Below Average
#3252 of 3,813 schools in IL
Dongola JR High School
Middle School · Dongola USD 66 · Dongola, IL
A Dongola USD 66 middle school where students score 8 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1000 High St, Dongola, IL 62926
- Math 5% proficient (2021)
- Reading 5% proficient (2022)
- 14.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Dongola JR High School score 5% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 13%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IL average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 60 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 5% recently.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 21% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 21% (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
79.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 23Car-Dependent
- Bike 29Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$64,356
Median home value
$104,900
Median rent
$693/mo
College educated
13.9%
Homeownership
72.7%
Poverty rate
17%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 62926; 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.
Dongola USD 66
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #3 of 3
- District spending per student
- $15,685NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 22.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Dongola JR High School is listed in Dongola USD 66; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Dongola JR High School
Dongola JR High School is a public middle school in Dongola, IL, part of Dongola USD 66, serving approximately 44 students in grades 6th-8th with a 14.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.5 out of 10 and ranks #3,252 of 3,813 schools in IL. State assessment records show 21% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 21% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Dongola JR High School
What grades does Dongola JR High School serve?
Dongola JR High School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Dongola JR High School?
Dongola JR High School has an enrollment of approximately 44 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dongola JR High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Dongola JR High School is 14.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Dongola JR High School rank in IL?
Dongola JR High School ranks #3,252 of 3,813 schools in IL.
What is Dongola JR High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Dongola JR High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.5 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 Dongola JR High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Dongola JR High School has 21% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 21% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Dongola JR High School a charter school?
No, Dongola JR High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Dongola JR High School a Title I school?
No, Dongola JR High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Dongola JR High School?
79.5% of students at Dongola JR High 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
- 44
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 3
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Union County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 27.3%
- Phone
- (618) 827-3524
- Area population (ZIP 62926)
- 2,166
- Area median age
- 43.3
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 62926; 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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