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#2750 of 3,813 schools in IL
Dee-mack Intermediate School
Middle School · Deer Creek-mackinaw Cusd 701 · Deer Creek, IL
A Deer Creek-mackinaw Cusd 701 middle school where students score 9 points below what's typical for similar communities.
506 N Logan St, Deer Creek, IL 61733
- Math 18% proficient (2021)
- Reading 37% proficient (2022)
- 14.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Dee-mack Intermediate School score 28% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 37%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IL average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 54 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 37% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 50% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 58% (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
28%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Dee-mack Intermediate 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 20Car-Dependent
- Bike 30Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low188/100K
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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
$93,400
Median home value
$191,400
Median rent
$1,119/mo
College educated
29.7%
Homeownership
81%
Poverty rate
4.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 61733; 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.
Deer Creek-mackinaw Cusd 701
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #3 of 3
- District spending per student
- $14,143NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 5.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
Dee-mack Intermediate School is listed in Deer Creek-Mackinaw CUSD 701; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Dee-mack Intermediate School
Dee-mack Intermediate School is a public middle school in Deer Creek, IL, part of Deer Creek-mackinaw Cusd 701, serving approximately 232 students in grades 4th-6th with a 14.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.2 out of 10 and ranks #2,750 of 3,813 schools in IL. State assessment records show 50% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 58% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Dee-mack Intermediate School
What grades does Dee-mack Intermediate School serve?
Dee-mack Intermediate School serves students in grades 4th through 6th.
How many students attend Dee-mack Intermediate School?
Dee-mack Intermediate School has an enrollment of approximately 232 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dee-mack Intermediate School?
The student-teacher ratio at Dee-mack Intermediate School is 14.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Dee-mack Intermediate School rank in IL?
Dee-mack Intermediate School ranks #2,750 of 3,813 schools in IL.
What is Dee-mack Intermediate School's MySchoolScout rating?
Dee-mack Intermediate School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.2 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 Dee-mack Intermediate School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Dee-mack Intermediate School has 50% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 58% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Dee-mack Intermediate School a charter school?
No, Dee-mack Intermediate School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Dee-mack Intermediate School a Title I school?
No, Dee-mack Intermediate School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Dee-mack Intermediate School?
28.0% of students at Dee-mack Intermediate 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
- 4th – 6th
- Enrollment
- 232
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 16
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Tazewell County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 8.6%
- Phone
- (309) 447-6226
- Area population (ZIP 61733)
- 944
- Area average commute
- 27.4 min
- Area median age
- 35.2
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 61733; 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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