Very Good
#1032 of 3,813 schools in IL
Top 27% in state
Manteno Middle School
Middle School · Manteno Cusd 5 · Manteno, IL
A Manteno Cusd 5 middle school serving grades 5th – 8th.
250 N Poplar St, Manteno, IL 60950
- Math 26% proficient (2021)
- Reading 42% proficient (2022)
- 11.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Manteno Middle School score 34% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 33%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IL average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 47 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 42% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 44% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 54% (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
35.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Manteno 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 65Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 42Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Average512/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Manteno), 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
$87,848
Median home value
$244,000
Median rent
$1,008/mo
College educated
22.2%
Homeownership
70.3%
Poverty rate
5.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 60950; 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.
Manteno Cusd 5
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #1 of 3
- District spending per student
- $15,326NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 7.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Manteno Middle School is listed in Manteno CUSD 5; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Manteno Middle School
Manteno Middle School is a public middle school in Manteno, IL, part of Manteno Cusd 5, serving approximately 542 students in grades 5th-8th with a 11.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 out of 10 and ranks #1,032 of 3,813 schools in IL. State assessment records show 44% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 54% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Manteno Middle School
What grades does Manteno Middle School serve?
Manteno Middle School serves students in grades 5th through 8th.
How many students attend Manteno Middle School?
Manteno Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 542 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Manteno Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Manteno Middle School is 11.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Manteno Middle School rank in IL?
Manteno Middle School ranks #1,032 of 3,813 schools in IL.
What is Manteno Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Manteno 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 Manteno Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Manteno Middle School has 44% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 54% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Manteno Middle School a charter school?
No, Manteno Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Manteno Middle School a Title I school?
No, Manteno Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Manteno Middle School?
35.2% of students at Manteno 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
- 5th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 542
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 47
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Town
- County
- Kankakee County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 12.9%
- Phone
- (815) 928-7150
- Area population (ZIP 60950)
- 11,902
- Area average commute
- 31.9 min
- Area median age
- 45.9
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 60950; 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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