Very Good
#878 of 3,813 schools in IL
Top 23% in state
Bernard Long Elem Sch
Elementary School · Madison Cusd 12 · Madison, IL
A Madison Cusd 12 elementary school where students score 4 points above what's typical for similar communities.
1003 Farrish St, Madison, IL 62060
- Math 5% proficient (2021)
- Reading 12% proficient (2022)
- 11.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Bernard Long Elem Sch score 8% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 4%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IL average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 23 points across the 11-year record (2012–2022) and has held near 12% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 10% (multi-year average, 2012-2021) · reading/ELA 12% (multi-year average, 2012-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 21 test records from IL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
98.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Bernard Long Elem Sch sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 33Car-Dependent
- Bike 39Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average290/100K
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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
$40,139
Median home value
$53,600
Median rent
$1,019/mo
College educated
7.5%
Homeownership
46.4%
Poverty rate
34.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 62060; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Venice Elem SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.0 | PK–8 | 1.7 mi | 85 | Compare → |
| Rivers of Life Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.9private | PK–12 | 1.9 mi | 118 | Compare → |
| Lovejoy Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.1 | PK–5 | 2.1 mi | 75 | Compare → |
| Prather Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 2.6 | PK–K | 2.2 mi | 657 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Madison Cusd 12
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #1 of 3
- District spending per student
- $22,536NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 34.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
Bernard Long Elem Sch is listed in Madison CUSD 12; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Bernard Long Elem Sch
Bernard Long Elem Sch is a public elementary school in Madison, IL, part of Madison Cusd 12, serving approximately 348 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 11.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 out of 10 and ranks #878 of 3,813 schools in IL. State assessment records show 10% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2021) and 12% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Bernard Long Elem Sch
What grades does Bernard Long Elem Sch serve?
Bernard Long Elem Sch serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Bernard Long Elem Sch?
Bernard Long Elem Sch has an enrollment of approximately 348 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bernard Long Elem Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at Bernard Long Elem Sch is 11.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Bernard Long Elem Sch rank in IL?
Bernard Long Elem Sch ranks #878 of 3,813 schools in IL.
What is Bernard Long Elem Sch's MySchoolScout rating?
Bernard Long Elem Sch has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 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 Bernard Long Elem Sch?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Bernard Long Elem Sch has 10% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2021) and 12% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2022).
Is Bernard Long Elem Sch a charter school?
No, Bernard Long Elem Sch is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Bernard Long Elem Sch a Title I school?
No, Bernard Long Elem Sch is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Bernard Long Elem Sch?
98.3% of students at Bernard Long Elem Sch 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
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 348
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 30
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Madison County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 56.3%
- Phone
- (618) 876-6409
- Area population (ZIP 62060)
- 3,619
- Area median age
- 42.8
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 62060; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2012-2021, multi-year average, 2012-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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