For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 868 students in Illini Bluffs Community Unit School District 327. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
Public Schools in Illini Bluffs Community Unit School District 327 have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (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 56% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (IL)
# Schools
3 Schools
4,395 Schools
# Students
868 Students
1,881,773 Students
# Teachers
66 Teachers
136,656 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Illini Bluffs Community Unit School District 327, which is ranked within the bottom 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 77% has decreased from 85-89% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#486 out of 865 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20%
27%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
50%
Graduation Rate
77%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.16
0.70
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
n/a
6%
% Hispanic
3%
28%
% Black
1%
16%
% White
92%
45%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $14,096 in this school district is less than the state median of $21,990. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $16,671 is less than the state median of $21,244. The school district spending/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$12 MM
$41,381 MM
Spending
$15 MM
$39,976 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,096
$21,990
Spending / Student
$16,671
$21,244
Best Illini Bluffs Community Unit School District 327 Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Illini Bluffs High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
9611 S Hanna City Glasford Rd
Glasford, IL 61533
(309) 389-2231
Glasford, IL 61533
(309) 389-2231
Gr: 9-12 | 255 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #22.
Illini Bluffs Middle School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
9611 S Hanna City Glasford Rd
Glasford, IL 61533
(309) 389-2231
Glasford, IL 61533
(309) 389-2231
Gr: 6-8 | 185 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #33.
Illini Bluffs Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
9611 S Hanna City Glasford Rd
Glasford, IL 61533
(309) 389-2231
Glasford, IL 61533
(309) 389-2231
Gr: PK-5 | 428 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Illini Bluffs Community Unit School District 327?
Illini Bluffs Community Unit School District 327 manages 3 public schools serving 868 students.
What is the rank of Illini Bluffs Community Unit School District 327?
Illini Bluffs Community Unit School District 327 is ranked #474 out of 864 school districts in Illinois (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Illini Bluffs Community Unit School District 327?
92% of Illini Bluffs Community Unit School District 327 students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Illini Bluffs Community Unit School District 327?
Illini Bluffs Community Unit School District 327 has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What is Illini Bluffs Community Unit School District 327's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $16,671 is less than the state median of $21,244. The school district spending/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
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