Excellent
#278 of 3,813 schools in IL
Top 7% in state
Coal City Middle School
Middle School · Coal City Cusd 1 · Coal City, IL
A Coal City Cusd 1 middle school where students score 25 points above what's typical for similar communities.
500 S Carbon Hill Rd, Coal City, IL 60416
- Math 50% proficient (2021)
- Reading 67% proficient (2022)
- 13.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Coal City Middle School score 58% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 34%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IL average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 14-year record (2009–2022), then recovered 11 points since 2019, reaching 67% in 2022.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 57% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 67% (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 scoreFree/reduced lunch
34.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Coal City Middle School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 7Car-Dependent
- Bike 38Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Average464/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Coal City), 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
$71,865
Median home value
$222,900
Median rent
$1,074/mo
College educated
19.7%
Homeownership
78.6%
Poverty rate
7.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 60416; 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.
Coal City Cusd 1
- Schools in district
- 5
- Rank in district
- #1 of 5
- District spending per student
- $15,447NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 6.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Coal City Middle School is listed in Coal City CUSD 1; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Coal City Middle School
Coal City Middle School is a public middle school in Coal City, IL, part of Coal City Cusd 1, serving approximately 491 students in grades 6th-8th with a 13.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.6 out of 10 and ranks #278 of 3,813 schools in IL. State assessment records show 57% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 67% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Coal City Middle School
What grades does Coal City Middle School serve?
Coal City Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Coal City Middle School?
Coal City Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 491 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Coal City Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Coal City Middle School is 13.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Coal City Middle School rank in IL?
Coal City Middle School ranks #278 of 3,813 schools in IL.
What is Coal City Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Coal City Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.6 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 Coal City Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Coal City Middle School has 57% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 67% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Coal City Middle School a charter school?
No, Coal City Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Coal City Middle School a Title I school?
No, Coal City Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Coal City Middle School?
34.6% of students at Coal City 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
- 491
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 36
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Town
- County
- Grundy County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 13.6%
- Phone
- (815) 634-5039
- Area population (ZIP 60416)
- 9,277
- Area average commute
- 26.9 min
- Area median age
- 40.8
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 60416; 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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