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Geneva Middle Sch South

Middle School · Geneva Cusd 304 · Geneva, IL

A Geneva Cusd 304 middle school where students score 13 points below what's typical for similar communities.

1415 Viking Dr, Geneva, IL 60134

  • Math 33% proficient (2021)
  • Reading 39% proficient (2022)
  • 12.1:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress4.0Below Average40%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-5.91 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics6.4Average35%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency33% (2021 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency39% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency36% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)49% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-13.5 pts
Adjusted Percentile48th
Resources & Environment9.4Excellent25%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio12.1:1
District spending per student$20,336
Chronic Absenteeism14%

Students at Geneva Middle Sch South score 36% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 49%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. IL average.

Math Proficiency33%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency39%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 57 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 39% recently.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
95%
ELA
96%
2010
Math
94%
ELA
96%
2011
Math
95%
ELA
96%
2012
Math
77%
ELA
82%
2013
Math
80%
ELA
84%
2014
Math
54%
ELA
72%
2015
Math
43%
ELA
58%
2016
Math
46%
ELA
55%
2017
Math
42%
ELA
50%
2018
Math
39%
ELA
45%
2019
Math
39%
ELA
45%
2020*
Math
33%
ELA
33%
2021*
Math
33%
ELA
33%
2022
ELA
39%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 59% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 63% (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).

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The neighborhood

Where Geneva Middle Sch South sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Chicago map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 18Car-Dependent
  • Bike 52Bikeable
  • City Safety: Average584/100K

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

$148,283

Median home value

$427,300

Median rent

$1,816/mo

College educated

66.3%

Homeownership

85.2%

Poverty rate

2.7%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 60134; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Geneva Middle Sch NorthEnrollment path unverified6.76–80.1 mi620Compare →
Mooseheart Child City and School IncPrivate · tuition9.0privatePK–123.3 mi113Compare →
Thompson Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified8.86–83.3 mi1,282Compare →
Jewel Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified6.86–84.1 mi523Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Geneva Cusd 304

Schools in district
10
Rank in district
#7 of 10
District spending per student
$20,336NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
2.1%Census SAIPE · 2024

Geneva Middle Sch South is listed in Geneva CUSD 304; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Geneva Middle Sch South

Geneva Middle Sch South is a public middle school in Geneva, IL, part of Geneva Cusd 304, serving approximately 591 students in grades 6th-8th with a 12.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 out of 10 and ranks #1,911 of 3,813 schools in IL. State assessment records show 59% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 63% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Geneva Middle Sch South

What grades does Geneva Middle Sch South serve?

Geneva Middle Sch South serves students in grades 6th through 8th.

How many students attend Geneva Middle Sch South?

Geneva Middle Sch South has an enrollment of approximately 591 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Geneva Middle Sch South?

The student-teacher ratio at Geneva Middle Sch South is 12.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Geneva Middle Sch South rank in IL?

Geneva Middle Sch South ranks #1,911 of 3,813 schools in IL.

What is Geneva Middle Sch South's MySchoolScout rating?

Geneva Middle Sch South has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 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 Geneva Middle Sch South?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Geneva Middle Sch South has 59% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 63% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Geneva Middle Sch South a charter school?

No, Geneva Middle Sch South is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Geneva Middle Sch South a Title I school?

No, Geneva Middle Sch South is not currently a Title I school.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
6th – 8th
Enrollment
591
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.1:1
Teachers (FTE)
49
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Kane County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
14.0%
Area population (ZIP 60134)
29,838
Area average commute
29.3 min
Area median age
39.7
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 60134; 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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