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#3247 of 3,813 schools in IL

Clinton JR High School

Middle School · Clinton Cusd 15 · Clinton, IL

A Clinton Cusd 15 middle school where students score 11 points below what's typical for similar communities.

701 Illini Dr, Clinton, IL 61727

  • Math 10% proficient (2021)
  • Reading 20% proficient (2022)
  • 11.3:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress3.2Needs Improvement40%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-6.2 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics4.4Below Average35%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency10% (2021 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency20% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency15% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)26% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-10.9 pts
Adjusted Percentile25th
Resources & Environment6.7Average25%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio11.3:1
District spending per student$16,560
Chronic Absenteeism30.7%

Students at Clinton JR High School score 15% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 26%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. IL average.

Math Proficiency10%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency20%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 64 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 20% recently.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
86%
ELA
82%
2010
Math
86%
ELA
85%
2011
Math
85%
ELA
80%
2012
Math
47%
ELA
45%
2013
Math
43%
ELA
41%
2014
Math
12%
ELA
26%
2015
Math
15%
ELA
20%
2016
Math
10%
ELA
17%
2017
Math
18%
ELA
29%
2018
Math
12%
ELA
35%
2019
Math
12%
ELA
35%
2020*
Math
10%
ELA
24%
2021*
Math
10%
ELA
24%
2022
ELA
20%

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

51.3%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Clinton 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 33Car-Dependent
  • Bike 38Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High2,138/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Clinton), 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

$61,614

Median home value

$115,700

Median rent

$912/mo

College educated

21.9%

Homeownership

69.9%

Poverty rate

12.9%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 61727; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

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.

Clinton Cusd 15

Schools in district
5
Rank in district
#5 of 5
District spending per student
$16,560NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
11.8%Census SAIPE · 2024

Clinton JR High School is listed in Clinton CUSD 15; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Clinton JR High School

Clinton JR High School is a public middle school in Clinton, IL, part of Clinton Cusd 15, serving approximately 384 students in grades 6th-8th with a 11.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.5 out of 10 and ranks #3,247 of 3,813 schools in IL. State assessment records show 34% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 40% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Clinton JR High School

What grades does Clinton JR High School serve?

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

How many students attend Clinton JR High School?

Clinton JR High School has an enrollment of approximately 384 students.

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

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

Clinton JR High School ranks #3,247 of 3,813 schools in IL.

What is Clinton JR High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Clinton JR High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.5 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 Clinton JR High School?

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

Is Clinton JR High School a charter school?

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

Is Clinton JR High School a Title I school?

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

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

51.3% of students at Clinton 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
384
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.3:1
Teachers (FTE)
34
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Town
County
De Witt County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
30.7%
Area population (ZIP 61727)
9,114
Area average commute
18.7 min
Area median age
44.3
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 61727; 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

About our data · How we calculate scores

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