Top Rankings
River Bend CUSD 2 School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 957 students in River Bend CUSD 2 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 River Bend CUSD 2 School District have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 31% (versus the 30% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 12% 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
4 Schools
4,398 Schools
# Students
957 Students
1,845,459 Students
# Teachers
68 Teachers
136,655 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
River Bend CUSD 2 School District, which is ranked within the top 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 92% has increased from 85-89% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#427 out of 865 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
27%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
50%
Graduation Rate
92%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.22
0.69
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
6%
% Hispanic
5%
28%
% Black
1%
17%
% White
88%
45%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $15,892 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 $14,098 is less than the state median of $21,662. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$15 MM
$41,381 MM
Spending
$14 MM
$39,976 MM
Revenue / Student
$15,892
$22,423
Spending / Student
$14,098
$21,662
Best River Bend CUSD 2 School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Fulton Elementary School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1301 7th Ave
Fulton, IL 61252
(815) 589-2900
Fulton, IL 61252
(815) 589-2900
Grades: K-5
| 405 students
Rank: #22.
Fulton High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1207 12th St
Fulton, IL 61252
(815) 589-3511
Fulton, IL 61252
(815) 589-3511
Grades: 9-12
| 275 students
Rank: #33.
River Bend Middle School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
415 12th St
Fulton, IL 61252
(815) 589-2611
Fulton, IL 61252
(815) 589-2611
Grades: 6-8
| 238 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to River Bend CUSD 2 School District?
River Bend CUSD 2 School District manages 4 public schools serving 957 students.
What is the rank of River Bend CUSD 2 School District?
River Bend CUSD 2 School District is ranked #427 out of 864 school districts in Illinois (top 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: Highest science proficiency (Top 20%) and Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in River Bend CUSD 2 School District?
88% of River Bend CUSD 2 School District students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of River Bend CUSD 2 School District?
River Bend CUSD 2 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is equal to the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What is River Bend CUSD 2 School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $14,098 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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