Below Average
#3510 of 3,813 schools in IL
Egyptian JR High School
Middle School · Egyptian Cusd 5 · Tamms, IL
An Egyptian Cusd 5 middle school where students score 4 points above what's typical for similar communities.
20023 Diswood Rd, Tamms, IL 62988
- Math 3% proficient (2021)
- Reading 12% proficient (2022)
- 14.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Egyptian JR High School score 7% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 3%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IL average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 60 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 12% recently.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 30% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 31% (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 26 test records from IL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
100%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Egyptian JR 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 3Car-Dependent
- Bike 25Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$56,154
Median home value
$68,900
Median rent
$496/mo
College educated
16.8%
Homeownership
85.5%
Poverty rate
16.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 62988; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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Nearby same-level schools
1 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Olive Branch Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | Not rated | 1–11 | 4.4 mi | 11 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Egyptian Cusd 5
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #2 of 3
- District spending per student
- $16,366NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 23.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Egyptian JR High School is listed in Egyptian CUSD 5; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Egyptian JR High School
Egyptian JR High School is a public middle school in Tamms, IL, part of Egyptian Cusd 5, serving approximately 71 students in grades 6th-8th with a 14.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.0 out of 10 and ranks #3,510 of 3,813 schools in IL. State assessment records show 30% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 31% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Egyptian JR High School
What grades does Egyptian JR High School serve?
Egyptian JR High School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Egyptian JR High School?
Egyptian JR High School has an enrollment of approximately 71 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Egyptian JR High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Egyptian JR High School is 14.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Egyptian JR High School rank in IL?
Egyptian JR High School ranks #3,510 of 3,813 schools in IL.
What is Egyptian JR High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Egyptian JR High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.0 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 Egyptian JR High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Egyptian JR High School has 30% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 31% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Egyptian JR High School a charter school?
No, Egyptian JR High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Egyptian JR High School a Title I school?
No, Egyptian JR High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Egyptian JR High School?
100.0% of students at Egyptian JR 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 – 8th
- Enrollment
- 71
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 5
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Alexander County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 36.6%
- Phone
- (618) 776-5251
- Area population (ZIP 62988)
- 1,222
- Area average commute
- 32.5 min
- Area median age
- 45.9
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 62988; 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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