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Maroa-forsyth Middle School

Middle School · Maroa Forsyth Cusd 2 · Maroa, IL

A Maroa Forsyth Cusd 2 middle school serving grades 6th – 8th.

101 S Cedar St, Maroa, IL 61756

  • Math 20% proficient (2021)
  • Reading 46% proficient (2022)
  • 16.7:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress4.4Below Average40%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-5.73 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics7.3Very Good35%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency20% (2021 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency46% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency33% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)35% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-2.1 pts
Adjusted Percentile60th
Resources & Environment3.2Needs Improvement25%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio16.7:1
District spending per student$12,229
Chronic Absenteeism13.6%

Students at Maroa-forsyth Middle School score 33% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 35%).

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2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. IL average.

Math Proficiency20%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency46%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 46 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 46% recently.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
93%
ELA
90%
2010
Math
94%
ELA
91%
2011
Math
95%
ELA
90%
2012
Math
80%
ELA
77%
2013
Math
75%
ELA
77%
2014
Math
32%
ELA
44%
2015
Math
34%
ELA
61%
2016
Math
35%
ELA
55%
2017
Math
34%
ELA
55%
2018
Math
32%
ELA
53%
2019
Math
32%
ELA
53%
2020*
Math
20%
ELA
35%
2021*
Math
20%
ELA
35%
2022
ELA
46%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 52% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 62% (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

31.2%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Maroa-forsyth 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 22Car-Dependent
  • Bike 32Somewhat Bikeable

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

Median income

$83,889

Median home value

$183,100

Median rent

$794/mo

College educated

31.6%

Homeownership

78.5%

Poverty rate

4.3%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 61756; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

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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.

Maroa Forsyth Cusd 2

Schools in district
3
Rank in district
#3 of 3
District spending per student
$12,229NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
7.2%Census SAIPE · 2024

Maroa-forsyth Middle School is listed in Maroa Forsyth CUSD 2; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Maroa-forsyth Middle School

Maroa-forsyth Middle School is a public middle school in Maroa, IL, part of Maroa Forsyth Cusd 2, serving approximately 250 students in grades 6th-8th with a 16.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.1 out of 10 and ranks #2,847 of 3,813 schools in IL. State assessment records show 52% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 62% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Maroa-forsyth Middle School

What grades does Maroa-forsyth Middle School serve?

Maroa-forsyth Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.

How many students attend Maroa-forsyth Middle School?

Maroa-forsyth Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 250 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Maroa-forsyth Middle School?

The student-teacher ratio at Maroa-forsyth Middle School is 16.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Maroa-forsyth Middle School rank in IL?

Maroa-forsyth Middle School ranks #2,847 of 3,813 schools in IL.

What is Maroa-forsyth Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?

Maroa-forsyth 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 Maroa-forsyth Middle School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Maroa-forsyth Middle School has 52% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 62% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Maroa-forsyth Middle School a charter school?

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

Is Maroa-forsyth Middle School a Title I school?

No, Maroa-forsyth Middle School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Maroa-forsyth Middle School?

31.2% of students at Maroa-forsyth 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
250
Student-Teacher Ratio
16.7:1
Teachers (FTE)
15
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Rural
County
Macon County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
13.6%
Area population (ZIP 61756)
2,625
Area average commute
24.6 min
Area median age
41.2
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 61756; 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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