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#1721 of 3,813 schools in IL
Top 45% in state
Hamilton County Jr/sr High School
High School · Hamilton Co Cusd 10 · Mc Leansboro, IL
A Hamilton Co Cusd 10 high school serving grades 7th – 12th.
1 Fox Ln, Mc Leansboro, IL 62859
- Math 17% proficient (2021)
- Reading 38% proficient (2022)
- 4/5 advanced STEM subjects
Academics
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Students at Hamilton County Jr/sr High School score 28% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 25%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IL average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 34 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 37% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 48% (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
52.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Hamilton County Jr/sr 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 14Car-Dependent
- Bike 31Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low125/100K
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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
$53,373
Median home value
$91,100
Median rent
$572/mo
College educated
21.2%
Homeownership
75.5%
Poverty rate
11.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 62859; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
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No verified same-level alternatives
The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.
Hamilton Co Cusd 10
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #3 of 4
- District spending per student
- $12,481NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 13.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Hamilton County Jr/sr High School is listed in Hamilton Co CUSD 10; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Hamilton County Jr/sr High School
Hamilton County Jr/sr High School is a public high school in Mc Leansboro, IL, part of Hamilton Co Cusd 10, serving approximately 472 students in grades 7th-12th with a 14.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 out of 10 and ranks #1,721 of 3,813 schools in IL. State assessment records show 37% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 48% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Hamilton County Jr/sr High School
What grades does Hamilton County Jr/sr High School serve?
Hamilton County Jr/sr High School serves students in grades 7th through 12th.
How many students attend Hamilton County Jr/sr High School?
Hamilton County Jr/sr High School has an enrollment of approximately 472 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hamilton County Jr/sr High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Hamilton County Jr/sr High School is 14.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Hamilton County Jr/sr High School rank in IL?
Hamilton County Jr/sr High School ranks #1,721 of 3,813 schools in IL.
What is Hamilton County Jr/sr High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Hamilton County Jr/sr High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 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 Hamilton County Jr/sr High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Hamilton County Jr/sr High School has 37% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 48% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Hamilton County Jr/sr High School a charter school?
No, Hamilton County Jr/sr High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Hamilton County Jr/sr High School a Title I school?
No, Hamilton County Jr/sr High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Hamilton County Jr/sr High School?
52.8% of students at Hamilton County Jr/sr 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
- 7th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 472
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 32
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Hamilton County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 31.4%
- Phone
- (618) 643-2328
- Area population (ZIP 62859)
- 5,199
- Area average commute
- 26.7 min
- Area median age
- 41.9
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 62859; 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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