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#2011 of 3,813 schools in IL
Madison JR High School
Middle School · Madison Cusd 12 · Madison, IL
A Madison Cusd 12 middle school serving grades 6th – 8th.
600 Farrish St, Madison, IL 62060
- Math 3% proficient (2021)
- Reading 3% proficient (2022)
- 3/5 advanced STEM subjects
Academics
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Students at Madison JR High School score 2% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 4%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IL average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 30 points across the 11-year record (2012–2022) and has held near 3% recently.
Show all 11 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 8% (multi-year average, 2012-2021) · reading/ELA 9% (multi-year average, 2012-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 21 test records from IL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
98.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Madison JR High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 32Car-Dependent
- Bike 38Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average290/100K
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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
$40,139
Median home value
$53,600
Median rent
$1,019/mo
College educated
7.5%
Homeownership
46.4%
Poverty rate
34.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 62060; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Madison Cusd 12
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #3 of 3
- District spending per student
- $22,536NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 34.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
Madison JR High School is listed in Madison CUSD 12; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Madison JR High School
Madison JR High School is a public middle school in Madison, IL, part of Madison Cusd 12, serving approximately 116 students in grades 6th-8th with a 14.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.1 out of 10 and ranks #2,011 of 3,813 schools in IL. State assessment records show 8% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2021) and 9% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Madison JR High School
What grades does Madison JR High School serve?
Madison JR High School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Madison JR High School?
Madison JR High School has an enrollment of approximately 116 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Madison JR High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Madison JR High School is 14.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Madison JR High School rank in IL?
Madison JR High School ranks #2,011 of 3,813 schools in IL.
What is Madison JR High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Madison JR High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.1 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 Madison JR High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Madison JR High School has 8% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2021) and 9% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2022).
Is Madison JR High School a charter school?
No, Madison JR High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Madison JR High School a Title I school?
No, Madison JR High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Madison JR High School?
98.3% of students at Madison 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
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 116
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 8
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Madison County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 49.1%
- Phone
- (618) 877-6409
- Area population (ZIP 62060)
- 3,619
- 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 62060; 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, 2012-2021, multi-year average, 2012-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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