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Du Quoin Middle School

Middle School · Du Quoin Cusd 300 · Du Quoin, IL

A Du Quoin Cusd 300 middle school where students score 8 points below what's typical for similar communities.

845 E Jackson St, Du Quoin, IL 62832

  • Math 15% proficient (2021)
  • Reading 20% proficient (2022)
  • 12:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress4.8Below Average40%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-5.61 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics5.0Average35%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency15% (2021 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency20% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency18% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)25% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-7.9 pts
Adjusted Percentile32th
Resources & Environment6.7Average25%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio12:1
District spending per student$16,375
Chronic Absenteeism29.9%

Students at Du Quoin Middle School score 18% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 25%).

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2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. IL average.

Math Proficiency15%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency20%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 12 points since 2019, to 20% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
81%
ELA
77%
2010
Math
79%
ELA
75%
2011
Math
78%
ELA
78%
2012
Math
50%
ELA
54%
2013
Math
53%
ELA
52%
2014
Math
19%
ELA
33%
2015
Math
17%
ELA
27%
2016
Math
15%
ELA
30%
2017
Math
16%
ELA
30%
2018
Math
19%
ELA
44%
2019
Math
19%
ELA
44%
2020*
Math
15%
ELA
12%
2021*
Math
15%
ELA
12%
2022
ELA
20%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 37% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 42% (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 score

Free/reduced lunch

52.3%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Du Quoin 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 19Car-Dependent
  • Bike 23Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: Average531/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Du Quoin), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$57,324

Median home value

$94,600

Median rent

$716/mo

College educated

13.1%

Homeownership

72.3%

Poverty rate

20.8%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 62832; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

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Nearby same-level schools

1 from a 5-mile search

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Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Du Quoin Cusd 300

Schools in district
3
Rank in district
#2 of 3
District spending per student
$16,375NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
17.5%Census SAIPE · 2024

Du Quoin Middle School is listed in Du Quoin CUSD 300; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Du Quoin Middle School

Du Quoin Middle School is a public middle school in Du Quoin, IL, part of Du Quoin Cusd 300, serving approximately 371 students in grades 5th-8th with a 12:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.3 out of 10 and ranks #2,667 of 3,813 schools in IL. State assessment records show 37% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 42% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Du Quoin Middle School

What grades does Du Quoin Middle School serve?

Du Quoin Middle School serves students in grades 5th through 8th.

How many students attend Du Quoin Middle School?

Du Quoin Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 371 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Du Quoin Middle School?

The student-teacher ratio at Du Quoin Middle School is 12:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Du Quoin Middle School rank in IL?

Du Quoin Middle School ranks #2,667 of 3,813 schools in IL.

What is Du Quoin Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?

Du Quoin Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.3 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 Du Quoin Middle School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Du Quoin Middle School has 37% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 42% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Du Quoin Middle School a charter school?

No, Du Quoin Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Du Quoin Middle School a Title I school?

No, Du Quoin Middle School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Du Quoin Middle School?

52.3% of students at Du Quoin 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
371
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
Teachers (FTE)
31
Type
regular
Setting
Remote Town
County
Perry County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
29.9%
Area population (ZIP 62832)
8,903
Area average commute
23.7 min
Area median age
43.5
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 62832; 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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