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#1873 of 3,813 schools in IL
Top 49% in state
North Mac Middle School
Middle School · North Mac Cusd 34 · Girard, IL
A North Mac Cusd 34 middle school where students score 13 points below what's typical for similar communities.
525 N 3rd St, Girard, IL 62640
- Math 11% proficient (2021)
- Reading 12% proficient (2022)
- 12.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at North Mac Middle School score 12% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 24%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IL average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 21 points since 2019, to 12% in 2022, across a 6-year record (2017–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 15% (multi-year average, 2017-2021) · reading/ELA 29% (multi-year average, 2017-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 11 test records from IL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
54.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where North Mac Middle School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 49Car-Dependent
- Bike 39Somewhat 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
$64,438
Median home value
$165,500
Median rent
$786/mo
College educated
15.1%
Homeownership
70.7%
Poverty rate
18.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 62640; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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Nearby same-level schools
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North Mac Cusd 34
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #1 of 4
- District spending per student
- $15,553NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 13.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
North Mac Middle School is listed in North Mac CUSD 34; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About North Mac Middle School
North Mac Middle School is a public middle school in Girard, IL, part of North Mac Cusd 34, serving approximately 239 students in grades 6th-8th with a 12.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 out of 10 and ranks #1,873 of 3,813 schools in IL. State assessment records show 15% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2021) and 29% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about North Mac Middle School
What grades does North Mac Middle School serve?
North Mac Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend North Mac Middle School?
North Mac Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 239 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at North Mac Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at North Mac Middle School is 12.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does North Mac Middle School rank in IL?
North Mac Middle School ranks #1,873 of 3,813 schools in IL.
What is North Mac Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
North Mac Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 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 Mac Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, North Mac Middle School has 15% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2021) and 29% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2022).
Is North Mac Middle School a charter school?
No, North Mac Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is North Mac Middle School a Title I school?
No, North Mac Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for North Mac Middle School?
54.8% of students at North Mac 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
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 239
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 19
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Macoupin County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 25.5%
- Phone
- (217) 627-2136
- Area population (ZIP 62640)
- 3,342
- Area average commute
- 28.8 min
- Area median age
- 44.5
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 62640; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2017-2021, multi-year average, 2017-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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