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Shabbona Middle School

Middle School · Morris Sd 54 · Morris, IL

A Morris Sd 54 middle school where students score 7 points below what's typical for similar communities.

725 School St, Morris, IL 60450

  • Math 18% proficient (2021)
  • Reading 21% proficient (2022)
  • 14.1:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress3.4Needs Improvement40%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-6.1 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics5.3Average35%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency18% (2021 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency21% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency20% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)27% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-7.4 pts
Adjusted Percentile35th
Resources & Environment4.4Below Average25%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio14.1:1
District spending per student$12,715
Chronic Absenteeism19.9%

Students at Shabbona Middle School score 20% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 27%).

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2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. IL average.

Math Proficiency18%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency21%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 8 points since 2019, to 21% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
90%
ELA
86%
2010
Math
90%
ELA
84%
2011
Math
89%
ELA
82%
2012
Math
59%
ELA
60%
2013
Math
55%
ELA
60%
2014
Math
16%
ELA
27%
2015
Math
25%
ELA
31%
2016
Math
19%
ELA
34%
2017
Math
24%
ELA
41%
2018
Math
22%
ELA
35%
2019
Math
22%
ELA
35%
2020*
Math
18%
ELA
31%
2021*
Math
18%
ELA
31%
2022
ELA
21%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 42% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 47% (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

49.1%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Shabbona 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 51Somewhat Walkable
  • Bike 47Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High1,835/100K

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

$81,716

Median home value

$266,600

Median rent

$1,122/mo

College educated

25.3%

Homeownership

65.1%

Poverty rate

6.4%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 60450; 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.

Morris Sd 54

Schools in district
2
Rank in district
#1 of 2
District spending per student
$12,715NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
9.9%Census SAIPE · 2024

Shabbona Middle School is listed in Morris SD 54; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Shabbona Middle School

Shabbona Middle School is a public middle school in Morris, IL, part of Morris Sd 54, serving approximately 352 students in grades 6th-8th with a 14.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.3 out of 10 and ranks #3,366 of 3,813 schools in IL. State assessment records show 42% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 47% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Shabbona Middle School

What grades does Shabbona Middle School serve?

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

How many students attend Shabbona Middle School?

Shabbona Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 352 students.

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

The student-teacher ratio at Shabbona Middle School is 14.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Shabbona Middle School rank in IL?

Shabbona Middle School ranks #3,366 of 3,813 schools in IL.

What is Shabbona Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?

Shabbona Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.3 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 Shabbona Middle School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Shabbona Middle School has 42% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 47% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Shabbona Middle School a charter school?

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

Is Shabbona Middle School a Title I school?

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

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

49.1% of students at Shabbona 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
352
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.1:1
Teachers (FTE)
25
Type
regular
Setting
Fringe Town
County
Grundy County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
19.9%
Area population (ZIP 60450)
20,918
Area average commute
22.9 min
Area median age
41
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 60450; 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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