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#1028 of 3,813 schools in IL

Top 27% in state

Litchfield Middle School

Middle School · Litchfield Cusd 12 · Litchfield, IL

A Litchfield Cusd 12 middle school where students score 8 points above what's typical for similar communities.

1701 N State St, Litchfield, IL 62056

  • Math 12% proficient (2021)
  • Reading 47% proficient (2022)
  • 12.3:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress6.8Average40%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-4.71 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics8.0Excellent35%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency12% (2021 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency47% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency30% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)22% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+7.7 pts
Adjusted Percentile70th
Resources & Environment7.1Very Good25%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio12.3:1
District spending per student$16,533
Chronic Absenteeism25.5%

Students at Litchfield Middle School score 30% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 22%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. IL average.

Math Proficiency12%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency47%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 14-year record (2009–2022), then recovered 14 points since 2019, reaching 47% in 2022.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
82%
ELA
84%
2010
Math
77%
ELA
82%
2011
Math
84%
ELA
80%
2012
Math
47%
ELA
53%
2013
Math
40%
ELA
46%
2014
Math
19%
ELA
36%
2015
Math
18%
ELA
46%
2016
Math
18%
ELA
53%
2017
Math
20%
ELA
52%
2018
Math
15%
ELA
52%
2019
Math
15%
ELA
52%
2020*
Math
12%
ELA
43%
2021*
Math
12%
ELA
43%
2022
ELA
47%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 35% (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 score

Free/reduced lunch

60.1%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Litchfield Middle 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 21Car-Dependent
  • Bike 39Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High3,396/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Litchfield), 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

$62,705

Median home value

$119,800

Median rent

$655/mo

College educated

25.6%

Homeownership

72.6%

Poverty rate

14.1%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 62056; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

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Nearby same-level schools

0 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

No verified same-level alternatives

The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.

Litchfield Cusd 12

Schools in district
6
Rank in district
#1 of 5
District spending per student
$16,533NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
15.4%Census SAIPE · 2024

Litchfield Middle School is listed in Litchfield CUSD 12; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Litchfield Middle School

Litchfield Middle School is a public middle school in Litchfield, IL, part of Litchfield Cusd 12, serving approximately 271 students in grades 6th-8th with a 12.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 out of 10 and ranks #1,028 of 3,813 schools in IL. State assessment records show 35% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 55% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Litchfield Middle School

What grades does Litchfield Middle School serve?

Litchfield Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.

How many students attend Litchfield Middle School?

Litchfield Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 271 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Litchfield Middle School?

The student-teacher ratio at Litchfield Middle School is 12.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Litchfield Middle School rank in IL?

Litchfield Middle School ranks #1,028 of 3,813 schools in IL.

What is Litchfield Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?

Litchfield Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 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 Litchfield Middle School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Litchfield Middle School has 35% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 55% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Litchfield Middle School a charter school?

No, Litchfield Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Litchfield Middle School a Title I school?

No, Litchfield Middle School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Litchfield Middle School?

60.1% of students at Litchfield Middle 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
271
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.3:1
Teachers (FTE)
22
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Town
County
Montgomery County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
25.5%
Area population (ZIP 62056)
8,591
Area average commute
20.2 min
Area median age
42.8
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 62056; 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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