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#1903 of 3,813 schools in IL
Top 50% in state
Cuba Middle School
Middle School · Cusd 3 Fulton County · Cuba, IL
A Cusd 3 Fulton County middle school where students score 9 points below what's typical for similar communities.
20325 N State Route 97, Cuba, IL 61427
- Math 17% proficient (2021)
- Reading 22% proficient (2022)
- 10:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Cuba Middle School score 20% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 28%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IL average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 58 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 22% recently.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 31% (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 scoreFree/reduced lunch
46.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Cuba Middle 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 3Car-Dependent
- Bike 25Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$62,625
Median home value
$106,300
Median rent
$915/mo
College educated
21.3%
Homeownership
82%
Poverty rate
10.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 61427; 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.
Cusd 3 Fulton County
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #2 of 3
- District spending per student
- $17,850NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 14.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
Cuba Middle School is listed in CUSD 3 Fulton County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Cuba Middle School
Cuba Middle School is a public middle school in Cuba, IL, part of Cusd 3 Fulton County, serving approximately 80 students in grades 6th-8th with a 10:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 out of 10 and ranks #1,903 of 3,813 schools in IL. State assessment records show 31% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 40% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Cuba Middle School
What grades does Cuba Middle School serve?
Cuba Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Cuba Middle School?
Cuba Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 80 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cuba Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Cuba Middle School is 10:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Cuba Middle School rank in IL?
Cuba Middle School ranks #1,903 of 3,813 schools in IL.
What is Cuba Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Cuba Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 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 Cuba Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Cuba Middle School has 31% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 40% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Cuba Middle School a charter school?
No, Cuba Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Cuba Middle School a Title I school?
No, Cuba Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Cuba Middle School?
46.2% of students at Cuba 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
- 80
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 8
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Fulton County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 17.5%
- Phone
- (309) 785-7122
- Area population (ZIP 61427)
- 2,051
- Area average commute
- 35.5 min
- Area median age
- 47.3
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 61427; 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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