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#3232 of 3,813 schools in IL

Auburn JR High at Divernon

Middle School · Auburn Cusd 10 · Divernon, IL

An Auburn Cusd 10 middle school where students score 12 points below what's typical for similar communities.

303 E Kenney St, Divernon, IL 62530

  • Math 14% proficient (2021)
  • Reading 22% proficient (2022)
  • 13.3:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress4.6Below Average40%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-5.66 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics4.7Below Average35%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency14% (2021 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency22% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency18% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)30% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-12.2 pts
Adjusted Percentile28th
Resources & Environment4.2Below Average25%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio13.3:1
District spending per student$13,132
Chronic Absenteeism28.5%

Students at Auburn JR High at Divernon score 18% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 30%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. IL average.

Math Proficiency14%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency22%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 14 points since 2019, to 22% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
82%
ELA
78%
2010
Math
89%
ELA
81%
2011
Math
84%
ELA
84%
2012
Math
57%
ELA
54%
2013
Math
58%
ELA
58%
2014
Math
27%
ELA
33%
2015
Math
20%
ELA
29%
2016
Math
17%
ELA
27%
2017
Math
27%
ELA
42%
2018
Math
24%
ELA
48%
2019
Math
24%
ELA
48%
2020*
Math
14%
ELA
20%
2021*
Math
14%
ELA
20%
2022
ELA
22%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 41% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 46% (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

41.8%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

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The neighborhood

Where Auburn JR High at Divernon 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 17Car-Dependent
  • Bike 43Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: Elevated814/100K

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

$74,535

Median home value

$145,300

Median rent

$839/mo

College educated

24.1%

Homeownership

81.2%

Poverty rate

12.1%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 62530; 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.

Auburn Cusd 10

Schools in district
4
Rank in district
#3 of 4
District spending per student
$13,132NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
5.5%Census SAIPE · 2024

Auburn JR High at Divernon is listed in Auburn CUSD 10; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Auburn JR High at Divernon

Auburn JR High at Divernon is a public middle school in Divernon, IL, part of Auburn Cusd 10, serving approximately 239 students in grades 6th-8th with a 13.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.5 out of 10 and ranks #3,232 of 3,813 schools in IL. State assessment records show 41% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 46% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Auburn JR High at Divernon

What grades does Auburn JR High at Divernon serve?

Auburn JR High at Divernon serves students in grades 6th through 8th.

How many students attend Auburn JR High at Divernon?

Auburn JR High at Divernon has an enrollment of approximately 239 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Auburn JR High at Divernon?

The student-teacher ratio at Auburn JR High at Divernon is 13.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Auburn JR High at Divernon rank in IL?

Auburn JR High at Divernon ranks #3,232 of 3,813 schools in IL.

What is Auburn JR High at Divernon's MySchoolScout rating?

Auburn JR High at Divernon has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.5 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 Auburn JR High at Divernon?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Auburn JR High at Divernon has 41% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 46% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Auburn JR High at Divernon a charter school?

No, Auburn JR High at Divernon is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Auburn JR High at Divernon a Title I school?

No, Auburn JR High at Divernon is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Auburn JR High at Divernon?

41.8% of students at Auburn JR High at Divernon 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
239
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.3:1
Teachers (FTE)
18
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Rural
County
Sangamon County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
28.5%
Area population (ZIP 62530)
1,538
Area average commute
27.1 min
Area median age
36.3
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 62530; 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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