Murphysboro CUSD 186

The Murphysboro CUSD 186 is located in Murphysboro, IL and includes 4 schools that serve 2,048 students in grades PK through 12.  

District Spending

The Murphysboro CUSD 186 spends $8,641 per pupil in current expenditures.  The district spends 58% on instruction, 36% on support services, and 6% on other elementary and secondary expenditures.

District Student-Teacher Ratio

The Murphysboro CUSD 186 has 15 students for every full-time equivalent teacher, with the IL state average being 16 students per full-time equivalent teacher.  

District Student Information

The Murphysboro CUSD 186 had a grades 9-12 dropout rate of 2% in 2008.  The national grades 9-12 dropout rate in 2007 was 4.4%.  

In the Murphysboro CUSD 186, 22% of students have an IEP (Individualized Education Program).  An IEP is a written plan for students eligible for special needs services.  

The Murphysboro CUSD 186 serves 2% English Language Learners (ELL).  ELL students are in the process of acquiring and learning English Language skills.