Below Average
#3432 of 3,813 schools in IL
Cumberland Middle School
Middle School · Cumberland Cusd 77 · Toledo, IL
A Cumberland Cusd 77 middle school where students score 14 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1496 Illinois Route 121, Toledo, IL 62468
- Math 16% proficient (2021)
- Reading 18% proficient (2022)
- 14.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Cumberland Middle School score 17% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 31%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IL average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 11 points since 2019, to 18% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 39% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 41% (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 26 test records from IL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
39.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Cumberland 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 4Car-Dependent
- Bike 25Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low29/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$67,708
Median home value
$108,400
Median rent
$763/mo
College educated
15%
Homeownership
78.8%
Poverty rate
8.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 62468; 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.
Cumberland Cusd 77
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #2 of 3
- District spending per student
- $12,805NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 12.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Cumberland Middle School is listed in Cumberland CUSD 77; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Cumberland Middle School
Cumberland Middle School is a public middle school in Toledo, IL, part of Cumberland Cusd 77, serving approximately 281 students in grades 5th-8th with a 14.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.2 out of 10 and ranks #3,432 of 3,813 schools in IL. State assessment records show 39% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 41% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Cumberland Middle School
What grades does Cumberland Middle School serve?
Cumberland Middle School serves students in grades 5th through 8th.
How many students attend Cumberland Middle School?
Cumberland Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 281 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cumberland Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Cumberland Middle School is 14.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Cumberland Middle School rank in IL?
Cumberland Middle School ranks #3,432 of 3,813 schools in IL.
What is Cumberland Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Cumberland Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.2 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 Cumberland Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Cumberland Middle School has 39% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 41% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Cumberland Middle School a charter school?
No, Cumberland Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Cumberland Middle School a Title I school?
No, Cumberland Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Cumberland Middle School?
39.1% of students at Cumberland 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
- 5th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 281
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 19
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Cumberland County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 14.9%
- Phone
- (217) 923-3135
- Area population (ZIP 62468)
- 2,311
- Area average commute
- 22.9 min
- Area median age
- 46.3
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 62468; 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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