Below Average
#3389 of 3,813 schools in IL
Beecher Junior High School
Middle School · Beecher Cusd 200u · Beecher, IL
A Beecher Cusd 200u middle school where students score 13 points below what's typical for similar communities.
101 E Church Rd, Beecher, IL 60401
- Math 11% proficient (2021)
- Reading 31% proficient (2022)
- 13.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Beecher Junior High School score 21% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 34%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IL average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 61 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 31% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 43% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 54% (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
33.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 13Car-Dependent
- Bike 30Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Average427/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Beecher), 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
$92,279
Median home value
$239,000
Median rent
$1,078/mo
College educated
19.5%
Homeownership
84.9%
Poverty rate
4.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 60401; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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Nearby same-level schools
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The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.
Beecher Cusd 200u
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #3 of 3
- District spending per student
- $15,067NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 7.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Beecher Junior High School is listed in Beecher CUSD 200U; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Beecher Junior High School
Beecher Junior High School is a public middle school in Beecher, IL, part of Beecher Cusd 200u, serving approximately 263 students in grades 6th-8th with a 13.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.2 out of 10 and ranks #3,389 of 3,813 schools in IL. State assessment records show 43% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 54% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Beecher Junior High School
What grades does Beecher Junior High School serve?
Beecher Junior High School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Beecher Junior High School?
Beecher Junior High School has an enrollment of approximately 263 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Beecher Junior High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Beecher Junior High School is 13.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Beecher Junior High School rank in IL?
Beecher Junior High School ranks #3,389 of 3,813 schools in IL.
What is Beecher Junior High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Beecher Junior High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.2 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 Beecher Junior High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Beecher Junior High School has 43% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 54% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Beecher Junior High School a charter school?
No, Beecher Junior High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Beecher Junior High School a Title I school?
No, Beecher Junior High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Beecher Junior High School?
33.1% of students at Beecher 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
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 263
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 19
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Will County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 20.5%
- Phone
- (708) 946-3412
- Area population (ZIP 60401)
- 7,581
- Area average commute
- 32 min
- Area median age
- 42.6
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 60401; 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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