For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 486 students in Lexington CUSD 7 School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in Illinois.
Public Schools in Lexington CUSD 7 School District have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 30% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 6% 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
486 Students
1,845,459 Students
# Teachers
40 Teachers
136,655 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Lexington CUSD 7 School District, which is ranked within the top 30% 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 90% has increased from 80-89% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#237 out of 865 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
27%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
50%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥90%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.12
0.69
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
6%
% Hispanic
1%
28%
% Black
1%
17%
% White
94%
45%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $20,150 in this school district is less than the state median of $22,423. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $17,294 is less than the state median of $21,662. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$10 MM
$41,381 MM
Spending
$8 MM
$39,976 MM
Revenue / Student
$20,150
$22,423
Spending / Student
$17,294
$21,662
Best Lexington CUSD 7 School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Lexington Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
100 E Wall St
Lexington, IL 61753
(309) 365-2741
Lexington, IL 61753
(309) 365-2741
Grades: PK-5
| 215 students
Rank: #22.
Lexington Jr High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
100 E Wall St
Lexington, IL 61753
(309) 365-2711
Lexington, IL 61753
(309) 365-2711
Grades: 6-8
| 110 students
Rank: #33.
Lexington High School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
100 E Wall St
Lexington, IL 61753
(309) 365-2711
Lexington, IL 61753
(309) 365-2711
Grades: 9-12
| 161 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Lexington CUSD 7 School District?
Lexington CUSD 7 School District manages 3 public schools serving 486 students.
What is the rank of Lexington CUSD 7 School District?
Lexington CUSD 7 School District is ranked #247 out of 864 school districts in Illinois (top 30%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Lexington CUSD 7 School District?
94% of Lexington CUSD 7 School District students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Lexington CUSD 7 School District?
Lexington CUSD 7 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What is Lexington CUSD 7 School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $17,294 is less than the state median of $21,662. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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