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Jacksonville Middle School
Middle School · Jacksonville Sd 117 · Jacksonville, IL
A Jacksonville Sd 117 middle school where students score 6 points below what's typical for similar communities.
664 Lincoln Ave, Jacksonville, IL 62650
- Math 17% proficient (2021)
- Reading 22% proficient (2022)
- 11.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Jacksonville Middle School score 20% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 26%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IL average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 57 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 22% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 41% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 43% (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
51.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Jacksonville 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 62Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 51Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,435/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Jacksonville), 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
$64,137
Median home value
$142,600
Median rent
$705/mo
College educated
25.6%
Homeownership
67.4%
Poverty rate
13.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 62650; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
1 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Westfair Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 5.4 | PK–12 | 1.3 mi | 82 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Jacksonville Sd 117
- Schools in district
- 11
- Rank in district
- #7 of 9
- District spending per student
- $15,969NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 14.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
Jacksonville Middle School is listed in Jacksonville SD 117; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Jacksonville Middle School
Jacksonville Middle School is a public middle school in Jacksonville, IL, part of Jacksonville Sd 117, serving approximately 654 students in grades 6th-8th with a 11.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.1 out of 10 and ranks #2,841 of 3,813 schools in IL. State assessment records show 41% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 43% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Jacksonville Middle School
What grades does Jacksonville Middle School serve?
Jacksonville Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Jacksonville Middle School?
Jacksonville Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 654 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Jacksonville Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Jacksonville Middle School is 11.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Jacksonville Middle School rank in IL?
Jacksonville Middle School ranks #2,841 of 3,813 schools in IL.
What is Jacksonville Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Jacksonville Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.1 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 Jacksonville Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Jacksonville Middle School has 41% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 43% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Jacksonville Middle School a charter school?
No, Jacksonville Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Jacksonville Middle School a Title I school?
No, Jacksonville Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Jacksonville Middle School?
51.8% of students at Jacksonville 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
- 654
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 57
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- Morgan County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 27.8%
- Phone
- (217) 243-4384
- Area population (ZIP 62650)
- 24,318
- Area average commute
- 16.8 min
- Area median age
- 40.3
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 62650; 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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