Very Good
#1200 of 3,813 schools in IL
Top 31% in state
Georgetown-ridge Farm High School
High School · Georgetown-ridge Farm Cud 4 · Georgetown, IL
A Georgetown-ridge Farm Cud 4 high school serving grades 9th – 12th.
500 W Mulberry St, Georgetown, IL 61846
- Math 15% proficient (2021)
- Reading 17% proficient (2022)
- 3/5 advanced STEM subjects
Academics
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Students at Georgetown-ridge Farm High School score 16% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 18%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IL average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 25 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 17% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 18% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 25% (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
68.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Georgetown-ridge Farm 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 44Car-Dependent
- Bike 38Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average659/100K
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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
$57,341
Median home value
$77,800
Median rent
$738/mo
College educated
14.7%
Homeownership
74.3%
Poverty rate
11%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 61846; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
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| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Notre Dame De La Salette Boys AcademyPrivate · tuition | 7.7 | 8–12 | 2.2 mi | 102 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Georgetown-ridge Farm Cud 4
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #1 of 3
- District spending per student
- $16,577NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 21.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Georgetown-ridge Farm High School is listed in Georgetown-Ridge Farm CUD 4; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Georgetown-ridge Farm High School
Georgetown-ridge Farm High School is a public high school in Georgetown, IL, part of Georgetown-ridge Farm Cud 4, serving approximately 240 students in grades 9th-12th with a 11.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 out of 10 and ranks #1,200 of 3,813 schools in IL. State assessment records show 18% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 25% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Georgetown-ridge Farm High School
What grades does Georgetown-ridge Farm High School serve?
Georgetown-ridge Farm High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Georgetown-ridge Farm High School?
Georgetown-ridge Farm High School has an enrollment of approximately 240 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Georgetown-ridge Farm High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Georgetown-ridge Farm High School is 11.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Georgetown-ridge Farm High School rank in IL?
Georgetown-ridge Farm High School ranks #1,200 of 3,813 schools in IL.
What is Georgetown-ridge Farm High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Georgetown-ridge Farm High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 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 Georgetown-ridge Farm High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Georgetown-ridge Farm High School has 18% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 25% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Georgetown-ridge Farm High School a charter school?
No, Georgetown-ridge Farm High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Georgetown-ridge Farm High School a Title I school?
No, Georgetown-ridge Farm High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Georgetown-ridge Farm High School?
68.8% of students at Georgetown-ridge Farm 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
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 240
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 21
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Vermilion County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 31.2%
- Phone
- (217) 662-6716
- Area population (ZIP 61846)
- 4,484
- Area average commute
- 30 min
- Area median age
- 42.4
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 · 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 61846; 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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