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#2996 of 3,813 schools in IL

North Ridge Middle School

Middle School · Danville Ccsd 118 · Danville, IL

A Danville Ccsd 118 middle school where students score 10 points above what's typical for similar communities.

1619 N Jackson St, Danville, IL 61832

  • Math 25% proficient (2021)
  • Reading 15% proficient (2022)
  • 19.4:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress4.3Below Average40%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-5.81 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics7.4Very Good35%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency25% (2021 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency15% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency20% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)10% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+9.7 pts
Adjusted Percentile61th
Resources & Environment2.4Needs Improvement25%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio19.4:1
District spending per student$21,893
Chronic Absenteeism44.9%

Students at North Ridge Middle School score 20% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 10%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. IL average.

Math Proficiency25%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency15%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 62 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 15% recently.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
81%
ELA
73%
2010
Math
76%
ELA
72%
2011
Math
76%
ELA
72%
2012
Math
47%
ELA
46%
2013
Math
50%
ELA
44%
2014
Math
18%
ELA
31%
2015
Math
21%
ELA
26%
2016
Math
14%
ELA
18%
2017
Math
12%
ELA
19%
2018
Math
9%
ELA
15%
2019
Math
9%
ELA
15%
2020*
Math
25%
ELA
25%
2021*
Math
25%
ELA
25%
2022
ELA
15%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 36% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 35% (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

85.1%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where North Ridge 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 17Car-Dependent
  • Bike 24Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High7,404/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Danville), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$45,264

Median home value

$78,400

Median rent

$805/mo

College educated

17.2%

Homeownership

59%

Poverty rate

23.2%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 61832; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

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Schlarman AcademyPrivate · tuition5.8PK–120.5 mi320Compare →
Schlarman AcademyPrivate · tuition5.7PK–120.7 mi308Compare →
First Baptist Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition5.7PK–120.9 mi166Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Danville Ccsd 118

Schools in district
11
Rank in district
#7 of 9
District spending per student
$21,893NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
35.8%Census SAIPE · 2024

North Ridge Middle School is listed in Danville CCSD 118; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About North Ridge Middle School

North Ridge Middle School is a public middle school in Danville, IL, part of Danville Ccsd 118, serving approximately 697 students in grades 7th-8th with a 19.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.9 out of 10 and ranks #2,996 of 3,813 schools in IL. State assessment records show 36% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 35% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about North Ridge Middle School

What grades does North Ridge Middle School serve?

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

How many students attend North Ridge Middle School?

North Ridge Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 697 students.

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

The student-teacher ratio at North Ridge Middle School is 19.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does North Ridge Middle School rank in IL?

North Ridge Middle School ranks #2,996 of 3,813 schools in IL.

What is North Ridge Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?

North Ridge Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.9 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 Ridge Middle School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, North Ridge Middle School has 36% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 35% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is North Ridge Middle School a charter school?

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

Is North Ridge Middle School a Title I school?

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

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

85.1% of students at North Ridge 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
697
Student-Teacher Ratio
19.4:1
Teachers (FTE)
36
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Town
County
Vermilion County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
44.9%
Area population (ZIP 61832)
32,302
Area average commute
14.5 min
Area median age
39.2
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 61832; 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

About our data · How we calculate scores

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