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#1773 of 3,813 schools in IL
Top 47% in state
Lowpoint-washburn JR SR High Sch
High School · Lowpoint-washburn Cusd 21 · Washburn, IL
A Lowpoint-washburn Cusd 21 high school serving grades 6th – 12th.
508 E Walnut St, Washburn, IL 61570
- Math 17% proficient (2021)
- Reading 27% proficient (2022)
- 4/5 advanced STEM subjects
Academics
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Students at Lowpoint-washburn JR SR High Sch score 22% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 25%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IL average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 45 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 27% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 35% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 41% (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
53.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Lowpoint-washburn JR SR High 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 17Car-Dependent
- Bike 37Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$76,691
Median home value
$110,000
Median rent
$876/mo
College educated
17.3%
Homeownership
80.6%
Poverty rate
6.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 61570; 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.
Lowpoint-washburn Cusd 21
- Schools in district
- 2
- Rank in district
- #2 of 2
- District spending per student
- $16,523NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 9.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Lowpoint-washburn JR SR High Sch is listed in Lowpoint-Washburn CUSD 21; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Lowpoint-washburn JR SR High Sch
Lowpoint-washburn JR SR High Sch is a public high school in Washburn, IL, part of Lowpoint-washburn Cusd 21, serving approximately 158 students in grades 6th-12th with a 10.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 out of 10 and ranks #1,773 of 3,813 schools in IL. State assessment records show 35% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 41% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Lowpoint-washburn JR SR High Sch
What grades does Lowpoint-washburn JR SR High Sch serve?
Lowpoint-washburn JR SR High Sch serves students in grades 6th through 12th.
How many students attend Lowpoint-washburn JR SR High Sch?
Lowpoint-washburn JR SR High Sch has an enrollment of approximately 158 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lowpoint-washburn JR SR High Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at Lowpoint-washburn JR SR High Sch is 10.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Lowpoint-washburn JR SR High Sch rank in IL?
Lowpoint-washburn JR SR High Sch ranks #1,773 of 3,813 schools in IL.
What is Lowpoint-washburn JR SR High Sch's MySchoolScout rating?
Lowpoint-washburn JR SR High Sch 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 Lowpoint-washburn JR SR High Sch?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Lowpoint-washburn JR SR High Sch has 35% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 41% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Lowpoint-washburn JR SR High Sch a charter school?
No, Lowpoint-washburn JR SR High Sch is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Lowpoint-washburn JR SR High Sch a Title I school?
No, Lowpoint-washburn JR SR High Sch is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Lowpoint-washburn JR SR High Sch?
53.2% of students at Lowpoint-washburn JR SR High 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
- 6th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 158
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 15
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Woodford County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 24.1%
- Phone
- (309) 248-7521
- Area population (ZIP 61570)
- 1,620
- Area average commute
- 38.9 min
- Area median age
- 43.5
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 61570; 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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