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#363 of 3,813 schools in IL

Top 10% in state

Scullen Middle School

Middle School · Indian Prairie Cusd 204 · Naperville, IL

An Indian Prairie Cusd 204 middle school where students score 10 points above what's typical for similar communities.

2815 Mistflower Ln, Naperville, IL 60564

  • Math 54% proficient (2021)
  • Reading 54% proficient (2022)
  • 14.6:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress8.3Excellent40%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-3.55 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics9.3Excellent35%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency54% (2021 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency54% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency54% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)44% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+9.9 pts
Adjusted Percentile89th
Resources & Environment7.2Very Good25%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio14.6:1
District spending per student$18,127
Chronic Absenteeism15.6%

Students at Scullen Middle School score 54% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 44%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. IL average.

Math Proficiency54%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency54%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 11 points since 2019, to 54% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
96%
ELA
94%
2010
Math
96%
ELA
94%
2011
Math
96%
ELA
95%
2012
Math
81%
ELA
83%
2013
Math
84%
ELA
83%
2014
Math
65%
ELA
69%
2015
Math
68%
ELA
64%
2016
Math
64%
ELA
64%
2017
Math
62%
ELA
66%
2018
Math
63%
ELA
67%
2019
Math
63%
ELA
67%
2020*
Math
54%
ELA
59%
2021*
Math
54%
ELA
59%
2022
ELA
54%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 73% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 73% (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 score

Free/reduced lunch

11.6%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Scullen 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. Open the Chicago map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 36Car-Dependent
  • Transit 23Minimal Transit
  • Bike 58Bikeable
  • City Safety: Elevated968/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Naperville), 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

$176,250

Median home value

$550,400

Median rent

$2,172/mo

College educated

73.1%

Homeownership

86.9%

Poverty rate

4.5%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 60564; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Clifford Crone Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified8.26–81.5 mi885Compare →
Covenant Classical SchoolPrivate · tuition8.3privateK–111.6 mi120Compare →
Gordon Gregory Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified8.16–82.1 mi838Compare →
Bednarcik Junior High SchoolEnrollment path unverified7.16–82.4 mi560Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Indian Prairie Cusd 204

Schools in district
34
Rank in district
#8 of 32
District spending per student
$18,127NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
4.4%Census SAIPE · 2024

Scullen Middle School is listed in Indian Prairie CUSD 204; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Scullen Middle School

Scullen Middle School is a public middle school in Naperville, IL, part of Indian Prairie Cusd 204, serving approximately 937 students in grades 6th-8th with a 14.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.4 out of 10 and ranks #363 of 3,813 schools in IL. State assessment records show 73% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 73% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Scullen Middle School

What grades does Scullen Middle School serve?

Scullen Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.

How many students attend Scullen Middle School?

Scullen Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 937 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Scullen Middle School?

The student-teacher ratio at Scullen Middle School is 14.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Scullen Middle School rank in IL?

Scullen Middle School ranks #363 of 3,813 schools in IL.

What is Scullen Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?

Scullen Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.4 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 Scullen Middle School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Scullen Middle School has 73% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 73% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Scullen Middle School a charter school?

No, Scullen Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Scullen Middle School a Title I school?

No, Scullen Middle School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Scullen Middle School?

11.6% of students at Scullen 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
6th – 8th
Enrollment
937
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.6:1
Teachers (FTE)
64
Type
regular
Setting
Midsize City
County
Will County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
15.6%
Area population (ZIP 60564)
47,243
Area average commute
36.2 min
Area median age
39.9
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 60564; 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

About our data · How we calculate scores

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