Top Rankings
Paris-Union SD 95 School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,235 students in Paris-Union SD 95 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 Paris-Union SD 95 School District have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 30% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 8% 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
5 Schools
4,398 Schools
# Students
1,235 Students
1,845,459 Students
# Teachers
73 Teachers
136,655 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Paris-Union SD 95 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 82% has increased from 65-69% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#204 out of 865 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
27%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
59%
50%
Graduation Rate
82%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.15
0.69
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
6%
% Hispanic
4%
28%
% Black
2%
17%
% White
92%
45%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $17,999 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 $18,491 is less than the state median of $21,662. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$22 MM
$41,381 MM
Spending
$23 MM
$39,976 MM
Revenue / Student
$17,999
$22,423
Spending / Student
$18,491
$21,662
Best Paris-Union SD 95 School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Mayo Middle School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
300 E Wood St
Paris, IL 61944
(217) 466-3050
Paris, IL 61944
(217) 466-3050
Grades: 6-8
| 241 students
Rank: #22.
Carolyn Wenz Elementary School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
437 W Washington St
Paris, IL 61944
(217) 466-3140
Paris, IL 61944
(217) 466-3140
Grades: 3-5
| 256 students
Rank: #33.
Paris Cooperative High School 95
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
14040 E 1200th Rd
Paris, IL 61944
(217) 466-1175
Paris, IL 61944
(217) 466-1175
Grades: 9-12
| 362 students
Rank: n/an/a
300 S Eads Ave
Paris, IL 61944
(217) 264-0835
Paris, IL 61944
(217) 264-0835
Grades: PK
| 69 students
Rank: n/an/a
509 E Newton St
Paris, IL 61944
(217) 466-6170
Paris, IL 61944
(217) 466-6170
Grades: PK-2
| 307 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Paris-Union SD 95 School District?
Paris-Union SD 95 School District manages 5 public schools serving 1,235 students.
What is the rank of Paris-Union SD 95 School District?
Paris-Union SD 95 School District is ranked #207 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. This district ranks in the top 20% of Illinois school districts for: Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Paris-Union SD 95 School District?
92% of Paris-Union SD 95 School District students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Paris-Union SD 95 School District?
Paris-Union SD 95 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What is Paris-Union SD 95 School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $18,491 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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