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North Boone Middle School

Middle School · North Boone Cusd 200 · Poplar Grove, IL

A North Boone Cusd 200 middle school where students score 13 points below what's typical for similar communities.

17641 Poplar Grove Rd, Poplar Grove, IL 61065

  • Math 15% proficient (2021)
  • Reading 14% proficient (2022)
  • 14.7:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress2.6Needs Improvement40%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-6.48 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics4.0Below Average35%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency15% (2021 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency14% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency15% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)28% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-13.4 pts
Adjusted Percentile21th
Resources & Environment5.5Average25%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio14.7:1
District spending per student$17,980
Chronic Absenteeism26.8%

Students at North Boone Middle School score 14% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 28%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. IL average.

Math Proficiency15%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency14%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

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

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
82%
ELA
86%
2010
Math
89%
ELA
87%
2011
Math
85%
ELA
80%
2012
Math
47%
ELA
54%
2013
Math
54%
ELA
60%
2014
Math
31%
ELA
46%
2015
Math
20%
ELA
32%
2016
Math
16%
ELA
25%
2017
Math
21%
ELA
31%
2018
Math
18%
ELA
26%
2019
Math
18%
ELA
26%
2020*
Math
15%
ELA
24%
2021*
Math
15%
ELA
24%
2022
ELA
14%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 39% (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 score

Free/reduced lunch

46.8%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where North Boone Middle 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 29Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Average259/100K

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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

$104,216

Median home value

$208,400

Median rent

$1,469/mo

College educated

22.8%

Homeownership

92.6%

Poverty rate

5.5%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 61065; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

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Nearby same-level schools

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No verified same-level alternatives

The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.

North Boone Cusd 200

Schools in district
6
Rank in district
#5 of 6
District spending per student
$17,980NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
7.6%Census SAIPE · 2024

North Boone Middle School is listed in North Boone CUSD 200; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About North Boone Middle School

North Boone Middle School is a public middle school in Poplar Grove, IL, part of North Boone Cusd 200, serving approximately 250 students in grades 7th-8th with a 14.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.8 out of 10 and ranks #3,588 of 3,813 schools in IL. State assessment records show 39% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 44% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about North Boone Middle School

What grades does North Boone Middle School serve?

North Boone Middle School serves students in grades 7th through 8th.

How many students attend North Boone Middle School?

North Boone Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 250 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at North Boone Middle School?

The student-teacher ratio at North Boone Middle School is 14.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does North Boone Middle School rank in IL?

North Boone Middle School ranks #3,588 of 3,813 schools in IL.

What is North Boone Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?

North Boone Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.8 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 North Boone Middle School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, North Boone Middle School has 39% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 44% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is North Boone Middle School a charter school?

No, North Boone Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is North Boone Middle School a Title I school?

No, North Boone Middle School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for North Boone Middle School?

46.8% of students at North Boone Middle 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
250
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.7:1
Teachers (FTE)
17
Type
regular
Setting
Fringe Rural
County
Boone County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
26.8%
Area population (ZIP 61065)
10,927
Area average commute
33.7 min
Area median age
36.4
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 61065; 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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