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Argenta-oreana Middle School
Middle School · Argenta-oreana Cusd 1 · Argenta, IL
An Argenta-oreana Cusd 1 middle school where students score 8 points below what's typical for similar communities.
200 E East St, Argenta, IL 62501
- Math 8% proficient (2021)
- Reading 19% proficient (2022)
- 12.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Argenta-oreana Middle School score 14% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 22%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IL average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 66 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 19% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 36% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 40% (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
60.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 27Car-Dependent
- Bike 35Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$94,479
Median home value
$189,500
Median rent
$984/mo
College educated
33%
Homeownership
93.6%
Poverty rate
3.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 62501; 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.
Argenta-oreana Cusd 1
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #3 of 3
- District spending per student
- $13,506NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 10.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Argenta-oreana Middle School is listed in Argenta-Oreana CUSD 1; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Argenta-oreana Middle School
Argenta-oreana Middle School is a public middle school in Argenta, IL, part of Argenta-oreana Cusd 1, serving approximately 178 students in grades 6th-8th with a 12.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.3 out of 10 and ranks #3,704 of 3,813 schools in IL. State assessment records show 36% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 40% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Argenta-oreana Middle School
What grades does Argenta-oreana Middle School serve?
Argenta-oreana Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Argenta-oreana Middle School?
Argenta-oreana Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 178 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Argenta-oreana Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Argenta-oreana Middle School is 12.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Argenta-oreana Middle School rank in IL?
Argenta-oreana Middle School ranks #3,704 of 3,813 schools in IL.
What is Argenta-oreana Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Argenta-oreana Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.3 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 Argenta-oreana Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Argenta-oreana Middle School has 36% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 40% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Argenta-oreana Middle School a charter school?
No, Argenta-oreana Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Argenta-oreana Middle School a Title I school?
No, Argenta-oreana Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Argenta-oreana Middle School?
60.1% of students at Argenta-oreana 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
- 178
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 14
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Macon County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 34.8%
- Phone
- (217) 795-2163
- Area population (ZIP 62501)
- 2,113
- Area average commute
- 24.5 min
- Area median age
- 50.2
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 62501; 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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