White
89%
45%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $21,751 in this school district is less than the state median of $22,423. The school district revenue/student has declined by 6% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $18,451 is less than the state median of $21,662. The school district spending/student has declined by 6% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$7 MM
$41,381 MM
Spending
$6 MM
$39,976 MM
Revenue / Student
$21,751
$22,423
Spending / Student
$18,451
$21,662
Best Bement CUSD 5 School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Bement Middle School
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
201 S Champaign St
Bement, IL 61813
(217) 678-4200
Bement, IL 61813
(217) 678-4200
Grades: 6-8
| 67 students
Rank: #22.
Bement High School
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
201 S Champaign St
Bement, IL 61813
(217) 678-4200
Bement, IL 61813
(217) 678-4200
Grades: 9-12
| 93 students
Rank: #33.
Bement Elementary School
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
201 S Champaign St
Bement, IL 61813
(217) 678-4200
Bement, IL 61813
(217) 678-4200
Grades: PK-5
| 137 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Bement CUSD 5 School District?
Bement CUSD 5 School District manages 3 public schools serving 297 students.
What is the rank of Bement CUSD 5 School District?
Bement CUSD 5 School District is ranked #359 out of 844 school districts in Illinois (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Bement CUSD 5 School District?
89% of Bement CUSD 5 School District students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Bement CUSD 5 School District?
Bement CUSD 5 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What is Bement CUSD 5 School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $18,451 is less than the state median of $21,662. The school district spending/student has declined by 6% over four school years.
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