Very Good
#700 of 3,813 schools in IL
Top 18% in state
Aplington Middle School
Middle School · Polo Cusd 222 · Polo, IL
A Polo Cusd 222 middle school where students score 14 points above what's typical for similar communities.
610 E Mason St, Polo, IL 61064
- Math 27% proficient (2021)
- Reading 52% proficient (2022)
- 11.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Aplington Middle School score 40% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 25%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IL average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 14-year record (2009–2022), then recovered 13 points since 2019, reaching 52% in 2022.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 43% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 55% (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
52.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Aplington Middle 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 32Car-Dependent
- Bike 40Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Low45/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Polo), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$71,296
Median home value
$160,700
Median rent
$799/mo
College educated
17.9%
Homeownership
67.9%
Poverty rate
14.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 61064; 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.
Polo Cusd 222
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #1 of 3
- District spending per student
- $14,818NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 13.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Aplington Middle School is listed in Polo CUSD 222; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Aplington Middle School
Aplington Middle School is a public middle school in Polo, IL, part of Polo Cusd 222, serving approximately 105 students in grades 6th-8th with a 11.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 out of 10 and ranks #700 of 3,813 schools in IL. State assessment records show 43% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 55% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Aplington Middle School
What grades does Aplington Middle School serve?
Aplington Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Aplington Middle School?
Aplington Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 105 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Aplington Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Aplington Middle School is 11.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Aplington Middle School rank in IL?
Aplington Middle School ranks #700 of 3,813 schools in IL.
What is Aplington Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Aplington Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 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 Aplington Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Aplington Middle School has 43% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 55% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Aplington Middle School a charter school?
No, Aplington Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Aplington Middle School a Title I school?
No, Aplington Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Aplington Middle School?
52.4% of students at Aplington Middle 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
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 105
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 9
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Ogle County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 11.4%
- Phone
- (815) 946-2519
- Area population (ZIP 61064)
- 3,891
- Area average commute
- 28.3 min
- Area median age
- 43.7
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 61064; 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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