Very Good
#1166 of 3,813 schools in IL
Top 31% in state
Massac JR High School
Middle School · Massac Ud 1 · Metropolis, IL
A Massac Ud 1 middle school where students score 8 points above what's typical for similar communities.
3028 Old Marion Rd, Metropolis, IL 62960
- Math 25% proficient (2021)
- Reading 39% proficient (2022)
- 13.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Massac JR High School score 32% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 24%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IL average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 48 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 39% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 48% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 51% (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
55.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Massac JR High 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 5Car-Dependent
- Bike 24Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,554/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Metropolis), 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
$61,702
Median home value
$122,100
Median rent
$789/mo
College educated
17.7%
Homeownership
77.4%
Poverty rate
14.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 62960; 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.
Massac Ud 1
- Schools in district
- 7
- Rank in district
- #5 of 7
- District spending per student
- $16,174NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 20.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Massac JR High School is listed in Massac UD 1; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Massac JR High School
Massac JR High School is a public middle school in Metropolis, IL, part of Massac Ud 1, serving approximately 285 students in grades 7th-8th with a 13.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 out of 10 and ranks #1,166 of 3,813 schools in IL. State assessment records show 48% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 51% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Massac JR High School
What grades does Massac JR High School serve?
Massac JR High School serves students in grades 7th through 8th.
How many students attend Massac JR High School?
Massac JR High School has an enrollment of approximately 285 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Massac JR High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Massac JR High School is 13.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Massac JR High School rank in IL?
Massac JR High School ranks #1,166 of 3,813 schools in IL.
What is Massac JR High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Massac JR High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 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 Massac JR High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Massac JR High School has 48% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 51% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Massac JR High School a charter school?
No, Massac JR High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Massac JR High School a Title I school?
No, Massac JR High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Massac JR High School?
55.1% of students at Massac 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
- 7th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 285
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 21
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Massac County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 16.1%
- Phone
- (618) 524-2645
- Area population (ZIP 62960)
- 10,823
- Area average commute
- 20.5 min
- Area median age
- 46.8
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 62960; 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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