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#1267 of 3,813 schools in IL

Top 33% in state

Eastland Jr/sr High School

High School · Eastland Cusd 308 · Lanark, IL

An Eastland Cusd 308 high school where students score 9 points above what's typical for similar communities.

500 S School Dr, Lanark, IL 61046

  • Math 32% proficient (2021)
  • Reading 42% proficient (2022)
  • 5/5 advanced STEM subjects

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress9.4Excellent25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-2.1 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics8.6Excellent25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency32% (2021 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency42% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency37% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)28% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+9.2 pts
Adjusted Percentile79th
College Readiness3.0Needs Improvement30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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AP Participation8.3%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment7.3Very Good20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio14:1
District spending per student$16,381
Chronic Absenteeism13.4%

Students at Eastland Jr/sr High School score 37% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 28%).

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2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. IL average.

Math Proficiency32%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency42%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 5 points since 2019, to 42% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
62%
ELA
67%
2010
Math
65%
ELA
55%
2011
Math
55%
ELA
55%
2012
Math
55%
ELA
55%
2013
Math
62%
ELA
62%
2014
Math
32%
ELA
47%
2015
Math
42%
ELA
52%
2016
Math
32%
ELA
47%
2017
Math
37%
ELA
37%
2018
Math
47%
ELA
47%
2019
Math
47%
ELA
47%
2020*
Math
32%
ELA
37%
2021*
Math
32%
ELA
37%
2022
ELA
42%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 46% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 49% (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

47.1%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Eastland Jr/sr 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 39Car-Dependent
  • Bike 31Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: Average275/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Lanark), 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

$88,833

Median home value

$147,600

Median rent

$703/mo

College educated

24.6%

Homeownership

86.2%

Poverty rate

8.5%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 61046; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs3AP courses offered
8.3% participation·State avg: 2.7 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics5sports offered
2 boys'·3 girls'·10 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses5of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

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.

Eastland Cusd 308

Schools in district
2
Rank in district
#2 of 2
District spending per student
$16,381NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
11.3%Census SAIPE · 2024

Eastland Jr/sr High School is listed in Eastland CUSD 308; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Eastland Jr/sr High School

Eastland Jr/sr High School is a public high school in Lanark, IL, part of Eastland Cusd 308, serving approximately 350 students in grades 6th-12th with a 14:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 out of 10 and ranks #1,267 of 3,813 schools in IL. State assessment records show 46% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 49% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Eastland Jr/sr High School

What grades does Eastland Jr/sr High School serve?

Eastland Jr/sr High School serves students in grades 6th through 12th.

How many students attend Eastland Jr/sr High School?

Eastland Jr/sr High School has an enrollment of approximately 350 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Eastland Jr/sr High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Eastland Jr/sr High School is 14:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Eastland Jr/sr High School rank in IL?

Eastland Jr/sr High School ranks #1,267 of 3,813 schools in IL.

What is Eastland Jr/sr High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Eastland Jr/sr High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 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 Eastland Jr/sr High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Eastland Jr/sr High School has 46% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 49% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Eastland Jr/sr High School a charter school?

No, Eastland Jr/sr High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Eastland Jr/sr High School a Title I school?

No, Eastland Jr/sr High School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Eastland Jr/sr High School?

47.1% of students at Eastland Jr/sr 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 – 12th
Enrollment
350
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
Teachers (FTE)
25
Type
regular
Setting
Remote Rural
County
Carroll County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
13.4%
Area population (ZIP 61046)
2,599
Area average commute
23.6 min
Area median age
48.6
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 61046; 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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