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Knoxville JR High School
Middle School · Knoxville Cusd 202 · Knoxville, IL
A Knoxville Cusd 202 middle school where students score 20 points below what's typical for similar communities.
701 E Mill St, Knoxville, IL 61448
- Math 6% proficient (2021)
- Reading 11% proficient (2022)
- 12.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Knoxville JR High School score 8% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 29%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IL average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 14 points since 2019, to 11% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 40% (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
45.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Knoxville JR 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 35Car-Dependent
- Bike 34Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Average645/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Knoxville), 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
$79,500
Median home value
$139,700
Median rent
$656/mo
College educated
24.1%
Homeownership
87.3%
Poverty rate
8.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 61448; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
1 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lombard Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.3 | 5–6 | 4.7 mi | 517 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Knoxville Cusd 202
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #3 of 3
- District spending per student
- $15,033NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 11.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Knoxville JR High School is listed in Knoxville CUSD 202; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Knoxville JR High School
Knoxville JR High School is a public middle school in Knoxville, IL, part of Knoxville Cusd 202, serving approximately 249 students in grades 5th-8th with a 12.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.7 out of 10 and ranks #3,610 of 3,813 schools in IL. State assessment records show 40% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 43% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Knoxville JR High School
What grades does Knoxville JR High School serve?
Knoxville JR High School serves students in grades 5th through 8th.
How many students attend Knoxville JR High School?
Knoxville JR High School has an enrollment of approximately 249 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Knoxville JR High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Knoxville JR High 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 Knoxville JR High School rank in IL?
Knoxville JR High School ranks #3,610 of 3,813 schools in IL.
What is Knoxville JR High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Knoxville JR High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.7 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 Knoxville JR High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Knoxville JR High School has 40% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 43% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Knoxville JR High School a charter school?
No, Knoxville JR High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Knoxville JR High School a Title I school?
No, Knoxville JR High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Knoxville JR High School?
45.4% of students at Knoxville JR 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
- 5th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 249
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 20
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- Knox County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 19.3%
- Phone
- (309) 289-4126
- Area population (ZIP 61448)
- 3,906
- Area average commute
- 19.9 min
- Area median age
- 44.4
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 61448; 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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