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Ingersoll Middle School

Middle School · Canton Union Sd 66 · Canton, IL

A Canton Union Sd 66 middle school serving grades 5th – 8th.

1605 E Ash St, Canton, IL 61520

  • Math 18% proficient (2021)
  • Reading 26% proficient (2022)
  • 12.4:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress5.0Average40%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-5.51 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics6.4Average35%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency18% (2021 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency26% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency22% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)24% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-2.1 pts
Adjusted Percentile48th
Resources & Environment4.9Below Average25%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio12.4:1
District spending per student$13,914
Chronic Absenteeism31.1%

Students at Ingersoll Middle School score 22% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 24%).

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2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. IL average.

Math Proficiency18%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency26%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 6 points since 2019, to 26% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
84%
ELA
80%
2010
Math
86%
ELA
80%
2011
Math
85%
ELA
83%
2012
Math
57%
ELA
57%
2013
Math
54%
ELA
56%
2014
Math
26%
ELA
38%
2015
Math
24%
ELA
34%
2016
Math
25%
ELA
35%
2017
Math
31%
ELA
38%
2018
Math
28%
ELA
35%
2019
Math
28%
ELA
35%
2020*
Math
18%
ELA
24%
2021*
Math
18%
ELA
24%
2022
ELA
26%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 43% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 46% (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 score

Free/reduced lunch

55.1%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Ingersoll Middle 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 29Car-Dependent
  • Bike 38Somewhat Bikeable

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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$56,618

Median home value

$116,200

Median rent

$814/mo

College educated

16.5%

Homeownership

73%

Poverty rate

14.3%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 61520; 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

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Nearby same-level schools

0 from verified nearby records

No verified same-level alternatives

The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.

Canton Union Sd 66

Schools in district
5
Rank in district
#2 of 5
District spending per student
$13,914NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
16.6%Census SAIPE · 2024

Ingersoll Middle School is listed in Canton Union SD 66; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Ingersoll Middle School

Ingersoll Middle School is a public middle school in Canton, IL, part of Canton Union Sd 66, serving approximately 608 students in grades 5th-8th with a 12.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.5 out of 10 and ranks #2,481 of 3,813 schools in IL. State assessment records show 43% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 46% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Ingersoll Middle School

What grades does Ingersoll Middle School serve?

Ingersoll Middle School serves students in grades 5th through 8th.

How many students attend Ingersoll Middle School?

Ingersoll Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 608 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Ingersoll Middle School?

The student-teacher ratio at Ingersoll Middle School is 12.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Ingersoll Middle School rank in IL?

Ingersoll Middle School ranks #2,481 of 3,813 schools in IL.

What is Ingersoll Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?

Ingersoll Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.5 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 Ingersoll Middle School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Ingersoll Middle School has 43% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 46% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Ingersoll Middle School a charter school?

No, Ingersoll Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Ingersoll Middle School a Title I school?

No, Ingersoll Middle School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Ingersoll Middle School?

55.1% of students at Ingersoll 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
5th – 8th
Enrollment
608
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.4:1
Teachers (FTE)
49
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Town
County
Fulton County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
31.1%
Area population (ZIP 61520)
16,098
Area average commute
21.5 min
Area median age
44.7
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 61520; 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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