Spring Garden Middle School

Spring Garden Middle School is a regular public middle school located in Ina, Illinois, within Jefferson County. The school serves students from fifth through eighth grade and has an enrollment of 86 students with a student-teacher ratio of 14.3:1. There are six full-time equivalent teachers dedicated to providing instruction at the school.

Spring Garden Middle School's MySchoolScout rating is 3.5 out of 10, placing it in the 10th percentile among schools in Illinois, ranking at #3438 out of 3819 total schools. Academically, students show proficiency rates of 25% for ELA/Reading and 12% for Math across all grades. The school is situated in a rural setting where the community values close-knit relationships and support among its members.

Spring Garden Middle School focuses on student development, offering a nurturing environment that encourages growth and learning despite current academic challenges.

With an enrollment of 86 students, Spring Garden Middle School is a smaller school where families often find a close-knit community atmosphere. Smaller settings can mean more individual attention from teachers and staff, though they may offer fewer extracurricular options than larger schools.

While current test scores at Spring Garden Middle School are below average, the school shows strong growth metrics — meaning students are making above-average progress year over year. This upward trajectory can be a positive indicator for families who value a school's ability to help students improve, even if absolute scores haven't caught up yet.

Located in a rural area, Spring Garden Middle School may involve longer commutes for some families. Rural schools often serve as community anchors and may have smaller class sizes, but parents should consider transportation logistics, after-school program availability, and access to specialized services.