Below Average
#3092 of 3,813 schools in IL
Putnam County JR High School
Middle School · Putnam County Cusd 535 · Mc Nabb, IL
A Putnam County Cusd 535 middle school where students score 10 points below what's typical for similar communities.
13183 N 350th Ave, Mc Nabb, IL 61335
- Math 12% proficient (2021)
- Reading 27% proficient (2022)
- 12.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Putnam County JR High School score 20% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 30%).
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 27% in 2022.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 37% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 41% (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
43.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Putnam County 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 6Car-Dependent
- Bike 22Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low143/100K
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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
$77,500
Median home value
$135,400
Median rent
$760/mo
College educated
18.7%
Homeownership
82%
Poverty rate
3.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 61335; 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.
Putnam County Cusd 535
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #3 of 4
- District spending per student
- $17,739NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 10.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Putnam County JR High School is listed in Putnam County CUSD 535; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Putnam County JR High School
Putnam County JR High School is a public middle school in Mc Nabb, IL, part of Putnam County Cusd 535, serving approximately 171 students in grades 6th-8th with a 12.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.8 out of 10 and ranks #3,092 of 3,813 schools in IL. State assessment records show 37% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 41% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Putnam County JR High School
What grades does Putnam County JR High School serve?
Putnam County JR High School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Putnam County JR High School?
Putnam County JR High School has an enrollment of approximately 171 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Putnam County JR High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Putnam County JR High School is 12.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Putnam County JR High School rank in IL?
Putnam County JR High School ranks #3,092 of 3,813 schools in IL.
What is Putnam County JR High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Putnam County JR High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.8 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 Putnam County JR High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Putnam County JR High School has 37% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 41% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Putnam County JR High School a charter school?
No, Putnam County JR High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Putnam County JR High School a Title I school?
No, Putnam County JR High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Putnam County JR High School?
43.3% of students at Putnam County 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
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 171
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 14
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Putnam County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 20.5%
- Phone
- (815) 882-2800
- Area population (ZIP 61335)
- 316
- Area average commute
- 27.4 min
- Area median age
- 42
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 61335; 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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