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#912 of 3,813 schools in IL

Top 24% in state

Joppa JR & SR High School

High School · Joppa-maple Grove Ud 38 · Joppa, IL

A Joppa-maple Grove Ud 38 high school where students score 12 points above what's typical for similar communities.

911 Joppa North Ave, Joppa, IL 62953

  • Math 15% proficient (2021)
  • Reading 35% proficient (2022)
  • 1/5 advanced STEM subjects

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress7.4Very Good25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-4.34 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics7.9Very Good25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency15% (2021 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency34.5% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency25% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)12% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+12.3 pts
Adjusted Percentile69th
College Readiness6.6Average30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment7.8Very Good20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio9.7:1
District spending per student$19,305
Chronic Absenteeism31%

Students at Joppa JR & SR High School score 25% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 12%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. IL average.

Math Proficiency15%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency35%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 5 points since 2019, to 35% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
75%
ELA
75%
2010
Math
75%
ELA
75%
2011
Math
87%
ELA
82%
2012
Math
67%
ELA
62%
2013
Math
55%
ELA
45%
2014
Math
25%
ELA
35%
2015
Math
25%
ELA
35%
2016
Math
25%
ELA
45%
2017
Math
45%
ELA
55%
2018
Math
45%
ELA
35%
2019
Math
45%
ELA
35%
2020*
Math
15%
ELA
25%
2021*
Math
15%
ELA
25%
2022
ELA
35%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 46% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 47% (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

80.5%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Joppa 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 3Car-Dependent
  • Bike 20Somewhat Bikeable

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

Median income

$41,750

Median home value

$44,000

Median rent

$775/mo

College educated

9.2%

Homeownership

55.8%

Poverty rate

15%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 62953; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Athletics5sports offered
2 boys'·3 girls'·5 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses1of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

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.

Joppa-maple Grove Ud 38

Schools in district
2
Rank in district
#1 of 2
District spending per student
$19,305NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
17.2%Census SAIPE · 2024

Joppa JR & SR High School is listed in Joppa-Maple Grove UD 38; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Joppa JR & SR High School

Joppa JR & SR High School is a public high school in Joppa, IL, part of Joppa-maple Grove Ud 38, serving approximately 87 students in grades 7th-12th with a 9.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 out of 10 and ranks #912 of 3,813 schools in IL. State assessment records show 46% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 47% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Joppa JR & SR High School

What grades does Joppa JR & SR High School serve?

Joppa JR & SR High School serves students in grades 7th through 12th.

How many students attend Joppa JR & SR High School?

Joppa JR & SR High School has an enrollment of approximately 87 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Joppa JR & SR High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Joppa JR & SR High School is 9.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Joppa JR & SR High School rank in IL?

Joppa JR & SR High School ranks #912 of 3,813 schools in IL.

What is Joppa JR & SR High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Joppa JR & SR High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 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 Joppa JR & SR High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Joppa JR & SR High School has 46% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 47% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Joppa JR & SR High School a charter school?

No, Joppa JR & SR High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Joppa JR & SR High School a Title I school?

No, Joppa JR & SR High School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Joppa JR & SR High School?

80.5% of students at Joppa 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
87
Student-Teacher Ratio
9.7:1
Teachers (FTE)
9
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Rural
County
Massac County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
31.0%
Area population (ZIP 62953)
264
Area median age
28.4
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 62953; 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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