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Quincy JR High School
Middle School · Quincy Sd 172 · Quincy, IL
A Quincy Sd 172 middle school serving grades 6th – 8th.
100 S 14th St, Quincy, IL 62301
- Math 25% proficient (2021)
- Reading 23% proficient (2022)
- 16.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Quincy JR High School score 24% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 22%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IL average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 53 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 23% recently.
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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
58.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Quincy 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 79Very Walkable
- Bike 60Bikeable
- County Safety: Average307/100K
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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
$52,212
Median home value
$124,200
Median rent
$805/mo
College educated
24.2%
Homeownership
60.3%
Poverty rate
18%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 62301; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Transitions SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | K–11 | 0.5 mi | 25 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Quincy Sd 172
- Schools in district
- 9
- Rank in district
- #6 of 8
- District spending per student
- $12,997NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 13.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Quincy JR High School is listed in Quincy SD 172; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Quincy JR High School
Quincy JR High School is a public middle school in Quincy, IL, part of Quincy Sd 172, serving approximately 1,273 students in grades 6th-8th with a 16.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.3 out of 10 and ranks #2,706 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 Quincy JR High School
What grades does Quincy JR High School serve?
Quincy JR High School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Quincy JR High School?
Quincy JR High School has an enrollment of approximately 1,273 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Quincy JR High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Quincy JR High School is 16.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Quincy JR High School rank in IL?
Quincy JR High School ranks #2,706 of 3,813 schools in IL.
What is Quincy JR High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Quincy JR High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.3 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 Quincy JR High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Quincy JR High School has 37% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 41% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Quincy JR High School a charter school?
No, Quincy JR High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Quincy JR High School a Title I school?
No, Quincy JR High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Quincy JR High School?
58.9% of students at Quincy 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
- 1,273
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 77
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Town
- County
- Adams County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 38.1%
- Phone
- (217) 222-3073
- Area population (ZIP 62301)
- 30,987
- Area average commute
- 13.5 min
- Area median age
- 39
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 62301; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
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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