Very Good
#783 of 3,813 schools in IL
Top 21% in state
Bement Middle School
Middle School · Bement Cusd 5 · Bement, IL
A Bement Cusd 5 middle school where students score 11 points above what's typical for similar communities.
201 S Champaign St, Bement, IL 61813
- Math 25% proficient (2021)
- Reading 62% proficient (2022)
- 16.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Bement Middle School score 43% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 32%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IL average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 14-year record (2009–2022), then recovered 15 points since 2019, reaching 62% in 2022.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 40% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 58% (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
37.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Bement 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 34Car-Dependent
- Bike 42Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average401/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$82,750
Median home value
$103,600
Median rent
$686/mo
College educated
18.1%
Homeownership
81.5%
Poverty rate
5.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 61813; 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.
Bement Cusd 5
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #1 of 3
- District spending per student
- $17,095NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 14.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Bement Middle School is listed in Bement CUSD 5; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Bement Middle School
Bement Middle School is a public middle school in Bement, IL, part of Bement Cusd 5, serving approximately 67 students in grades 6th-8th with a 16.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 out of 10 and ranks #783 of 3,813 schools in IL. State assessment records show 40% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 58% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Bement Middle School
What grades does Bement Middle School serve?
Bement Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Bement Middle School?
Bement Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 67 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bement Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Bement Middle School is 16.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Bement Middle School rank in IL?
Bement Middle School ranks #783 of 3,813 schools in IL.
What is Bement Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Bement Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 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 Bement Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Bement Middle School has 40% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 58% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Bement Middle School a charter school?
No, Bement Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Bement Middle School a Title I school?
No, Bement Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Bement Middle School?
37.3% of students at Bement 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
- 67
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 4
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Piatt County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 14.9%
- Phone
- (217) 678-4200
- Area population (ZIP 61813)
- 1,813
- Area average commute
- 24.2 min
- Area median age
- 41.2
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 61813; 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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