Below Average
#3434 of 3,813 schools in IL
Lewis-clark JR High School
Middle School · Wood River-hartford Esd 15 · Wood River, IL
A Wood River-hartford Esd 15 middle school where students score 5 points below what's typical for similar communities.
501 E Lorena Ave, Wood River, IL 62095
- Math 8% proficient (2021)
- Reading 12% proficient (2022)
- 13.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Lewis-clark JR High School score 10% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 14%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IL average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 9 points since 2019, to 12% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 33% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 35% (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
76.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Lewis-clark JR High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 68Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 49Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,997/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Wood River), 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
$66,641
Median home value
$106,700
Median rent
$919/mo
College educated
16.4%
Homeownership
69.8%
Poverty rate
12.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 62095; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Wood River-hartford Esd 15
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #3 of 3
- District spending per student
- $18,522NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 14.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Lewis-clark JR High School is listed in Wood River-Hartford ESD 15; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Lewis-clark JR High School
Lewis-clark JR High School is a public middle school in Wood River, IL, part of Wood River-hartford Esd 15, serving approximately 176 students in grades 6th-8th with a 13.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.2 out of 10 and ranks #3,434 of 3,813 schools in IL. State assessment records show 33% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 35% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Lewis-clark JR High School
What grades does Lewis-clark JR High School serve?
Lewis-clark JR High School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Lewis-clark JR High School?
Lewis-clark JR High School has an enrollment of approximately 176 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lewis-clark JR High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lewis-clark JR High School is 13.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Lewis-clark JR High School rank in IL?
Lewis-clark JR High School ranks #3,434 of 3,813 schools in IL.
What is Lewis-clark JR High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Lewis-clark JR High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.2 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 Lewis-clark JR High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Lewis-clark JR High School has 33% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 35% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Lewis-clark JR High School a charter school?
No, Lewis-clark JR High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Lewis-clark JR High School a Title I school?
No, Lewis-clark JR High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Lewis-clark JR High School?
76.1% of students at Lewis-clark 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
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 176
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 13
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small Suburb
- County
- Madison County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 35.8%
- Phone
- (618) 254-4355
- Area population (ZIP 62095)
- 10,780
- Area average commute
- 26 min
- Area median age
- 38.2
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 62095; 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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