Top Rankings
St Joseph CCSD 169 School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 10%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 787 students in St Joseph CCSD 169 School District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 10% of public schools in Illinois.
Public Schools in St Joseph CCSD 169 School District have an average math proficiency score of 51% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (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
2 Schools
4,398 Schools
# Students
787 Students
1,845,459 Students
# Teachers
53 Teachers
136,655 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
St Joseph CCSD 169 School District, which is ranked within the top 10% of all 864 school districts in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
Overall District Rank
#79 out of 865 school districts
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
27%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
50%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.12
0.69
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
6%
% Hispanic
3%
28%
% Black
1%
17%
% White
94%
45%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $16,651 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 $13,645 is less than the state median of $21,662. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$13 MM
$41,381 MM
Spending
$11 MM
$39,976 MM
Revenue / Student
$16,651
$22,423
Spending / Student
$13,645
$21,662
Best St Joseph CCSD 169 School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
St. Joseph Middle School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
606 E Peters Dr
Saint Joseph, IL 61873
(217) 469-2334
Saint Joseph, IL 61873
(217) 469-2334
Grades: 5-8
| 336 students
Rank: #22.
St. Joseph Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
404 S 5th St
Saint Joseph, IL 61873
(217) 469-2291
Saint Joseph, IL 61873
(217) 469-2291
Grades: PK-4
| 451 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to St Joseph CCSD 169 School District?
St Joseph CCSD 169 School District manages 2 public schools serving 787 students.
What is the rank of St Joseph CCSD 169 School District?
St Joseph CCSD 169 School District is ranked #77 out of 864 school districts in Illinois (top 10%) 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 overall rank (Top 10%), Highest math proficiency (Top 10%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%) and Highest science proficiency (Top 10%)
What is the racial composition of students in St Joseph CCSD 169 School District?
94% of St Joseph CCSD 169 School District students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of St Joseph CCSD 169 School District?
St Joseph CCSD 169 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What is St Joseph CCSD 169 School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,645 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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