Below Average
#3114 of 3,813 schools in IL
Amboy JR High School
Middle School · Amboy Cusd 272 · Amboy, IL
An Amboy Cusd 272 middle school where students score 7 points below what's typical for similar communities.
240 N Metcalf Ave, Amboy, IL 61310
- Math 14% proficient (2021)
- Reading 25% proficient (2022)
- 12.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Amboy JR High School score 20% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 27%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IL average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 62 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 25% recently.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 41% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 43% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 27 test records from IL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
49.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Amboy JR High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 29Car-Dependent
- Bike 41Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Low180/100K
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Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$75,417
Median home value
$173,700
Median rent
$893/mo
College educated
11%
Homeownership
78.5%
Poverty rate
6.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 61310; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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Nearby same-level schools
0 from verified nearby records
No verified same-level alternatives
The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.
Amboy Cusd 272
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #3 of 3
- District spending per student
- $17,197NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 10.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
Amboy JR High School is listed in Amboy CUSD 272; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Amboy JR High School
Amboy JR High School is a public middle school in Amboy, IL, part of Amboy Cusd 272, serving approximately 207 students in grades 5th-8th with a 12.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.7 out of 10 and ranks #3,114 of 3,813 schools in IL. State assessment records show 41% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 43% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Amboy JR High School
What grades does Amboy JR High School serve?
Amboy JR High School serves students in grades 5th through 8th.
How many students attend Amboy JR High School?
Amboy JR High School has an enrollment of approximately 207 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Amboy JR High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Amboy JR High School is 12.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Amboy JR High School rank in IL?
Amboy JR High School ranks #3,114 of 3,813 schools in IL.
What is Amboy JR High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Amboy JR High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.7 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Amboy JR High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Amboy JR High School has 41% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 43% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Amboy JR High School a charter school?
No, Amboy JR High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Amboy JR High School a Title I school?
No, Amboy JR High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Amboy JR High School?
49.3% of students at Amboy JR High School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 5th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 207
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 17
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Lee County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 17.4%
- Phone
- (815) 857-3528
- Area population (ZIP 61310)
- 3,532
- Area average commute
- 28.1 min
- Area median age
- 49.6
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2021 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 61310; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2021, multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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