Excellent
#567 of 3,813 schools in IL
Top 15% in state
Mt Olive High School
High School · Mount Olive Cusd 5 · Mount Olive, IL
A Mount Olive Cusd 5 high school where students score 3 points above what's typical for similar communities.
804 W Main St, Mount Olive, IL 62069
- Math 25% proficient (2021)
- Reading 35% proficient (2022)
- 4/5 advanced STEM subjects
Academics
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Students at Mt Olive High School score 30% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 26%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IL average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 25 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 35% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 34% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 46% (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
50.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Mt Olive 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. Open the St. Louis map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 30Car-Dependent
- Bike 42Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low173/100K
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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
$57,642
Median home value
$105,700
Median rent
$711/mo
College educated
14.7%
Homeownership
79.9%
Poverty rate
13.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 62069; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
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| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Staunton High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.1 | 9–12 | 4.8 mi | 405 | 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.
Mount Olive Cusd 5
- Schools in district
- 2
- Rank in district
- #1 of 2
- District spending per student
- $15,066NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 13.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Mt Olive High School is listed in Mount Olive CUSD 5; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Mt Olive High School
Mt Olive High School is a public high school in Mount Olive, IL, part of Mount Olive Cusd 5, serving approximately 134 students in grades 9th-12th with a 10.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.0 out of 10 and ranks #567 of 3,813 schools in IL. State assessment records show 34% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 46% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Mt Olive High School
What grades does Mt Olive High School serve?
Mt Olive High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Mt Olive High School?
Mt Olive High School has an enrollment of approximately 134 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mt Olive High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Mt Olive High School is 10.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Mt Olive High School rank in IL?
Mt Olive High School ranks #567 of 3,813 schools in IL.
What is Mt Olive High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Mt Olive High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.0 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 Mt Olive High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Mt Olive High School has 34% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 46% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Mt Olive High School a charter school?
No, Mt Olive High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Mt Olive High School a Title I school?
No, Mt Olive High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Mt Olive High School?
50.7% of students at Mt Olive 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
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 134
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 13
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Macoupin County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 25.4%
- Phone
- (217) 999-4231
- Area population (ZIP 62069)
- 3,102
- Area average commute
- 27 min
- Area median age
- 51
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 62069; 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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