Excellent
#146 of 3,813 schools in IL
Top 4% in state
Elverado Junior High School
Middle School · Elverado Cusd 196 · Vergennes, IL
An Elverado Cusd 196 middle school where students score 27 points above what's typical for similar communities.
190 Harrison St, Vergennes, IL 62994
- Math 22% proficient (2021)
- Reading 62% proficient (2022)
- 9.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Elverado Junior High School score 42% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 15%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IL average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 14-year record (2009–2022), then recovered 18 points since 2019, reaching 62% in 2022.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 36% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 56% (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
75.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Elverado Junior 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 10Car-Dependent
- Bike 29Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average452/100K
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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
$62,500
Median home value
$111,600
Median rent
$950/mo
College educated
8.7%
Homeownership
88.1%
Poverty rate
5.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 62994; 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.
Elverado Cusd 196
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #1 of 4
- District spending per student
- This value was not reported by the source.
- District child poverty rate
- 15.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Elverado Junior High School is listed in Elverado CUSD 196; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Elverado Junior High School
Elverado Junior High School is a public middle school in Vergennes, IL, part of Elverado Cusd 196, serving approximately 69 students in grades 6th-8th with a 9.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 9.0 out of 10 and ranks #146 of 3,813 schools in IL. State assessment records show 36% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 56% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Elverado Junior High School
What grades does Elverado Junior High School serve?
Elverado Junior High School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Elverado Junior High School?
Elverado Junior High School has an enrollment of approximately 69 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Elverado Junior High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Elverado Junior High School is 9.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Elverado Junior High School rank in IL?
Elverado Junior High School ranks #146 of 3,813 schools in IL.
What is Elverado Junior High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Elverado Junior High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.0 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 Elverado Junior High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Elverado Junior High School has 36% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 56% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Elverado Junior High School a charter school?
No, Elverado Junior High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Elverado Junior High School a Title I school?
No, Elverado Junior High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Elverado Junior High School?
75.4% of students at Elverado Junior 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
- 69
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 9.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 7
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Jackson County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 26.1%
- Phone
- (618) 684-3527
- Area population (ZIP 62994)
- 752
- Area average commute
- 24.3 min
- Area median age
- 41.5
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 62994; 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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