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Bourbonnais Upper Grade Center

Middle School · Bourbonnais SD 53

200 W John Casey Rd, Bourbonnais, IL 60914

Enrollment

488

Student-Teacher

13.6:1

Score

5.7

Grades

7th – 8th

Data vintage2022-23

How this school compares

Illinois schools

#2,315 of 3,813

In Bourbonnais

#4 of 6

public schools

In district

#3 of 5

Bourbonnais SD 53

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Bourbonnais Upper Grade Center

5.7/10

Middle School in Bourbonnais · grades 7th – 8th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.

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6.2/10

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About Bourbonnais Upper Grade Center

Bourbonnais Upper Grade Center is a public middle school in Bourbonnais, IL, part of Bourbonnais SD 53. Bourbonnais Upper Grade Center serves approximately 488 students, and covers grades 7th-8th, and has a 13.6:1 student-teacher ratio. Bourbonnais Upper Grade Center has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.7 out of 10 and ranks #2,315 of 3,813 schools in IL.

Structured state assessment records for Bourbonnais Upper Grade Center show 44% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 49% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

How it comparesOn par with district
  • This school 5.7 · Average
  • District avg 5.8
  • IL avg 6.1

Score Breakdown

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress5.3Average40%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-5.41 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics6.2Average35%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency21% (2021 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency27% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency24% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)28% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-4.3 pts
Adjusted Percentile46th
Resources & Environment5.7Average25%
Student-teacher ratio, per-pupil spending, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio13.6:1
Per-Pupil Spending$15,559
Chronic Absenteeism24.2%

Bourbonnais Upper Grade Center — Students at Bourbonnais Upper Grade Center score 24% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 28%).

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Equity & Diversity

Shown separately, not included in overall score

Free/Reduced Lunch

46.1%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

Test Scores IL EDFACTS (2021-22)

Math Proficiency 44.2% (multi-year average, 2009-2021)
School
State
N/A
ELA Proficiency 48.5% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
School
State
N/A

Based on 27 test records from IL state assessments. About our data

Proficiency Trend

↓ Declining

Average proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.

2009
Math
85%
ELA
86%
2010
Math
84%
ELA
82%
2011
Math
83%
ELA
82%
2012
Math
53%
ELA
55%
2013
Math
57%
ELA
64%
2014
Math
30%
ELA
40%
2015
Math
28%
ELA
33%
2016
Math
30%
ELA
41%
2017
Math
26%
ELA
35%
2018
Math
28%
ELA
40%
2019
Math
28%
ELA
40%
2020*
Math
21%
ELA
27%
2021*
Math
21%
ELA
27%
2022
ELA
27%

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 5.3/10.

How Bourbonnais Upper Grade Center Compares

See how Bourbonnais Upper Grade Center performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.

Overall Score
5.7/10
39th percentile in IL
Academic
6.2/10
Average
Growth
5.3/10
Average
Environment
5.7/10
Average

Funding & Resources

Free/Reduced Lunch
Students eligible for subsidized meals
46%
Teaching Staff
14:1 student-teacher ratio
36 teachers
Chronic Absenteeism
Students missing 15+ days per year (SY 2022-23)
24.2%

Location

200 W John Casey Rd, Bourbonnais, IL 60914

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering Bourbonnais Upper Grade Center may also want to explore other middle schools in the area. Liberty Intermediate School (rated 5.9/10, 1.4 miles away), with a very similar rating. Additionally, Bradley Central Middle School (rated 5.1/10, 1.7 miles away, in nearby Bradley), with a comparable rating. For more schools in Bourbonnais, see our Bourbonnais schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 4.2 mi
School Distance Rating
Alan B Shepard Elem School Bourbonnais 0.4 mi 6.2
Shabbona Elem School Bourbonnais 0.4 mi 5.5
Noel Levasseur Elem School Bourbonnais 0.5 mi 5.7
BISHOP MCNAMARA CATHOLIC SCHOOL,BOURBONNAIS Bourbonnais 0.7 mi 6.9
Bradley-Bourbonnais C High School Bradley 1.3 mi 6.7
Liberty Intermediate School Bourbonnais 1.4 mi 5.9
Bradley West Elem School Bradley 1.6 mi 5.9
ST PAUL'S LUTHERAN SCHOOL Bourbonnais 1.5 mi 5.4
Bradley Central Middle School Bradley 1.7 mi 5.1
BISHOP MCNAMARA CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL Kankakee 2.3 mi 3.8
Bradley East Elem School Bradley 2.2 mi 7.3
KANKAKEE TRINITY ACADEMY Kankakee 3.0 mi 6.2
Proegler School Kankakee 2.9 mi 4.6
John Kennedy Middle Grade School Kankakee 3.7 mi 5.2
Taft Primary School Kankakee 3.9 mi 4.4
King Middle Grade School Kankakee 3.7 mi 3.8
Steuben Elementary School Kankakee 3.9 mi 6.0
Lincoln Cltrl Ctr-Montessori Elem Kankakee 3.8 mi 4.6
Kankakee High School Kankakee 4.3 mi 6.4
Edison Primary School Kankakee 4.2 mi 2.7

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 60914 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$88,688

Median Home Value

$240,500

Median Rent

$1,206/mo

Population

28,503

College Educated

31.8%

Homeownership

71.1%

Avg Commute

21.8 min

Poverty Rate

8.9%

Median Age

35.6

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Bourbonnais Upper Grade Center

What grades does Bourbonnais Upper Grade Center serve?

Bourbonnais Upper Grade Center serves students in grades 7th through 8th.

How many students attend Bourbonnais Upper Grade Center?

Bourbonnais Upper Grade Center has an enrollment of approximately 488 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Bourbonnais Upper Grade Center?

The student-teacher ratio at Bourbonnais Upper Grade Center is 13.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Bourbonnais Upper Grade Center rank in IL?

Bourbonnais Upper Grade Center ranks #2,315 of 3,813 schools in IL.

What is Bourbonnais Upper Grade Center's MySchoolScout rating?

Bourbonnais Upper Grade Center has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.7 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 Bourbonnais Upper Grade Center?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Bourbonnais Upper Grade Center has 44% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 49% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Bourbonnais Upper Grade Center a charter school?

No, Bourbonnais Upper Grade Center is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Bourbonnais Upper Grade Center a Title I school?

No, Bourbonnais Upper Grade Center is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Bourbonnais Upper Grade Center?

46.1% of students at Bourbonnais Upper Grade Center qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score
68 Somewhat Walkable
Bike Score
53 Bikeable

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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)

Grades
7th – 8th
Enrollment
488
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.6:1
Teachers (FTE)
36
Free/Reduced Lunch
46.1%
Type
regular
Setting
Small Suburb
County
Kankakee County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
24.2%

District

Bourbonnais SD 53
District Enrollment
2,337
Schools in District
5
Per-Pupil Spending
$15,559
District Rank
#3 of 5

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