Edwardsville Cusd 7, IL - District Data

Original Research by School Decision on Edwardsville Cusd 7

Edwardsville CUSD 7 is a mid-sized district serving pre-K through grade 12 across Madison County, Illinois, covering communities including Edwardsville, Glen Carbon, Worden, and surrounding areas. With enrollment across a full grade span, the district educates a student population that is predominantly white, with meaningful representation of students from Black, multiracial, Hispanic, and Asian backgrounds.

On state assessments in 2024-25, the district's proficiency picture is mixed, a profile worth understanding directly. In elementary and early middle grades, proficiency rates in English language arts tend to run in the upper range, with fourth grade reaching near two-thirds proficiency. Math performance is less consistent: third and fourth grades show proficiency near or above 57 percent, but by fifth grade that drops to about half, and sixth grade falls further to around 41 percent. Middle grades show proficiency in the upper 40s to low 60s in ELA, while math proficiency in grades six and eight hovers in the low to mid 40s. In science, fifth and eighth graders showed proficiency near 57 and 59 percent respectively. Across subjects and grades, the district's overall proficiency index places it in the top quartile among Madison County's districts, a meaningful strength. Chronic absenteeism in the district runs at a rate that ranks in the top quartile countywide, suggesting attendance is a managed strength relative to peers.

The housing market serving the district centers on Edwardsville, where home values have appreciated modestly year-over-year. Median home values across the district's zip codes are moderate to upper-moderate for Illinois, with Edwardsville and Glen Carbon commanding the highest values. Rental costs are below the state benchmark. The affordability calculation, weighing estimated mortgage costs against regional income, suggests housing is accessible relative to national benchmarks, though price-to-income ratios place homes in the upper-moderate range for the area.

Two recent district decisions shape the environment for families. In April 2023, voters approved a zero-tax-rate-change bond referendum funding facility, safety, and security upgrades district-wide, including a major rebuild of Lincoln Middle School with new secured entry, gymnasiums, commons, media center, and locker rooms. That work is ongoing and represents lasting investment in school environments without raising the tax levy. More recently, in March 2025, the school board voted to dismiss 16 non-tenured probationary teachers and not replace seven retiring teachers, citing the need for financial stability amid inflation and reduced state revenue. The district stated the cuts saved a material amount annually. This staffing reduction, if it shifts class sizes or program availability, is a factor families should investigate directly with the district when weighing enrollment or residence decisions.

The district operates at least 15 schools spanning the full PK-12 range, including elementary schools across multiple communities, two middle schools, one high school, and an alternative school. State testing participation rates are consistently in the high 90s or above 99 percent across grades, indicating strong compliance and engagement in the assessment process.

Detailed grade-band proficiency data and per-pupil spending figures are on the data section. For families deciding whether this district fits their child's needs and academic trajectory, the strength in overall proficiency standing, moderate housing costs, and recent facility improvements are clear positives; the variability in math achievement and the recent staff reductions warrant a direct conversation with building leaders about program coherence, class composition, and any changes to course offerings or support services.

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District Context

Officially reported figures, 2024-25.

Enrollment

7,211

Grades

PK–12

Schools

Student body

Hispanic 5%

Black 8%

White 77%

Asian 3%

Two+ 7%

Am. Indian / AK Native 0%

Hawaiian / Pac. Isl. 0%

By economic status

Percent proficient by grade, as reported

Economically disadvantaged

Not disadvantaged

ELA

Gr 3

32%

—

Gr 4

46%

—

Gr 5

39%

—

Gr 6

43%

—

Gr 7

42%

—

Gr 8

35%

—

Math

Gr 3

33%

—

Gr 4

32%

—

Gr 5

25%

—

Gr 6

19%

—

Gr 7

22%

—

Gr 8

27%

—

Science

Gr 5

36%

—

Gr 8

38%

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Schools in this District

15 schools are officially reported under this district.

Columbus Elem School

Edwardsville High School

Lincoln Middle School

Glen Carbon Elem School

LeClaire Elem School

N O Nelson Elem School

Hamel Elementary School

Woodland Elementary School

Midway School

Worden Elementary School

District 7 Alternative School

Liberty Middle School

Goshen Elementary

Albert Cassens Elementary

Madison Co Detention Center

Academic Performance

Percent of students meeting or exceeding state standards, by grade.

Mathematics

6 grades reported

60%

Grade 3

57%

Grade 4

51%

Grade 5

41%

Grade 6

49%

Grade 7

43%

Grade 8

English Language Arts

6 grades reported

52%

Grade 3

64%

Grade 4

60%

Grade 5

59%

Grade 6

60%

Grade 7

56%

Grade 8

Science

2 grades reported

57%

Grade 5

59%

Grade 8

Housing & Real Estate

Data as of April 2026 | District-weighted from constituent ZIP codes

Home Values

Typical home value$310,688

Year-over-year change+5.3%

Range across 13 ZIP codes$79K to $333K

vs. state typical1.07x

vs. national typical0.84x

Home value trend (12 months)

ZIP code home values (13 ZIP codes)

ZIP	City	Value	YoY	Weight
62025	Edwardsville	$330K	+5.2%	54.9%
62097	Worden	$309K	+5.8%	16.0%
62021	Dorsey	$288K	+5.3%	9.9%
62067	Moro	$230K	+5.3%	8.3%
62034	Glen Carbon	$333K	+5.5%	6.2%
62001	Alhambra	$283K	+7.6%	1.9%
62010	Bethalto	$202K	+5.4%	0.7%
62046	Hamel	$282K	+4.2%	0.6%
62095	Wood River	$130K	+3.0%	0.5%
62048	Hartford	$79K	-2.5%	0.2%
62087		$94K	-7.9%	0.1%
62088	Staunton	$170K	+5.9%	0.0%
62062	Maryville	$331K	+5.2%	0.0%

Rental Market

Typical monthly rent$1,468/mo

Year-over-year change+2.2%

Range across 2 ZIP codes$1,022 to $1,471/mo

Rent trend (12 months)

ZIP code rents (2 ZIP codes)

ZIP	City	Rent/mo	YoY	Weight
62025	Edwardsville	$1,471	+2.2%	54.9%
62095	Wood River	$1,022	—	0.5%

Affordability

Est. monthly mortgage (20% down at 6.48%)$1,568/mo

Home price / national median income3.7x

Annual rent / national median income21.0%

Est. mortgage exceeds rent by$100/mo

Comparison

State typical home value$290,210 (+4.9% YoY)

National typical home value$368,198 (+0.6% YoY)

State ZHVI trend (12 months)

National ZHVI trend (12 months)

Economic Context

30-year fixed mortgage rate6.48%

National unemployment rate4.3%

National median household income$83,730

CPI: Rent of shelter (index)447.05

30-year fixed mortgage rate (12 months)

National unemployment rate (12 months)

National median household income (12 months)

CPI: Rent of shelter (index) (12 months)

Sources: Zillow Home Value Index and Zillow Observed Rent Index (Zillow Group), Realtor.com via Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis (FRED)

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