Very Good
#914 of 3,813 schools in IL
Top 24% in state
Salt Fork Junior High School
Middle School · Salt Fork Cusd 512 · Sidell, IL
A Salt Fork Cusd 512 middle school where students score 4 points above what's typical for similar communities.
7087 N 600 East Rd, Sidell, IL 61876
- Math 17% proficient (2021)
- Reading 42% proficient (2022)
- 18.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Salt Fork Junior High School score 30% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 26%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IL average.
Trend
↑ ImprovingProficiency has improved 8 points since 2019, reaching 42% in 2022, across a 8-year record (2015–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 16% (multi-year average, 2015-2021) · reading/ELA 45% (multi-year average, 2015-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 15 test records from IL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
51%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Salt Fork Junior 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 0Car-Dependent
- Bike 25Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average659/100K
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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
$66,944
Median home value
$75,000
Median rent
$900/mo
College educated
11.9%
Homeownership
91.7%
Poverty rate
13.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 61876; 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.
Salt Fork Cusd 512
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #3 of 4
- District spending per student
- $14,564NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 9.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Salt Fork Junior High School is listed in Salt Fork CUSD 512; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Salt Fork Junior High School
Salt Fork Junior High School is a public middle school in Sidell, IL, part of Salt Fork Cusd 512, serving approximately 202 students in grades 6th-8th with a 18.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 out of 10 and ranks #914 of 3,813 schools in IL. State assessment records show 16% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2021) and 45% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Salt Fork Junior High School
What grades does Salt Fork Junior High School serve?
Salt Fork Junior High School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Salt Fork Junior High School?
Salt Fork Junior High School has an enrollment of approximately 202 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Salt Fork Junior High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Salt Fork Junior High School is 18.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Salt Fork Junior High School rank in IL?
Salt Fork Junior High School ranks #914 of 3,813 schools in IL.
What is Salt Fork Junior High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Salt Fork Junior High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 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 Salt Fork Junior High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Salt Fork Junior High School has 16% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2021) and 45% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2022).
Is Salt Fork Junior High School a charter school?
No, Salt Fork Junior High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Salt Fork Junior High School a Title I school?
No, Salt Fork Junior High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Salt Fork Junior High School?
51.0% of students at Salt Fork Junior 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
- 202
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 18.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 11
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Vermilion County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 18.3%
- Phone
- (217) 288-9306
- Area population (ZIP 61876)
- 823
- Area average commute
- 32 min
- Area median age
- 37.1
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 61876; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2015-2021, multi-year average, 2015-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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