Best Public Schools in Biggsville, IL

Summary:

The city of Biggsville, Illinois is home to two schools - West Central Elementary School and West Central High School, both of which serve students in the West Central CUSD 235 district. Unfortunately, the data paints a concerning picture of underperformance across these schools, with both institutions ranking well below state averages on key metrics such as academic proficiency, school ratings, and graduation rates.

At the elementary level, West Central Elementary School is ranked 1469 out of 2067 Illinois elementary schools and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger. Proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Mathematics are well below state averages, and the school's chronic absenteeism rate of 13.8% is also concerning. Similarly, West Central High School is ranked 563 out of 697 Illinois high schools and has a 1-star rating, with proficiency rates lagging behind state benchmarks and an alarmingly high chronic absenteeism rate of 31.3%.

Across both schools, the data suggests systemic challenges that have persisted over the past three school years, with little to no improvement observed. The West Central CUSD 235 district as a whole is also struggling, ranking 765 out of 813 districts in Illinois and earning a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger. Addressing the root causes of the low academic achievement, high absenteeism, and other issues will be crucial for improving educational outcomes for students in Biggsville.

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				ISA Science (2024)	IAR English Language Arts (2024)				IAR Mathematics (2024)				SAT Mathematics (2024)	SAT English Language Arts (2024)	% Polio (2024)	% Measles (2024)	% Mumps (2024)	% Rubella (2024)	% Hepatitis B (2024)	% Varicella (2024)	% DTP (2024)	% Meningococcal (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	ISA Science All Grades	IAR English Language Arts 3rd Grade	IAR English Language Arts 4th Grade	IAR English Language Arts 5th Grade	IAR English Language Arts All Grades	IAR Mathematics 3rd Grade	IAR Mathematics 4th Grade	IAR Mathematics 5th Grade	IAR Mathematics All Grades	SAT Mathematics 11th Grade	SAT English Language Arts 11th Grade	% Polio All Grades	% Measles All Grades	% Mumps All Grades	% Rubella All Grades	% Hepatitis B All Grades	% Varicella All Grades	% DTP All Grades	% Meningococcal All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
West Central High School	Public	9-12	1514 US Route 34	Biggsville	61418	Henderson County	West Central CUSD 235	No	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	(309) 627-2377	199	19	10.4	57.8%	187 (94.0%)	1 (0.5%)	4 (2.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (3.5%)	18.5	563^rd of 697 public high schools	19.2%		28.2	508^th of 699 public high schools	27.3%	55	31.9									4.0	10.0	98.1	97.1	97.1	97.1	97.1	97.6	98.1	97.1	$16,462	$783	$15,679
West Central Elementary School	Public	K-5	1514 US Route 34	Biggsville	61418	Henderson County	West Central CUSD 235	No	(n/a)	(n/a)	Yes	(309) 627-2339	308	28	11.0	58.8%	290 (94.2%)	1 (0.3%)	7 (2.3%)	1 (0.3%)	2 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (2.3%)	27.6	1469^th of 2067 public elementary schools	28.9%		27.8	1457^th of 2077 public elementary schools	29.9%	12	52.9	15.2	25.4	21.6	21.3	28.3	6.3	9.8	13.8			96.6	96.3	96.3	96.3	98.1	96.3	96.9		$13,071	$768	$12,303

Cities Near Biggsville

City	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank
Stronghurst	8.24 mi	1	746^th
Monmouth	8.28 mi	8	506^th
Galesburg	11.36 mi	16	591^st
Roseville	13.46 mi	1	646^th
La Harpe	19.62 mi	1	345^th

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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau, the Illinois Department of Public Health and the Illinois State Board of Education.

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