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5 schools in Macomb CUSD 185

Illinois · 2,075 students · 1 city

Public-school families inside Macomb CUSD 185 pick from 5 schools serving the district's roughly 2,075 K-12 students (3 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high).

4-year change in Macomb CUSD 185

SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
2,075
+165 (+9%) vs SY 2020-21
School count
5
0 (0%) vs SY 2020-21
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages

How Macomb CUSD 185 ranks

Among districts
MeasureThis districtIn IllinoisIn the US
State test proficiency
ranked highest first
36.7%#222 of 327N/A
Enrollment
ranked largest first
2,075#185 of 508#4,324 of 9,234
Number of schools
ranked most first
5#162 of 508N/A
Students per teacher
ranked fewest first
13.3:1#266 of 506#3,497 of 9,044
Free or reduced-price lunch share
ranked highest first
56.0%#156 of 456#3,340 of 8,164
Diversity index
ranked most diverse first
49.9%#159 of 341#2,973 of 6,853
Districts need at least 2 schools and 500 students to be ranked. Test proficiency is ranked within the state only, since each state gives a different test. Each rank links to the full list.

Inside Macomb CUSD 185

Since 2017-18, the 5 district schools that reported both years went from 2,061 to 2,075 students (up 1%) and from 140 to 156 full-time teachers (up 11%), as of 2024-25.

Proficient is the average share of students meeting the state standard across each school's state tests in 2023-24 and 2024-25; schools with fewer than 100 students and schools serving specialized populations are left out. Staffing figures come from the NCES Common Core of Data and count only schools that reported students and teachers in both years.
NameCityLevelGradesEnrollment
Macomb Senior High SchoolMacombHigh09-12660
Macomb Middle SchoolMacombMiddle06-08479
Lincoln Elem SchoolMacombElementaryKG-02412
Edison Elementary SchoolMacombElementary03-05397
MacArthur Early Childhood CenterMacombElementaryPK-PK127

About Macomb CUSD 185

Across 5 schools, Macomb CUSD 185 enrolls about 2,075 students in Illinois. By footprint it is a compact district.

On the level-by-level breakdown, Macomb CUSD 185 is built around 3 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high school.

Per-school enrollment averages around 415 in this district, meaningfully below the Illinois typical of 480.

Trend over the past 4 years. Total public-school enrollment in Macomb CUSD 185 has increased 9% since SY 2020-21, moving from about 1,910 students to 2,075.

On this page, the community for Macomb CUSD 185 discusses sports rivalries, cross-district programs, and shared facilities. Discussions cut across districts, schools, and grade levels.

Frequently asked questions

How many schools are in Macomb CUSD 185?
Macomb CUSD 185 operates 5 public K-12 schools in Illinois, serving approximately 2,075 students.
What is the mix of elementary, middle, and high schools in Macomb CUSD 185?
Macomb CUSD 185 includes 3 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school.
What is the largest school in Macomb CUSD 185?
Macomb Senior High School is the largest public school in Macomb CUSD 185 by enrollment, with approximately 660 students.
What grade levels does Macomb CUSD 185 serve?
Macomb CUSD 185 serves students from pre-K through grade 12 across 5 schools.