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#2513 of 3,813 schools in IL
Mason/clark Middle Sch
Middle School · East St Louis Sd 189 · East Saint Louis, IL
An East St Louis Sd 189 middle school serving grades 5th – 8th.
5510 State St, East Saint Louis, IL 62203
- Math 2% proficient (2021)
- Reading 6% proficient (2022)
- 11.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Mason/clark Middle Sch score 4% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 5%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IL average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 50 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 6% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 19% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 20% (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
96.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Mason/clark Middle Sch sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the St. Louis map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 28Car-Dependent
- Transit 41Some Transit
- Bike 35Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low144/100K
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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
$41,134
Median home value
$72,700
Median rent
$970/mo
College educated
16.4%
Homeownership
71.3%
Poverty rate
27.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 62203; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| East St Louis-lincoln Middle SchEnrollment path unverified | 5.1 | 5–8 | 3.4 mi | 400 | Compare → |
| Wirth/parks Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.8 | 6–8 | 3.4 mi | 623 | Compare → |
| Emge Junior High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.6 | 7–8 | 4.4 mi | 149 | Compare → |
| Harmony Intermediate CenterEnrollment path unverified | 6.4 | 4–6 | 4.4 mi | 205 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
East St Louis Sd 189
- Schools in district
- 12
- Rank in district
- #7 of 10
- District spending per student
- $27,439NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 37.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Mason/clark Middle Sch is listed in East St Louis SD 189; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Mason/clark Middle Sch
Mason/clark Middle Sch is a public middle school in East Saint Louis, IL, part of East St Louis Sd 189, serving approximately 599 students in grades 5th-8th with a 11.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.5 out of 10 and ranks #2,513 of 3,813 schools in IL. State assessment records show 19% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 20% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Mason/clark Middle Sch
What grades does Mason/clark Middle Sch serve?
Mason/clark Middle Sch serves students in grades 5th through 8th.
How many students attend Mason/clark Middle Sch?
Mason/clark Middle Sch has an enrollment of approximately 599 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mason/clark Middle Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at Mason/clark Middle Sch is 11.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Mason/clark Middle Sch rank in IL?
Mason/clark Middle Sch ranks #2,513 of 3,813 schools in IL.
What is Mason/clark Middle Sch's MySchoolScout rating?
Mason/clark Middle Sch has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.5 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 Mason/clark Middle Sch?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Mason/clark Middle Sch has 19% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 20% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Mason/clark Middle Sch a charter school?
No, Mason/clark Middle Sch is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Mason/clark Middle Sch a Title I school?
No, Mason/clark Middle Sch is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Mason/clark Middle Sch?
96.8% of students at Mason/clark Middle 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
- 5th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 599
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 54
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- St. Clair County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 69.8%
- Phone
- (618) 646-3750
- Area population (ZIP 62203)
- 5,539
- Area median age
- 45.3
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 62203; 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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