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Auburn Middle School

Elementary School · Auburn Cusd 10 · Auburn, IL

An Auburn Cusd 10 elementary school where students score 15 points below what's typical for similar communities.

601 N 7th St, Auburn, IL 62615

  • Math 11% proficient (2021)
  • Reading 15% proficient (2022)
  • 12.6:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress1.7Needs Improvement50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-7.22 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics3.8Needs Improvement30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency11% (2021 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency15% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency13% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)28% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-15.2 pts
Adjusted Percentile19th
Resources & Environment6.3Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio12.6:1
District spending per student$13,132
Chronic Absenteeism16.4%

Students at Auburn Middle School score 13% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 28%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. IL average.

Math Proficiency11%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency15%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 9 points since 2019, to 15% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
91%
ELA
87%
2010
Math
93%
ELA
87%
2011
Math
91%
ELA
87%
2012
Math
61%
ELA
69%
2013
Math
71%
ELA
65%
2014
Math
18%
ELA
29%
2015
Math
31%
ELA
23%
2016
Math
29%
ELA
27%
2017
Math
23%
ELA
39%
2018
Math
20%
ELA
27%
2019
Math
20%
ELA
27%
2020*
Math
11%
ELA
8%
2021*
Math
11%
ELA
8%
2022
ELA
15%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 44% (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 score

Free/reduced lunch

46.3%

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 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 45Car-Dependent
  • Bike 45Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: Elevated725/100K

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

$79,375

Median home value

$154,100

Median rent

$941/mo

College educated

24.9%

Homeownership

83.6%

Poverty rate

9.4%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 62615; 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.

Auburn Cusd 10

Schools in district
4
Rank in district
#4 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 Middle School is listed in Auburn CUSD 10; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Auburn Middle School

Auburn Middle School is a public elementary school in Auburn, IL, part of Auburn Cusd 10, serving approximately 201 students in grades 3rd-5th with a 12.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.2 out of 10 and ranks #3,723 of 3,813 schools in IL. State assessment records show 44% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 43% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Auburn Middle School

What grades does Auburn Middle School serve?

Auburn Middle School serves students in grades 3rd through 5th.

How many students attend Auburn Middle School?

Auburn Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 201 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Auburn Middle School?

The student-teacher ratio at Auburn Middle School is 12.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Auburn Middle School rank in IL?

Auburn Middle School ranks #3,723 of 3,813 schools in IL.

What is Auburn Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?

Auburn Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.2 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 Middle School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Auburn Middle School has 44% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 43% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Auburn Middle School a charter school?

No, Auburn Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Auburn Middle School a Title I school?

No, Auburn Middle School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Auburn Middle School?

46.3% of students at Auburn 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
3rd – 5th
Enrollment
201
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.6:1
Teachers (FTE)
16
Type
regular
Setting
Fringe Rural
County
Sangamon County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
16.4%
Area population (ZIP 62615)
5,075
Area median age
36.2
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 62615; 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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