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East Alton Middle School

Middle School · East Alton Sd 13 · East Alton, IL

An East Alton Sd 13 middle school where students score 12 points below what's typical for similar communities.

1000 3rd St, East Alton, IL 62024

  • Math 15% proficient (2021)
  • Reading 12% proficient (2022)
  • 11.3:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress4.3Below Average40%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-5.78 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics4.0Below Average35%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency15% (2021 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency12% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency14% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)26% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-12.3 pts
Adjusted Percentile21th
Resources & Environment5.1Average25%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio11.3:1
District spending per student$17,061
Chronic Absenteeism43.6%

Students at East Alton Middle School score 14% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 26%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. IL average.

Math Proficiency15%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency12%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

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

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
84%
ELA
78%
2010
Math
83%
ELA
73%
2011
Math
85%
ELA
75%
2012
Math
49%
ELA
42%
2013
Math
49%
ELA
47%
2014
Math
24%
ELA
33%
2015
Math
12%
ELA
17%
2016
Math
23%
ELA
29%
2017
Math
18%
ELA
29%
2018
Math
22%
ELA
30%
2019
Math
22%
ELA
30%
2020*
Math
15%
ELA
19%
2021*
Math
15%
ELA
19%
2022
ELA
12%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 39% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 38% (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

51.4%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where East Alton 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. Open the St. Louis map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 57Somewhat Walkable
  • Bike 41Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High2,091/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (East Alton), 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

$60,775

Median home value

$112,500

Median rent

$851/mo

College educated

20.6%

Homeownership

76.4%

Poverty rate

11.7%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 62024; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Lewis-clark JR High SchoolEnrollment path unverified4.26–81.2 mi176Compare →
Roxana Junior High SchoolEnrollment path unverified6.36–82.2 mi371Compare →
Wilbur Trimpe Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified5.66–83.1 mi533Compare →
Mississippi Valley Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition6.6privatePK–123.2 mi84Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

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

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

East Alton Sd 13

Schools in district
3
Rank in district
#2 of 3
District spending per student
$17,061NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
18.8%Census SAIPE · 2024

East Alton Middle School is listed in East Alton SD 13; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About East Alton Middle School

East Alton Middle School is a public middle school in East Alton, IL, part of East Alton Sd 13, serving approximately 181 students in grades 6th-8th with a 11.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.4 out of 10 and ranks #3,307 of 3,813 schools in IL. State assessment records show 39% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 38% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about East Alton Middle School

What grades does East Alton Middle School serve?

East Alton Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.

How many students attend East Alton Middle School?

East Alton Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 181 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at East Alton Middle School?

The student-teacher ratio at East Alton Middle School is 11.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does East Alton Middle School rank in IL?

East Alton Middle School ranks #3,307 of 3,813 schools in IL.

What is East Alton Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?

East Alton Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.4 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 East Alton Middle School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, East Alton Middle School has 39% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 38% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is East Alton Middle School a charter school?

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

Is East Alton Middle School a Title I school?

No, East Alton Middle School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for East Alton Middle School?

51.4% of students at East Alton 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
181
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.3:1
Teachers (FTE)
16
Type
regular
Setting
Small Suburb
County
Madison County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
43.6%
Area population (ZIP 62024)
9,465
Area average commute
25.9 min
Area median age
44.4
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 62024; 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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