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#1377 of 3,813 schools in IL
Top 36% in state
Clinton Rosette Middle School
Middle School · Dekalb Cusd 428 · Dekalb, IL
A Dekalb Cusd 428 middle school serving grades 6th – 8th.
650 N 1st St, Dekalb, IL 60115
- Math 10% proficient (2021)
- Reading 15% proficient (2022)
- 12.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Clinton Rosette Middle School score 12% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 15%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IL average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 6 points since 2019, to 15% in 2022, across a 5-year record (2018–2022).
Show all 5 years by subject
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 15% (multi-year average, 2018-2021) · reading/ELA 18% (multi-year average, 2018-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 9 test records from IL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
74.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Clinton Rosette Middle School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 61Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 41Some Transit
- Bike 86Very Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,910/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Dekalb), 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
$46,808
Median home value
$205,700
Median rent
$1,018/mo
College educated
35.8%
Homeownership
42.8%
Poverty rate
26.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 60115; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
1 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Huntley Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.0 | 6–8 | 1.8 mi | 891 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Dekalb Cusd 428
- Schools in district
- 12
- Rank in district
- #1 of 12
- District spending per student
- $18,665NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 16.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
Clinton Rosette Middle School is listed in DeKalb CUSD 428; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Clinton Rosette Middle School
Clinton Rosette Middle School is a public middle school in Dekalb, IL, part of Dekalb Cusd 428, serving approximately 582 students in grades 6th-8th with a 12.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 out of 10 and ranks #1,377 of 3,813 schools in IL. State assessment records show 15% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2021) and 18% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Clinton Rosette Middle School
What grades does Clinton Rosette Middle School serve?
Clinton Rosette Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Clinton Rosette Middle School?
Clinton Rosette Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 582 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Clinton Rosette Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Clinton Rosette Middle School is 12.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Clinton Rosette Middle School rank in IL?
Clinton Rosette Middle School ranks #1,377 of 3,813 schools in IL.
What is Clinton Rosette Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Clinton Rosette Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 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 Rosette Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Clinton Rosette Middle School has 15% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2021) and 18% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2022).
Is Clinton Rosette Middle School a charter school?
No, Clinton Rosette Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Clinton Rosette Middle School a Title I school?
No, Clinton Rosette Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Clinton Rosette Middle School?
74.1% of students at Clinton Rosette Middle 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
- 582
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 45
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small Suburb
- County
- DeKalb County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 36.8%
- Phone
- (815) 754-2226
- Area population (ZIP 60115)
- 42,461
- Area average commute
- 22.9 min
- Area median age
- 26
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 60115; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2018-2021, multi-year average, 2018-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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