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#2870 of 3,813 schools in IL
East Prairie Middle School
Middle School · Tuscola Cusd 301 · Tuscola, IL
A Tuscola Cusd 301 middle school where students score 6 points below what's typical for similar communities.
409 S Prairie St, Tuscola, IL 61953
- Math 9% proficient (2021)
- Reading 36% proficient (2022)
- 12.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at East Prairie Middle School score 22% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 29%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IL average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 54 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 36% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 44% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 59% (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
45.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where East Prairie 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 25Car-Dependent
- Bike 34Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated912/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Tuscola), 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
$76,504
Median home value
$165,100
Median rent
$835/mo
College educated
24.1%
Homeownership
77.3%
Poverty rate
7.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 61953; 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.
Tuscola Cusd 301
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #2 of 3
- District spending per student
- $15,372NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 10.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
East Prairie Middle School is listed in Tuscola CUSD 301; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About East Prairie Middle School
East Prairie Middle School is a public middle school in Tuscola, IL, part of Tuscola Cusd 301, serving approximately 278 students in grades 5th-8th with a 12.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.1 out of 10 and ranks #2,870 of 3,813 schools in IL. State assessment records show 44% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 59% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about East Prairie Middle School
What grades does East Prairie Middle School serve?
East Prairie Middle School serves students in grades 5th through 8th.
How many students attend East Prairie Middle School?
East Prairie Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 278 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at East Prairie Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at East Prairie Middle School is 12.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does East Prairie Middle School rank in IL?
East Prairie Middle School ranks #2,870 of 3,813 schools in IL.
What is East Prairie Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
East Prairie Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.1 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 Prairie Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, East Prairie Middle School has 44% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 59% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is East Prairie Middle School a charter school?
No, East Prairie Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is East Prairie Middle School a Title I school?
No, East Prairie Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for East Prairie Middle School?
45.3% of students at East Prairie 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
- 278
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 22
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- Douglas County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 18.3%
- Phone
- (217) 253-2828
- Area population (ZIP 61953)
- 6,439
- Area average commute
- 19.4 min
- Area median age
- 40
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 61953; 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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