Top Rankings
Central A & M Community Unit School District 21 ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2025-26 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 750 students in Central A & M Community Unit School District 21. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools in Central A & M Community Unit School District 21 have an average math proficiency score of 18% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 30% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (IL)
# Schools
5 Schools
4,395 Schools
# Students
750 Students
1,881,779 Students
# Teachers
72 Teachers
136,648 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Central A & M Community Unit School District 21, 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
#545 out of 865 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
19%
27%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
50%
Graduation Rate
77%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.11
0.70
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
n/a
6%
% Hispanic
1%
28%
% Black
1%
16%
% White
95%
45%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $19,373 in this school district is less than the state median of $21,990. The school district revenue/student has declined by 9% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $17,807 is less than the state median of $21,244. The school district spending/student has declined by 9% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$15 MM
$41,381 MM
Spending
$13 MM
$39,976 MM
Revenue / Student
$19,373
$21,990
Spending / Student
$17,807
$21,244
Best Central A & M Community Unit School District 21 ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Gregory Intermediate
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
221 E Pine St
Moweaqua, IL 62550
(217) 768-3860
Moweaqua, IL 62550
(217) 768-3860
Gr: 2-5 | 198 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #22.
Central A & M Middle School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
404 Colegrove St Ste A
Assumption, IL 62510
(217) 226-4241
Assumption, IL 62510
(217) 226-4241
Gr: 6-8 | 165 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #33.
Central A & M High School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
229 E Pine St
Moweaqua, IL 62550
(217) 768-3866
Moweaqua, IL 62550
(217) 768-3866
Gr: 9-12 | 227 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: n/an/a
404 Colegrove St Ste B
Assumption, IL 62510
(217) 226-4022
Assumption, IL 62510
(217) 226-4022
Gr: PK-1 | 160 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: n/an/a
Kemmerer Village School
Alternative School
941 N 2500 East Rd
Assumption, IL 62510
(217) 226-4012
Assumption, IL 62510
(217) 226-4012
Gr: 6-12
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Central A & M Community Unit School District 21?
Central A & M Community Unit School District 21 manages 5 public schools serving 750 students.
What is the rank of Central A & M Community Unit School District 21?
Central A & M Community Unit School District 21 is ranked #549 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. This district ranks in the top 20% of Illinois school districts for: Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Central A & M Community Unit School District 21?
95% of Central A & M Community Unit School District 21 students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Central A & M Community Unit School District 21?
Central A & M Community Unit School District 21 has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What is Central A & M Community Unit School District 21's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $17,807 is less than the state median of $21,244. The school district spending/student has declined by 9% over four school years.
Recent Articles
Texas Schools Enrollment Trends & Policy in 2025
Latest data and policy changes on Texas public school enrollment growth, funding, and virtual education in 2025.
Financial Aid & Hidden Costs in ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools
Learn about financial aid and hidden costs in public schools. Discover what parents should budget for beyond tuition-free education.
NYC Schools Still Most Segregated in 2025
Despite reforms, New York City schools remain the most segregated in the U.S. in 2025. Here’s what parents and educators need to know.
