Excellent
#550 of 3,813 schools in IL
Top 14% in state
Dunlap Middle School
Middle School · Dunlap Cusd 323 · Dunlap, IL
A Dunlap Cusd 323 middle school where students score 21 points above what's typical for similar communities.
5200 W Cedar Hills Dr, Dunlap, IL 61525
- Math 62% proficient (2021)
- Reading 70% proficient (2022)
- 15.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Dunlap Middle School score 66% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 45%).
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 70% in 2022.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 71% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 72% (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
10.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Dunlap 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 12Car-Dependent
- Bike 40Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average380/100K
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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
$153,300
Median home value
$314,800
Median rent
$1,167/mo
College educated
69.4%
Homeownership
88.7%
Poverty rate
2.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 61525; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
1 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dunlap Valley Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.4 | 6–8 | 0.3 mi | 584 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Dunlap Cusd 323
- Schools in district
- 8
- Rank in district
- #3 of 8
- District spending per student
- $12,919NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 6.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
Dunlap Middle School is listed in Dunlap CUSD 323; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Dunlap Middle School
Dunlap Middle School is a public middle school in Dunlap, IL, part of Dunlap Cusd 323, serving approximately 526 students in grades 6th-8th with a 15.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.0 out of 10 and ranks #550 of 3,813 schools in IL. State assessment records show 71% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 72% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Dunlap Middle School
What grades does Dunlap Middle School serve?
Dunlap Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Dunlap Middle School?
Dunlap Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 526 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dunlap Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Dunlap Middle School is 15.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Dunlap Middle School rank in IL?
Dunlap Middle School ranks #550 of 3,813 schools in IL.
What is Dunlap Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Dunlap Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.0 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 Dunlap Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Dunlap Middle School has 71% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 72% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Dunlap Middle School a charter school?
No, Dunlap Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Dunlap Middle School a Title I school?
No, Dunlap Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Dunlap Middle School?
10.5% of students at Dunlap 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
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 526
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 33
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Peoria County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 11.8%
- Phone
- (309) 243-7778
- Area population (ZIP 61525)
- 12,066
- Area average commute
- 18.7 min
- Area median age
- 36.1
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 61525; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
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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