Below Average
#3353 of 3,813 schools in IL
John L Nash Middle School
Middle School · Central Cusd 4 · Clifton, IL
A Central Cusd 4 middle school where students score 12 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1134 E 3100 North Rd, Clifton, IL 60927
- Math 16% proficient (2021)
- Reading 21% proficient (2022)
- 10.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at John L Nash Middle School score 18% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 30%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IL average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 6 points since 2019, to 21% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 47% (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
42%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where John L Nash 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 7Car-Dependent
- Bike 28Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average542/100K
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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
$92,689
Median home value
$194,100
Median rent
$875/mo
College educated
19.9%
Homeownership
79.9%
Poverty rate
7.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 60927; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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Nearby same-level schools
0 in Central CUSD 4
No verified same-level alternatives
The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.
Central Cusd 4
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #4 of 4
- District spending per student
- $14,941NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 6.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
John L Nash Middle School is listed in Central CUSD 4; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About John L Nash Middle School
John L Nash Middle School is a public middle school in Clifton, IL, part of Central Cusd 4, serving approximately 276 students in grades 5th-8th with a 10.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.3 out of 10 and ranks #3,353 of 3,813 schools in IL. State assessment records show 47% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 48% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about John L Nash Middle School
What grades does John L Nash Middle School serve?
John L Nash Middle School serves students in grades 5th through 8th.
How many students attend John L Nash Middle School?
John L Nash Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 276 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at John L Nash Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at John L Nash Middle School is 10.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does John L Nash Middle School rank in IL?
John L Nash Middle School ranks #3,353 of 3,813 schools in IL.
What is John L Nash Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
John L Nash Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.3 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 John L Nash Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, John L Nash Middle School has 47% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 48% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is John L Nash Middle School a charter school?
No, John L Nash Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is John L Nash Middle School a Title I school?
No, John L Nash Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for John L Nash Middle School?
42.0% of students at John L Nash 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
- 276
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 26
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Iroquois County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 15.9%
- Phone
- (815) 694-2323
- Area population (ZIP 60927)
- 2,239
- Area average commute
- 28.6 min
- Area median age
- 42.7
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 60927; 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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