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Athens Junior High School

Middle School · Athens Cusd 213 · Athens, IL

An Athens Cusd 213 middle school where students score 7 points below what's typical for similar communities.

501 Warrior Way, Athens, IL 62613

  • Math 22% proficient (2021)
  • Reading 27% proficient (2022)
  • 18.5:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress7.1Very Good40%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-4.59 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics6.0Average35%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency22% (2021 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency27% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency25% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)31% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-6.6 pts
Adjusted Percentile43th
Resources & Environment2.1Needs Improvement25%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio18.5:1
District spending per student$12,806
Chronic Absenteeism27%

Students at Athens Junior High School score 24% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 31%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. IL average.

Math Proficiency22%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency27%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 20 points since 2019, to 27% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
87%
ELA
77%
2010
Math
87%
ELA
82%
2011
Math
82%
ELA
82%
2012
Math
52%
ELA
52%
2013
Math
62%
ELA
67%
2014
Math
22%
ELA
32%
2015
Math
22%
ELA
22%
2016
Math
22%
ELA
37%
2017
Math
32%
ELA
47%
2018
Math
37%
ELA
57%
2019
Math
37%
ELA
57%
2020*
Math
22%
ELA
37%
2021*
Math
22%
ELA
37%
2022
ELA
27%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 45% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 51% (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 score

Free/reduced lunch

39.9%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Athens Junior 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 44Car-Dependent
  • Bike 42Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: Average689/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Athens), 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

$95,591

Median home value

$189,200

Median rent

$911/mo

College educated

32.3%

Homeownership

82.1%

Poverty rate

6.8%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 62613; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

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Nearby same-level schools

0 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

No verified same-level alternatives

The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.

Athens Cusd 213

Schools in district
4
Rank in district
#4 of 4
District spending per student
$12,806NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
7.9%Census SAIPE · 2024

Athens Junior High School is listed in Athens CUSD 213; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Athens Junior High School

Athens Junior High School is a public middle school in Athens, IL, part of Athens Cusd 213, serving approximately 148 students in grades 7th-8th with a 18.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.5 out of 10 and ranks #2,472 of 3,813 schools in IL. State assessment records show 45% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 51% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Athens Junior High School

What grades does Athens Junior High School serve?

Athens Junior High School serves students in grades 7th through 8th.

How many students attend Athens Junior High School?

Athens Junior High School has an enrollment of approximately 148 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Athens Junior High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Athens Junior High School is 18.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Athens Junior High School rank in IL?

Athens Junior High School ranks #2,472 of 3,813 schools in IL.

What is Athens Junior High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Athens Junior High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.5 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 Athens Junior High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Athens Junior High School has 45% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 51% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Athens Junior High School a charter school?

No, Athens Junior High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Athens Junior High School a Title I school?

No, Athens Junior High School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Athens Junior High School?

39.9% of students at Athens Junior 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
7th – 8th
Enrollment
148
Student-Teacher Ratio
18.5:1
Teachers (FTE)
8
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Rural
County
Menard County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
27.0%
Area population (ZIP 62613)
3,659
Area average commute
24.2 min
Area median age
37.1
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 62613; 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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