Very Good
#1040 of 3,813 schools in IL
Top 27% in state
Pearl City JR High School
Middle School · Pearl City Cusd 200 · Pearl City, IL
A Pearl City Cusd 200 middle school where students score 13 points above what's typical for similar communities.
100 S Summit St, Pearl City, IL 61062
- Math 37% proficient (2021)
- Reading 47% proficient (2022)
- 15.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Pearl City JR High School score 42% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 29%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IL average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 14-year record (2009–2022), then recovered 5 points since 2019, reaching 47% in 2022.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 50% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 56% (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
45.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Pearl City JR 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 19Car-Dependent
- Bike 26Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low234/100K
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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
$78,929
Median home value
$176,100
Median rent
$775/mo
College educated
25.3%
Homeownership
82.9%
Poverty rate
5.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 61062; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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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.
Pearl City Cusd 200
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #2 of 3
- District spending per student
- $16,908NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 10.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
Pearl City JR High School is listed in Pearl City CUSD 200; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Pearl City JR High School
Pearl City JR High School is a public middle school in Pearl City, IL, part of Pearl City Cusd 200, serving approximately 77 students in grades 7th-8th with a 15.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 out of 10 and ranks #1,040 of 3,813 schools in IL. State assessment records show 50% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 56% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Pearl City JR High School
What grades does Pearl City JR High School serve?
Pearl City JR High School serves students in grades 7th through 8th.
How many students attend Pearl City JR High School?
Pearl City JR High School has an enrollment of approximately 77 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pearl City JR High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Pearl City JR High School is 15.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Pearl City JR High School rank in IL?
Pearl City JR High School ranks #1,040 of 3,813 schools in IL.
What is Pearl City JR High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Pearl City JR High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 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 Pearl City JR High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Pearl City JR High School has 50% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 56% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Pearl City JR High School a charter school?
No, Pearl City JR High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Pearl City JR High School a Title I school?
No, Pearl City JR High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Pearl City JR High School?
45.5% of students at Pearl City JR 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
- 7th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 77
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 5
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Stephenson County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 11.7%
- Phone
- (815) 443-2715
- Area population (ZIP 61062)
- 1,881
- Area average commute
- 23.4 min
- Area median age
- 37.3
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 61062; 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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