Very Good
#1101 of 3,813 schools in IL
Top 29% in state
Genoa-kingston Middle School
Middle School · Genoa Kingston Cusd 424 · Genoa, IL
A Genoa Kingston Cusd 424 middle school serving grades 6th – 8th.
941 W Main St, Genoa, IL 60135
- Math 19% proficient (2021)
- Reading 38% proficient (2022)
- 11.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Genoa-kingston Middle School score 28% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 28%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IL average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 45 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 38% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 46% (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
47.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Genoa-kingston Middle School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 24Car-Dependent
- Bike 41Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low129/100K
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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
$87,935
Median home value
$238,000
Median rent
$1,038/mo
College educated
15.4%
Homeownership
73.2%
Poverty rate
15.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 60135; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northwester Center for AutismPrivate · tuition | 6.5 | PK–12 | 0.5 mi | 88 | Compare → |
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Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Genoa Kingston Cusd 424
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #1 of 4
- District spending per student
- $16,372NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 6.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Genoa-kingston Middle School is listed in Genoa Kingston CUSD 424; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Genoa-kingston Middle School
Genoa-kingston Middle School is a public middle school in Genoa, IL, part of Genoa Kingston Cusd 424, serving approximately 349 students in grades 6th-8th with a 11.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 out of 10 and ranks #1,101 of 3,813 schools in IL. State assessment records show 46% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 56% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Genoa-kingston Middle School
What grades does Genoa-kingston Middle School serve?
Genoa-kingston Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Genoa-kingston Middle School?
Genoa-kingston Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 349 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Genoa-kingston Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Genoa-kingston Middle School is 11.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Genoa-kingston Middle School rank in IL?
Genoa-kingston Middle School ranks #1,101 of 3,813 schools in IL.
What is Genoa-kingston Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Genoa-kingston Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 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 Genoa-kingston Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Genoa-kingston Middle School has 46% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 56% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Genoa-kingston Middle School a charter school?
No, Genoa-kingston Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Genoa-kingston Middle School a Title I school?
No, Genoa-kingston Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Genoa-kingston Middle School?
47.3% of students at Genoa-kingston Middle 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
- 349
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 31
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Town
- County
- DeKalb County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 14.6%
- Phone
- (815) 784-5222
- Area population (ZIP 60135)
- 7,486
- Area average commute
- 32.4 min
- Area median age
- 35
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 60135; 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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