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#1782 of 3,813 schools in IL
Top 47% in state
Spring Garden Middle School
Middle School · Spring Garden Ccsd 178 · Ina, IL
A Spring Garden Ccsd 178 middle school where students score 13 points below what's typical for similar communities.
511 S Elm St, Ina, IL 62846
- Math 8% proficient (2021)
- Reading 17% proficient (2022)
- 14.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Spring Garden Middle School score 12% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 25%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IL average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 5 points since 2019, to 17% in 2022, across a 8-year record (2015–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 13% (multi-year average, 2015-2021) · reading/ELA 28% (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
53.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Spring Garden 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.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 22Car-Dependent
- Bike 26Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Average423/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Ina), 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
$64,167
Median home value
$89,300
Median rent
$538/mo
College educated
3.6%
Homeownership
70.1%
Poverty rate
26.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 62846; 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.
Spring Garden Ccsd 178
- Schools in district
- 2
- Rank in district
- #2 of 2
- District spending per student
- $13,518NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 15.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Spring Garden Middle School is listed in Spring Garden CCSD 178; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Spring Garden Middle School
Spring Garden Middle School is a public middle school in Ina, IL, part of Spring Garden Ccsd 178, serving approximately 86 students in grades 5th-8th with a 14.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 out of 10 and ranks #1,782 of 3,813 schools in IL. State assessment records show 13% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2021) and 28% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Spring Garden Middle School
What grades does Spring Garden Middle School serve?
Spring Garden Middle School serves students in grades 5th through 8th.
How many students attend Spring Garden Middle School?
Spring Garden Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 86 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Spring Garden Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Spring Garden Middle School is 14.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Spring Garden Middle School rank in IL?
Spring Garden Middle School ranks #1,782 of 3,813 schools in IL.
What is Spring Garden Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Spring Garden Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 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 Spring Garden Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Spring Garden Middle School has 13% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2021) and 28% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2022).
Is Spring Garden Middle School a charter school?
No, Spring Garden Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Spring Garden Middle School a Title I school?
No, Spring Garden Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Spring Garden Middle School?
53.5% of students at Spring Garden 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
- 5th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 86
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 6
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Jefferson County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 24.4%
- Phone
- (618) 437-5361
- Area population (ZIP 62846)
- 1,845
- Area median age
- 43.5
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 62846; 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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