Very Good
#624 of 3,813 schools in IL
Top 16% in state
Pecatonica Comm Middle School
Middle School · Pecatonica Cusd 321 · Pecatonica, IL
A Pecatonica Cusd 321 middle school where students score 5 points above what's typical for similar communities.
1200 Main St, Pecatonica, IL 61063
- Math 40% proficient (2021)
- Reading 42% proficient (2022)
- 12.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Pecatonica Comm Middle School score 41% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 36%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IL average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 21 points since 2019, to 42% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 63% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 68% (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 26 test records from IL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
30.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Pecatonica Comm 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 33Car-Dependent
- Bike 34Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Average345/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Pecatonica), 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
$88,063
Median home value
$155,200
Median rent
$1,079/mo
College educated
26.4%
Homeownership
84.3%
Poverty rate
4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 61063; 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.
Pecatonica Cusd 321
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #2 of 3
- District spending per student
- $15,721NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 7.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
Pecatonica Comm Middle School is listed in Pecatonica CUSD 321; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Pecatonica Comm Middle School
Pecatonica Comm Middle School is a public middle school in Pecatonica, IL, part of Pecatonica Cusd 321, serving approximately 256 students in grades 5th-8th with a 12.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.9 out of 10 and ranks #624 of 3,813 schools in IL. State assessment records show 63% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 68% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Pecatonica Comm Middle School
What grades does Pecatonica Comm Middle School serve?
Pecatonica Comm Middle School serves students in grades 5th through 8th.
How many students attend Pecatonica Comm Middle School?
Pecatonica Comm Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 256 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pecatonica Comm Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Pecatonica Comm Middle School is 12.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Pecatonica Comm Middle School rank in IL?
Pecatonica Comm Middle School ranks #624 of 3,813 schools in IL.
What is Pecatonica Comm Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Pecatonica Comm Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.9 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 Pecatonica Comm Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Pecatonica Comm Middle School has 63% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 68% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Pecatonica Comm Middle School a charter school?
No, Pecatonica Comm Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Pecatonica Comm Middle School a Title I school?
No, Pecatonica Comm Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Pecatonica Comm Middle School?
30.1% of students at Pecatonica Comm 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
- 5th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 256
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 20
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Winnebago County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 20.7%
- Phone
- (815) 239-2612
- Area population (ZIP 61063)
- 4,257
- Area average commute
- 26.4 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 61063; 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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