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Clay City JR High School

Middle School · Clay City Cusd 10 · Clay City, IL

A Clay City Cusd 10 middle school where students score 21 points below what's typical for similar communities.

607 S Walnut S. E., Clay City, IL 62824

  • Math 3% proficient (2021)
  • Reading 5% proficient (2022)
  • 11.3:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress1.4Needs Improvement40%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-7.69 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics1.8Needs Improvement35%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency2.5% (2021 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency5% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency4% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)25% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-21.4 pts
Adjusted Percentile3th
Resources & Environment6.9Average25%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio11.3:1
District spending per student$14,190
Chronic Absenteeism20.6%

Students at Clay City JR High School score 4% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 25%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. IL average.

Math Proficiency3%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency5%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 10 points since 2019, to 5% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
87%
ELA
82%
2010
Math
98%
ELA
82%
2011
Math
92%
ELA
72%
2012
Math
67%
ELA
57%
2013
Math
65%
ELA
45%
2014
Math
25%
ELA
25%
2015
Math
17%
ELA
27%
2016
Math
22%
ELA
22%
2017
Math
17%
ELA
17%
2018
Math
12%
ELA
17%
2019
Math
12%
ELA
17%
2020*
Math
3%
ELA
8%
2021*
Math
3%
ELA
8%
2022
ELA
5%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 40% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 34% (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

52.9%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

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The neighborhood

Where Clay City JR 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 20Car-Dependent
  • Bike 25Somewhat Bikeable

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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$70,670

Median home value

$83,700

Median rent

$598/mo

College educated

12.9%

Homeownership

82%

Poverty rate

22.7%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 62824; 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.

Clay City Cusd 10

Schools in district
3
Rank in district
#3 of 3
District spending per student
$14,190NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
15.4%Census SAIPE · 2024

Clay City JR High School is listed in Clay City CUSD 10; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Clay City JR High School

Clay City JR High School is a public middle school in Clay City, IL, part of Clay City Cusd 10, serving approximately 68 students in grades 6th-8th with a 11.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 2.9 out of 10 and ranks #3,768 of 3,813 schools in IL. State assessment records show 40% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 34% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Clay City JR High School

What grades does Clay City JR High School serve?

Clay City JR High School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.

How many students attend Clay City JR High School?

Clay City JR High School has an enrollment of approximately 68 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Clay City JR High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Clay City JR High School is 11.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Clay City JR High School rank in IL?

Clay City JR High School ranks #3,768 of 3,813 schools in IL.

What is Clay City JR High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Clay City JR High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 2.9 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 Clay City JR High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Clay City JR High School has 40% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 34% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Clay City JR High School a charter school?

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

Is Clay City JR High School a Title I school?

No, Clay City JR High School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Clay City JR High School?

52.9% of students at Clay City JR 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
6th – 8th
Enrollment
68
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.3:1
Teachers (FTE)
6
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Rural
County
Clay County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
20.6%
Area population (ZIP 62824)
1,595
Area average commute
25.9 min
Area median age
39.2
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 62824; 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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