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#1677 of 3,813 schools in IL
Top 44% in state
Lewistown Jr/sr High School
High School · Lewistown Cusd 97 · Lewistown, IL
A Lewistown Cusd 97 high school where students score 10 points below what's typical for similar communities.
15205 N State 100 Hwy, Lewistown, IL 61542
- Math 12% proficient (2021)
- Reading 17% proficient (2022)
- 3/5 advanced STEM subjects
Academics
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Students at Lewistown Jr/sr High School score 14% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 25%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IL average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 5 points since 2019, to 17% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 22% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 32% (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
53.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Lewistown 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 7Car-Dependent
- Bike 26Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$65,529
Median home value
$115,100
Median rent
$683/mo
College educated
21.2%
Homeownership
76.3%
Poverty rate
7.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 61542; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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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.
Lewistown Cusd 97
- Schools in district
- 2
- Rank in district
- #1 of 2
- District spending per student
- $15,273NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 13.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Lewistown Jr/sr High School is listed in Lewistown CUSD 97; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Lewistown Jr/sr High School
Lewistown Jr/sr High School is a public high school in Lewistown, IL, part of Lewistown Cusd 97, serving approximately 268 students in grades 7th-12th with a 11.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 out of 10 and ranks #1,677 of 3,813 schools in IL. State assessment records show 22% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 32% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Lewistown Jr/sr High School
What grades does Lewistown Jr/sr High School serve?
Lewistown Jr/sr High School serves students in grades 7th through 12th.
How many students attend Lewistown Jr/sr High School?
Lewistown Jr/sr High School has an enrollment of approximately 268 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lewistown Jr/sr High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lewistown Jr/sr High School is 11.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Lewistown Jr/sr High School rank in IL?
Lewistown Jr/sr High School ranks #1,677 of 3,813 schools in IL.
What is Lewistown Jr/sr High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Lewistown Jr/sr High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 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 Lewistown Jr/sr High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Lewistown Jr/sr High School has 22% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 32% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Lewistown Jr/sr High School a charter school?
No, Lewistown Jr/sr High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Lewistown Jr/sr High School a Title I school?
No, Lewistown Jr/sr High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Lewistown Jr/sr High School?
53.7% of students at Lewistown 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
- 268
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 23
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Fulton County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 32.8%
- Phone
- (309) 547-2288
- Area population (ZIP 61542)
- 3,306
- Area average commute
- 26.8 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 61542; 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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