Very Good
#673 of 3,813 schools in IL
Top 18% in state
Donovan JR High School
Middle School · Donovan Cusd 3 · Donovan, IL
A Donovan Cusd 3 middle school where students score 21 points above what's typical for similar communities.
600 North St, Donovan, IL 60931
- Math 35% proficient (2021)
- Reading 55% proficient (2022)
- 9.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Donovan JR High School score 44% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 23%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IL average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 14-year record (2009–2022), then recovered 10 points since 2019, reaching 55% in 2022.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 49% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 68% (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
57.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Donovan JR High 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 11Car-Dependent
- Bike 25Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average542/100K
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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
$53,500
Median home value
$112,000
Median rent
$1,056/mo
College educated
21.4%
Homeownership
89.8%
Poverty rate
11.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 60931; 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.
Donovan Cusd 3
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #1 of 3
- District spending per student
- $16,529NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 11.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Donovan JR High School is listed in Donovan CUSD 3; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Donovan JR High School
Donovan JR High School is a public middle school in Donovan, IL, part of Donovan Cusd 3, serving approximately 56 students in grades 6th-8th with a 9.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 out of 10 and ranks #673 of 3,813 schools in IL. State assessment records show 49% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 68% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Donovan JR High School
What grades does Donovan JR High School serve?
Donovan JR High School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Donovan JR High School?
Donovan JR High School has an enrollment of approximately 56 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Donovan JR High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Donovan JR High School is 9.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Donovan JR High School rank in IL?
Donovan JR High School ranks #673 of 3,813 schools in IL.
What is Donovan JR High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Donovan JR High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 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 Donovan JR High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Donovan JR High School has 49% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 68% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Donovan JR High School a charter school?
No, Donovan JR High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Donovan JR High School a Title I school?
No, Donovan JR High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Donovan JR High School?
57.1% of students at Donovan 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
- 56
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 9.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 6
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Iroquois County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 33.9%
- Phone
- (815) 486-7395
- Area population (ZIP 60931)
- 468
- Area median age
- 43.8
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 60931; 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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