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Brimfield High School

High School · Brimfield Cusd 309 · Brimfield, IL

A Brimfield Cusd 309 high school where students score 5 points below what's typical for similar communities.

323 E Clinton St, Brimfield, IL 61517

  • Math 35% proficient (2021)
  • Reading 45% proficient (2022)
  • 4/5 advanced STEM subjects

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress8.9Excellent25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-2.83 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics7.3Very Good25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency34.5% (2021 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency44.5% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency40% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)45% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-5.4 pts
Adjusted Percentile60th
College Readiness2.4Needs Improvement30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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AP Participation5.3%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment6.8Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio11.6:1
District spending per student$15,095
Chronic Absenteeism24.4%

Students at Brimfield High School score 40% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 45%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. IL average.

Math Proficiency35%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency45%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 5 points since 2019, to 45% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
75%
ELA
65%
2010
Math
72%
ELA
77%
2011
Math
55%
ELA
75%
2012
Math
67%
ELA
77%
2013
Math
75%
ELA
85%
2014
Math
25%
ELA
45%
2015
Math
5%
ELA
37%
2016
Math
45%
ELA
35%
2017
Math
55%
ELA
45%
2018
Math
55%
ELA
45%
2019
Math
55%
ELA
45%
2020*
Math
35%
ELA
45%
2021*
Math
35%
ELA
45%
2022
ELA
45%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 50% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 54% (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

10%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Brimfield High 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 25Car-Dependent
  • Bike 39Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Average380/100K

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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

$86,512

Median home value

$269,600

Median rent

$832/mo

College educated

38.9%

Homeownership

84.7%

Poverty rate

3.6%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 61517; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs1AP course offered
5.3% participation·State avg: 2.7 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses4of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

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.

Brimfield Cusd 309

Schools in district
2
Rank in district
#2 of 2
District spending per student
$15,095NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
4.2%Census SAIPE · 2024

Brimfield High School is listed in Brimfield CUSD 309; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Brimfield High School

Brimfield High School is a public high school in Brimfield, IL, part of Brimfield Cusd 309, serving approximately 209 students in grades 9th-12th with a 11.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.1 out of 10 and ranks #1,971 of 3,813 schools in IL. State assessment records show 50% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 54% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Brimfield High School

What grades does Brimfield High School serve?

Brimfield High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Brimfield High School?

Brimfield High School has an enrollment of approximately 209 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Brimfield High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Brimfield High School 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 Brimfield High School rank in IL?

Brimfield High School ranks #1,971 of 3,813 schools in IL.

What is Brimfield High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Brimfield High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.1 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 Brimfield High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Brimfield High School has 50% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 54% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Brimfield High School a charter school?

No, Brimfield High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Brimfield High School a Title I school?

No, Brimfield High School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Brimfield High School?

10.0% of students at Brimfield High 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
9th – 12th
Enrollment
209
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.6:1
Teachers (FTE)
18
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Rural
County
Peoria County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
24.4%
Area population (ZIP 61517)
3,154
Area average commute
23.2 min
Area median age
44
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 61517; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

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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