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#2599 of 3,813 schools in IL
Floyd Henson JR High Sch
Middle School · Flora Cusd 35 · Flora, IL
A Flora Cusd 35 middle school where students score 9 points above what's typical for similar communities.
609 N Stanford Rd, Flora, IL 62839
- Math 14% proficient (2021)
- Reading 54% proficient (2022)
- 14.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Floyd Henson JR High Sch score 34% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 25%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IL average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 14-year record (2009–2022), then recovered 31 points since 2019, reaching 54% in 2022.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 34% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 46% (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
54%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Floyd Henson JR High Sch 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 19Car-Dependent
- Bike 42Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,025/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Flora), 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
$54,241
Median home value
$90,800
Median rent
$727/mo
College educated
18.9%
Homeownership
82.3%
Poverty rate
12%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 62839; 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.
Flora Cusd 35
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #3 of 3
- District spending per student
- $10,897NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 16.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Floyd Henson JR High Sch is listed in Flora CUSD 35; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Floyd Henson JR High Sch
Floyd Henson JR High Sch is a public middle school in Flora, IL, part of Flora Cusd 35, serving approximately 311 students in grades 6th-8th with a 14.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.4 out of 10 and ranks #2,599 of 3,813 schools in IL. State assessment records show 34% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 46% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Floyd Henson JR High Sch
What grades does Floyd Henson JR High Sch serve?
Floyd Henson JR High Sch serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Floyd Henson JR High Sch?
Floyd Henson JR High Sch has an enrollment of approximately 311 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Floyd Henson JR High Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at Floyd Henson JR High Sch is 14.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Floyd Henson JR High Sch rank in IL?
Floyd Henson JR High Sch ranks #2,599 of 3,813 schools in IL.
What is Floyd Henson JR High Sch's MySchoolScout rating?
Floyd Henson JR High Sch has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.4 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 Floyd Henson JR High Sch?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Floyd Henson JR High Sch has 34% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 46% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Floyd Henson JR High Sch a charter school?
No, Floyd Henson JR High Sch is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Floyd Henson JR High Sch a Title I school?
No, Floyd Henson JR High Sch is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Floyd Henson JR High Sch?
54.0% of students at Floyd Henson JR High Sch 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
- 311
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 22
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Town
- County
- Clay County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 23.2%
- Phone
- (618) 662-8394
- Area population (ZIP 62839)
- 6,215
- Area median age
- 43.3
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 62839; 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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