Below Average
#3522 of 3,813 schools in IL
Gen John a Logan Attendance Cntr
Elementary School · Murphysboro Cusd 186 · Murphysboro, IL
A Murphysboro Cusd 186 elementary school where students score 18 points above what's typical for similar communities.
320 Watson Rd, Murphysboro, IL 62966
- Math 23% proficient (2015)
- Reading 20% proficient (2015)
- 12.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Gen John a Logan Attendance Cntr score 22% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 4%).
2015 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IL average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 35 points since 2012, to 22% in 2015, across a 7-year record (2009–2015).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 56% (multi-year average, 2009-2015) · reading/ELA 52% (multi-year average, 2009-2015)
Based on 14 test records from IL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
99.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Gen John a Logan Attendance Cntr 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 26Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,510/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Murphysboro), 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
$54,242
Median home value
$117,800
Median rent
$681/mo
College educated
23.3%
Homeownership
63.4%
Poverty rate
14.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 62966; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Andrew Catholic SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.3private | PK–8 | 2.0 mi | 149 | Compare → |
| Immanuel Lutheran SchoolPrivate · tuition | 3.7private | PK–8 | 2.6 mi | 58 | Compare → |
| Parrish Elem SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.6 | PK–1 | 4.0 mi | 475 | Compare → |
| Trinity Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.5private | PK–11 | 5.0 mi | 99 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Murphysboro Cusd 186
- Schools in district
- 5
- Rank in district
- #4 of 5
- District spending per student
- $16,403NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 21.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Gen John a Logan Attendance Cntr is listed in Murphysboro CUSD 186; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Gen John a Logan Attendance Cntr
Gen John a Logan Attendance Cntr is a public elementary school in Murphysboro, IL, part of Murphysboro Cusd 186, serving approximately 394 students in grades Kindergarten-2nd with a 12.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.0 out of 10 and ranks #3,522 of 3,813 schools in IL. State assessment records show 56% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2015) and 52% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2015).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Gen John a Logan Attendance Cntr
What grades does Gen John a Logan Attendance Cntr serve?
Gen John a Logan Attendance Cntr serves students in grades Kindergarten through 2nd.
How many students attend Gen John a Logan Attendance Cntr?
Gen John a Logan Attendance Cntr has an enrollment of approximately 394 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Gen John a Logan Attendance Cntr?
The student-teacher ratio at Gen John a Logan Attendance Cntr is 12.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Gen John a Logan Attendance Cntr rank in IL?
Gen John a Logan Attendance Cntr ranks #3,522 of 3,813 schools in IL.
What is Gen John a Logan Attendance Cntr's MySchoolScout rating?
Gen John a Logan Attendance Cntr 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 Gen John a Logan Attendance Cntr?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Gen John a Logan Attendance Cntr has 56% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2015) and 52% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2015).
Is Gen John a Logan Attendance Cntr a charter school?
No, Gen John a Logan Attendance Cntr is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Gen John a Logan Attendance Cntr a Title I school?
No, Gen John a Logan Attendance Cntr is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Gen John a Logan Attendance Cntr?
99.5% of students at Gen John a Logan Attendance Cntr 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
- Kindergarten – 2nd
- Enrollment
- 394
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 32
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Jackson County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 36.5%
- Phone
- (618) 684-4471
- Area population (ZIP 62966)
- 13,995
- Area average commute
- 24.5 min
- Area median age
- 40.4
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 · 2015 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2015 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 · 2015 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2015 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 62966; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2015; directory SY 2023–24
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