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#3284 of 3,813 schools in IL

Blue Ridge Intermediate-jr HS

Middle School · Blue Ridge Cusd 18 · Mansfield, IL

A Blue Ridge Cusd 18 middle school where students score 13 points below what's typical for similar communities.

107 South McKinley Street, Mansfield, IL 61854

  • Math 12% proficient (2021)
  • Reading 16% proficient (2022)
  • 12.1:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress2.1Needs Improvement40%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-6.81 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics4.0Below Average35%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency12% (2021 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency16% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency14% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)27% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-13.2 pts
Adjusted Percentile21th
Resources & Environment8.6Excellent25%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio12.1:1
District spending per student$18,061
Chronic Absenteeism20.3%

Students at Blue Ridge Intermediate-jr HS score 14% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 27%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. IL average.

Math Proficiency12%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency16%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 11 points since 2019, to 16% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
92%
ELA
87%
2010
Math
92%
ELA
82%
2011
Math
92%
ELA
87%
2012
Math
62%
ELA
72%
2013
Math
53%
ELA
58%
2014
Math
17%
ELA
30%
2015
Math
19%
ELA
27%
2016
Math
19%
ELA
39%
2017
Math
20%
ELA
45%
2018
Math
17%
ELA
36%
2019
Math
17%
ELA
36%
2020*
Math
12%
ELA
22%
2021*
Math
12%
ELA
22%
2022
ELA
16%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 40% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 47% (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

48.4%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Blue Ridge Intermediate-jr HS 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 28Car-Dependent
  • Bike 31Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Average401/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

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

$84,338

Median home value

$162,200

Median rent

$1,057/mo

College educated

24.6%

Homeownership

83.5%

Poverty rate

5.3%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 61854; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

1 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Mahomet-seymour JR High SchoolEnrollment path unverified6.26–84.9 mi790Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Blue Ridge Cusd 18

Schools in district
3
Rank in district
#3 of 3
District spending per student
$18,061NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
8.8%Census SAIPE · 2024

Blue Ridge Intermediate-jr HS is listed in Blue Ridge CUSD 18; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Blue Ridge Intermediate-jr HS

Blue Ridge Intermediate-jr HS is a public middle school in Mansfield, IL, part of Blue Ridge Cusd 18, serving approximately 217 students in grades 4th-8th with a 12.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.4 out of 10 and ranks #3,284 of 3,813 schools in IL. State assessment records show 40% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 47% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Blue Ridge Intermediate-jr HS

What grades does Blue Ridge Intermediate-jr HS serve?

Blue Ridge Intermediate-jr HS serves students in grades 4th through 8th.

How many students attend Blue Ridge Intermediate-jr HS?

Blue Ridge Intermediate-jr HS has an enrollment of approximately 217 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Blue Ridge Intermediate-jr HS?

The student-teacher ratio at Blue Ridge Intermediate-jr HS is 12.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Blue Ridge Intermediate-jr HS rank in IL?

Blue Ridge Intermediate-jr HS ranks #3,284 of 3,813 schools in IL.

What is Blue Ridge Intermediate-jr HS's MySchoolScout rating?

Blue Ridge Intermediate-jr HS has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.4 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 Blue Ridge Intermediate-jr HS?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Blue Ridge Intermediate-jr HS has 40% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 47% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Blue Ridge Intermediate-jr HS a charter school?

No, Blue Ridge Intermediate-jr HS is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Blue Ridge Intermediate-jr HS a Title I school?

No, Blue Ridge Intermediate-jr HS is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Blue Ridge Intermediate-jr HS?

48.4% of students at Blue Ridge Intermediate-jr HS 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
4th – 8th
Enrollment
217
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.1:1
Teachers (FTE)
18
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Rural
County
Piatt County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
20.3%
Area population (ZIP 61854)
1,356
Area median age
46
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 61854; 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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