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Logan JR High School

Middle School · Princeton Esd 115 · Princeton, IL

A Princeton Esd 115 middle school where students score 5 points below what's typical for similar communities.

302 W Central Ave, Princeton, IL 61356

  • Math 14% proficient (2021)
  • Reading 26% proficient (2022)
  • 13.8:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress3.9Needs Improvement40%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-5.95 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics5.7Average35%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency14% (2021 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency26% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency20% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)25% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-5.4 pts
Adjusted Percentile39th
Resources & Environment5.5Average25%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio13.8:1
District spending per student$14,760
Chronic Absenteeism21.8%

Students at Logan JR High School score 20% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 25%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. IL average.

Math Proficiency14%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency26%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 57 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 26% recently.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
83%
ELA
83%
2010
Math
84%
ELA
84%
2011
Math
83%
ELA
82%
2012
Math
50%
ELA
62%
2013
Math
53%
ELA
57%
2014
Math
15%
ELA
36%
2015
Math
17%
ELA
26%
2016
Math
17%
ELA
23%
2017
Math
21%
ELA
38%
2018
Math
18%
ELA
32%
2019
Math
18%
ELA
32%
2020*
Math
14%
ELA
30%
2021*
Math
14%
ELA
30%
2022
ELA
26%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 38% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 46% (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

52.3%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Logan 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 54Somewhat Walkable
  • Bike 54Bikeable
  • City Safety: High1,684/100K

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

$63,952

Median home value

$146,800

Median rent

$751/mo

College educated

28%

Homeownership

75.9%

Poverty rate

14.3%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 61356; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

1 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Princeton Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition6.41–102.6 mi93Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Princeton Esd 115

Schools in district
5
Rank in district
#3 of 4
District spending per student
$14,760NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
11.6%Census SAIPE · 2024

Logan JR High School is listed in Princeton ESD 115; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Logan JR High School

Logan JR High School is a public middle school in Princeton, IL, part of Princeton Esd 115, serving approximately 413 students in grades 5th-8th with a 13.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.9 out of 10 and ranks #3,022 of 3,813 schools in IL. State assessment records show 38% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 46% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Logan JR High School

What grades does Logan JR High School serve?

Logan JR High School serves students in grades 5th through 8th.

How many students attend Logan JR High School?

Logan JR High School has an enrollment of approximately 413 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Logan JR High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Logan JR High School is 13.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Logan JR High School rank in IL?

Logan JR High School ranks #3,022 of 3,813 schools in IL.

What is Logan JR High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Logan JR High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.9 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 Logan JR High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Logan JR High School has 38% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 46% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Logan JR High School a charter school?

No, Logan JR High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Logan JR High School a Title I school?

No, Logan JR High School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Logan JR High School?

52.3% of students at Logan 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
413
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.8:1
Teachers (FTE)
30
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Town
County
Bureau County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
21.8%
Area population (ZIP 61356)
10,739
Area average commute
16.9 min
Area median age
45.8
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 61356; 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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