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#1597 of 3,813 schools in IL
Top 42% in state
Breese Elem School
Middle School · Breese Esd 12 · Breese, IL
A Breese Esd 12 middle school serving grades 2nd – 8th.
777 Memorial Dr, Breese, IL 62230
- Math 26% proficient (2021)
- Reading 48% proficient (2022)
- 16.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Breese Elem School score 37% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 34%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IL average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 9 points since 2019, to 48% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 53% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 64% (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 25 test records from IL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
33.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Breese Elem School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 42Car-Dependent
- Bike 38Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Low197/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Breese), 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
$81,824
Median home value
$209,100
Median rent
$776/mo
College educated
28.7%
Homeownership
81.3%
Poverty rate
4.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 62230; 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.
Breese Esd 12
- Schools in district
- 2
- Rank in district
- #2 of 2
- District spending per student
- $9,717NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 8.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
Breese Elem School is listed in Breese ESD 12; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Breese Elem School
Breese Elem School is a public middle school in Breese, IL, part of Breese Esd 12, serving approximately 421 students in grades 2nd-8th with a 16.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 out of 10 and ranks #1,597 of 3,813 schools in IL. State assessment records show 53% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 64% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Breese Elem School
What grades does Breese Elem School serve?
Breese Elem School serves students in grades 2nd through 8th.
How many students attend Breese Elem School?
Breese Elem School has an enrollment of approximately 421 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Breese Elem School?
The student-teacher ratio at Breese Elem School is 16.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Breese Elem School rank in IL?
Breese Elem School ranks #1,597 of 3,813 schools in IL.
What is Breese Elem School's MySchoolScout rating?
Breese Elem School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 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 Breese Elem School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Breese Elem School has 53% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 64% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Breese Elem School a charter school?
No, Breese Elem School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Breese Elem School a Title I school?
No, Breese Elem School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Breese Elem School?
33.3% of students at Breese Elem 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
- 2nd – 8th
- Enrollment
- 421
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 26
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- Clinton County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 10.2%
- Phone
- (618) 526-7128
- Area population (ZIP 62230)
- 6,406
- Area average commute
- 26.5 min
- Area median age
- 41.7
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 62230; 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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