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#3210 of 3,813 schools in IL

Neoga Jr/sr High School

High School · Neoga Cusd 3 · Neoga, IL

A Neoga Cusd 3 high school where students score 15 points below what's typical for similar communities.

790 E 7th St, Neoga, IL 62447

  • Math 17% proficient (2021)
  • Reading 8% proficient (2022)
  • 4/5 advanced STEM subjects

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress6.9Average25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-4.69 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics3.7Needs Improvement25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency17% (2021 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency7.5% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency12% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)27% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-14.5 pts
Adjusted Percentile18th
College Readiness3.1Needs Improvement30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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AP Participation8.8%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment5.1Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio12.4:1
District spending per student$13,900
Chronic Absenteeism29.8%

Students at Neoga Jr/sr High School score 12% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 27%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. IL average.

Math Proficiency17%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency8%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 22 points since 2019, to 8% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
65%
ELA
55%
2010
Math
67%
ELA
57%
2011
Math
75%
ELA
65%
2012
Math
77%
ELA
67%
2013
Math
65%
ELA
55%
2014
Math
30%
ELA
35%
2015
Math
22%
ELA
37%
2016
Math
22%
ELA
27%
2017
Math
22%
ELA
37%
2018
Math
22%
ELA
37%
2019
Math
22%
ELA
37%
2020*
Math
17%
ELA
27%
2021*
Math
17%
ELA
27%
2022
ELA
8%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 40% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 41% (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

49.3%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

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The neighborhood

Where Neoga Jr/sr 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 21Car-Dependent
  • Bike 29Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Low29/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

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

$84,158

Median home value

$153,500

Median rent

$815/mo

College educated

22.6%

Homeownership

83.7%

Poverty rate

6.4%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 62447; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Athletics6sports offered
3 boys'·3 girls'·6 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses4of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

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.

Neoga Cusd 3

Schools in district
3
Rank in district
#1 of 2
District spending per student
$13,900NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
9.5%Census SAIPE · 2024

Neoga Jr/sr High School is listed in Neoga CUSD 3; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Neoga Jr/sr High School

Neoga Jr/sr High School is a public high school in Neoga, IL, part of Neoga Cusd 3, serving approximately 272 students in grades 6th-12th with a 12.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.6 out of 10 and ranks #3,210 of 3,813 schools in IL. State assessment records show 40% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 41% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Neoga Jr/sr High School

What grades does Neoga Jr/sr High School serve?

Neoga Jr/sr High School serves students in grades 6th through 12th.

How many students attend Neoga Jr/sr High School?

Neoga Jr/sr High School has an enrollment of approximately 272 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Neoga Jr/sr High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Neoga Jr/sr High School is 12.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Neoga Jr/sr High School rank in IL?

Neoga Jr/sr High School ranks #3,210 of 3,813 schools in IL.

What is Neoga Jr/sr High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Neoga Jr/sr High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.6 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 Neoga Jr/sr High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Neoga Jr/sr High School has 40% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 41% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Neoga Jr/sr High School a charter school?

No, Neoga Jr/sr High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Neoga Jr/sr High School a Title I school?

No, Neoga Jr/sr High School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Neoga Jr/sr High School?

49.3% of students at Neoga Jr/sr 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
6th – 12th
Enrollment
272
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.4:1
Teachers (FTE)
22
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Rural
County
Cumberland County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
29.8%
Area population (ZIP 62447)
3,195
Area average commute
23.2 min
Area median age
42.5
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 62447; 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

About our data · How we calculate scores

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