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#2169 of 3,813 schools in IL
Limestone Middle Sch
Middle School · Herscher Cusd 2 · Kankakee, IL
A Herscher Cusd 2 middle school where students score 4 points below what's typical for similar communities.
963 N 5000W Rd, Kankakee, IL 60901
- Math 27% proficient (2021)
- Reading 34% proficient (2022)
- 14.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Limestone Middle Sch score 30% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 35%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IL average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 8 points since 2019, to 34% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 54% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 55% (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
32%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Limestone Middle Sch 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 26Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low204/100K
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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
$54,557
Median home value
$143,200
Median rent
$1,020/mo
College educated
15.7%
Homeownership
60.6%
Poverty rate
21.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 60901; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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Nearby same-level schools
1 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kankakee Trinity AcademyPrivate · tuition | 6.2 | PK–12 | 4.4 mi | 338 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Herscher Cusd 2
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #3 of 4
- District spending per student
- $16,729NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 7.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
Limestone Middle Sch is listed in Herscher CUSD 2; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Limestone Middle Sch
Limestone Middle Sch is a public middle school in Kankakee, IL, part of Herscher Cusd 2, serving approximately 465 students in grades 5th-8th with a 14.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.9 out of 10 and ranks #2,169 of 3,813 schools in IL. State assessment records show 54% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 55% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Limestone Middle Sch
What grades does Limestone Middle Sch serve?
Limestone Middle Sch serves students in grades 5th through 8th.
How many students attend Limestone Middle Sch?
Limestone Middle Sch has an enrollment of approximately 465 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Limestone Middle Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at Limestone Middle Sch is 14.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Limestone Middle Sch rank in IL?
Limestone Middle Sch ranks #2,169 of 3,813 schools in IL.
What is Limestone Middle Sch's MySchoolScout rating?
Limestone Middle Sch has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.9 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 Limestone Middle Sch?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Limestone Middle Sch has 54% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 55% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Limestone Middle Sch a charter school?
No, Limestone Middle Sch is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Limestone Middle Sch a Title I school?
No, Limestone Middle Sch is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Limestone Middle Sch?
32.0% of students at Limestone Middle Sch 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
- 465
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 33
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Kankakee County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 19.6%
- Phone
- (815) 933-2243
- Area population (ZIP 60901)
- 33,224
- Area average commute
- 22.4 min
- Area median age
- 37.8
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 60901; 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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