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#2867 of 3,813 schools in IL
St Elmo JR High School
Middle School · St Elmo Cusd 202 · Saint Elmo, IL
A St Elmo Cusd 202 middle school where students score 4 points below what's typical for similar communities.
300 W 12th St, Saint Elmo, IL 62458
- Math 15% proficient (2021)
- Reading 12% proficient (2022)
- 11.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at St Elmo JR High School score 14% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 17%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IL average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 10 points since 2019, to 12% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 37% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 39% (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 scoreFree/reduced lunch
70.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where St Elmo JR 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 20Car-Dependent
- Bike 32Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low239/100K
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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
$49,118
Median home value
$97,600
Median rent
$723/mo
College educated
11.2%
Homeownership
86%
Poverty rate
18.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 62458; 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.
St Elmo Cusd 202
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #3 of 3
- District spending per student
- $15,020NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 11.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
St Elmo JR High School is listed in St Elmo CUSD 202; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About St Elmo JR High School
St Elmo JR High School is a public middle school in Saint Elmo, IL, part of St Elmo Cusd 202, serving approximately 57 students in grades 7th-8th with a 11.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.1 out of 10 and ranks #2,867 of 3,813 schools in IL. State assessment records show 37% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 39% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about St Elmo JR High School
What grades does St Elmo JR High School serve?
St Elmo JR High School serves students in grades 7th through 8th.
How many students attend St Elmo JR High School?
St Elmo JR High School has an enrollment of approximately 57 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at St Elmo JR High School?
The student-teacher ratio at St Elmo JR High School is 11.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does St Elmo JR High School rank in IL?
St Elmo JR High School ranks #2,867 of 3,813 schools in IL.
What is St Elmo JR High School's MySchoolScout rating?
St Elmo JR High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.1 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 St Elmo JR High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, St Elmo JR High School has 37% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 39% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is St Elmo JR High School a charter school?
No, St Elmo JR High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is St Elmo JR High School a Title I school?
No, St Elmo JR High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for St Elmo JR High School?
70.2% of students at St Elmo JR 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
- 7th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 57
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 5
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Fayette County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 19.3%
- Phone
- (618) 829-3227
- Area population (ZIP 62458)
- 2,189
- Area average commute
- 24 min
- Area median age
- 43.2
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 62458; 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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