Very Good
#881 of 3,813 schools in IL
Top 23% in state
Meredosia-chambersburg High Sch
High School · Meredosia-chambersburg Cusd 11 · Meredosia, IL
A Meredosia-chambersburg Cusd 11 high school where students score 8 points above what's typical for similar communities.
830 Main St, Meredosia, IL 62665
- Math 25% proficient (2021)
- Reading 25% proficient (2022)
- 4/5 advanced STEM subjects
Academics
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Students at Meredosia-chambersburg High Sch score 25% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 17%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IL average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 25 points since 2019, to 25% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 27% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 44% (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
70.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Meredosia-chambersburg High Sch 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 12Car-Dependent
- County Safety: Low64/100K
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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
$53,229
Median home value
$59,200
Median rent
$663/mo
College educated
10.2%
Homeownership
74.9%
Poverty rate
12.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 62665; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
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Meredosia-chambersburg Cusd 11
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #1 of 3
- District spending per student
- $23,020NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 17.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Meredosia-chambersburg High Sch is listed in Meredosia-Chambersburg CUSD 11; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Meredosia-chambersburg High Sch
Meredosia-chambersburg High Sch is a public high school in Meredosia, IL, part of Meredosia-chambersburg Cusd 11, serving approximately 51 students in grades 9th-12th with a 8.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 out of 10 and ranks #881 of 3,813 schools in IL. State assessment records show 27% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 44% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Meredosia-chambersburg High Sch
What grades does Meredosia-chambersburg High Sch serve?
Meredosia-chambersburg High Sch serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Meredosia-chambersburg High Sch?
Meredosia-chambersburg High Sch has an enrollment of approximately 51 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Meredosia-chambersburg High Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at Meredosia-chambersburg High Sch is 8.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Meredosia-chambersburg High Sch rank in IL?
Meredosia-chambersburg High Sch ranks #881 of 3,813 schools in IL.
What is Meredosia-chambersburg High Sch's MySchoolScout rating?
Meredosia-chambersburg High Sch has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 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 Meredosia-chambersburg High Sch?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Meredosia-chambersburg High Sch has 27% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 44% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Meredosia-chambersburg High Sch a charter school?
No, Meredosia-chambersburg High Sch is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Meredosia-chambersburg High Sch a Title I school?
No, Meredosia-chambersburg High Sch is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Meredosia-chambersburg High Sch?
70.6% of students at Meredosia-chambersburg High 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
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 51
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 8.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 6
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Morgan County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 56.9%
- Phone
- (217) 584-1744
- Area population (ZIP 62665)
- 1,264
- Area median age
- 48.1
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 62665; 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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