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Macomb Middle School

Middle School · Macomb Cusd 185 · Macomb, IL

A Macomb Cusd 185 middle school serving grades 6th – 8th.

1525 S Johnson St, Macomb, IL 61455

  • Math 21% proficient (2021)
  • Reading 26% proficient (2022)
  • 12.9:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress2.5Needs Improvement40%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-6.53 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics6.4Average35%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency21% (2021 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency26% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency24% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)26% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-2.6 pts
Adjusted Percentile49th
Resources & Environment7.6Very Good25%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio12.9:1
District spending per student$16,653
Chronic Absenteeism19.2%

Students at Macomb Middle School score 24% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 26%).

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2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. IL average.

Math Proficiency21%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency26%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 7 points since 2019, to 26% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
95%
ELA
91%
2010
Math
93%
ELA
90%
2011
Math
93%
ELA
89%
2012
Math
66%
ELA
68%
2013
Math
66%
ELA
70%
2014
Math
27%
ELA
43%
2015
Math
27%
ELA
22%
2016
Math
24%
ELA
30%
2017
Math
24%
ELA
28%
2018
Math
25%
ELA
40%
2019
Math
25%
ELA
40%
2020*
Math
21%
ELA
32%
2021*
Math
21%
ELA
32%
2022
ELA
26%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 47% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 50% (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

50.8%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Macomb 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 8Car-Dependent
  • Bike 34Somewhat Bikeable

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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$45,048

Median home value

$117,900

Median rent

$739/mo

College educated

38.7%

Homeownership

52.6%

Poverty rate

25.9%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 61455; 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.

Macomb Cusd 185

Schools in district
5
Rank in district
#2 of 5
District spending per student
$16,653NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
19.9%Census SAIPE · 2024

Macomb Middle School is listed in Macomb CUSD 185; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Macomb Middle School

Macomb Middle School is a public middle school in Macomb, IL, part of Macomb Cusd 185, serving approximately 463 students in grades 6th-8th with a 12.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.1 out of 10 and ranks #2,846 of 3,813 schools in IL. State assessment records show 47% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 50% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Macomb Middle School

What grades does Macomb Middle School serve?

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

How many students attend Macomb Middle School?

Macomb Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 463 students.

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

The student-teacher ratio at Macomb Middle School is 12.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Macomb Middle School rank in IL?

Macomb Middle School ranks #2,846 of 3,813 schools in IL.

What is Macomb Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?

Macomb Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.1 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 Macomb Middle School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Macomb Middle School has 47% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 50% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Macomb Middle School a charter school?

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

Is Macomb Middle School a Title I school?

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

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

50.8% of students at Macomb 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
463
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.9:1
Teachers (FTE)
36
Type
regular
Setting
Remote Town
County
McDonough County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
19.2%
Area population (ZIP 61455)
17,511
Area average commute
15.4 min
Area median age
31.8
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 61455; 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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