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#2927 of 3,813 schools in IL
J L Buford Intermediate Ed Ctr
Elementary School · Mount Vernon Sd 80 · Mount Vernon, IL
A Mount Vernon Sd 80 elementary school serving grades 4th – 5th.
623 S 34th St, Mount Vernon, IL 62864
- Math 5% proficient (2021)
- Reading 11% proficient (2022)
- 14:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at J L Buford Intermediate Ed Ctr score 8% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 11%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IL average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 55 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 11% recently.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 27% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 30% (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
84.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where J L Buford Intermediate Ed Ctr 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 40Car-Dependent
- Bike 41Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,336/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Mount Vernon), 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
$58,082
Median home value
$117,600
Median rent
$882/mo
College educated
21.1%
Homeownership
66%
Poverty rate
14.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 62864; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Victory Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | Not rated | 3–9 | 1.3 mi | 6 | Compare → |
| St Mary Elementary SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.5 | K–8 | 1.5 mi | 98 | Compare → |
| Coram Deo Classical Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.3 | PK–8 | 2.2 mi | 46 | Compare → |
| Coram Deo Classical SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.2 | PK–8 | 2.2 mi | 45 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Mount Vernon Sd 80
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #2 of 4
- District spending per student
- $18,791NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 25.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
J L Buford Intermediate Ed Ctr is listed in Mount Vernon SD 80; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About J L Buford Intermediate Ed Ctr
J L Buford Intermediate Ed Ctr is a public elementary school in Mount Vernon, IL, part of Mount Vernon Sd 80, serving approximately 280 students in grades 4th-5th with a 14:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.0 out of 10 and ranks #2,927 of 3,813 schools in IL. State assessment records show 27% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 30% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about J L Buford Intermediate Ed Ctr
What grades does J L Buford Intermediate Ed Ctr serve?
J L Buford Intermediate Ed Ctr serves students in grades 4th through 5th.
How many students attend J L Buford Intermediate Ed Ctr?
J L Buford Intermediate Ed Ctr has an enrollment of approximately 280 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at J L Buford Intermediate Ed Ctr?
The student-teacher ratio at J L Buford Intermediate Ed Ctr is 14:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does J L Buford Intermediate Ed Ctr rank in IL?
J L Buford Intermediate Ed Ctr ranks #2,927 of 3,813 schools in IL.
What is J L Buford Intermediate Ed Ctr's MySchoolScout rating?
J L Buford Intermediate Ed Ctr has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.0 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 J L Buford Intermediate Ed Ctr?
Based on loaded state assessment records, J L Buford Intermediate Ed Ctr has 27% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 30% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is J L Buford Intermediate Ed Ctr a charter school?
No, J L Buford Intermediate Ed Ctr is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is J L Buford Intermediate Ed Ctr a Title I school?
No, J L Buford Intermediate Ed Ctr is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for J L Buford Intermediate Ed Ctr?
84.6% of students at J L Buford Intermediate Ed Ctr 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
- 4th – 5th
- Enrollment
- 280
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 20
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Town
- County
- Jefferson County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 24.6%
- Phone
- (618) 244-8064
- Area population (ZIP 62864)
- 23,061
- Area average commute
- 16.9 min
- Area median age
- 41
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 62864; 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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