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Stark County Junior High School

Middle School · Stark County Cusd 100 · Toulon, IL

A Stark County Cusd 100 middle school where students score 10 points below what's typical for similar communities.

402 S Franklin St, Toulon, IL 61483

  • Math 12% proficient (2021)
  • Reading 22% proficient (2022)
  • 11.8:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress3.0Needs Improvement40%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-6.3 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics4.7Below Average35%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency12% (2021 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency22% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency17% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)27% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-10.0 pts
Adjusted Percentile28th
Resources & Environment6.6Average25%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio11.8:1
District spending per student$14,301
Chronic Absenteeism22.7%

Students at Stark County Junior High School score 17% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 27%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. IL average.

Math Proficiency12%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency22%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 10 points since 2019, to 22% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
92%
ELA
87%
2010
Math
92%
ELA
87%
2011
Math
87%
ELA
87%
2012
Math
62%
ELA
62%
2013
Math
57%
ELA
52%
2014
Math
27%
ELA
32%
2015
Math
27%
ELA
32%
2016
Math
37%
ELA
37%
2017
Math
32%
ELA
32%
2018
Math
27%
ELA
37%
2019
Math
27%
ELA
37%
2020*
Math
12%
ELA
17%
2021*
Math
12%
ELA
17%
2022
ELA
22%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 46% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 46% (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

48.9%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Stark County Junior 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 24Car-Dependent
  • Bike 32Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: Low88/100K

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

$63,382

Median home value

$112,200

Median rent

$700/mo

College educated

19.8%

Homeownership

78.4%

Poverty rate

11.9%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 61483; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

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.

Stark County Cusd 100

Schools in district
3
Rank in district
#2 of 3
District spending per student
$14,301NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
12.5%Census SAIPE · 2024

Stark County Junior High School is listed in Stark County CUSD 100; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Stark County Junior High School

Stark County Junior High School is a public middle school in Toulon, IL, part of Stark County Cusd 100, serving approximately 141 students in grades 6th-8th with a 11.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.5 out of 10 and ranks #3,277 of 3,813 schools in IL. State assessment records show 46% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 46% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Stark County Junior High School

What grades does Stark County Junior High School serve?

Stark County Junior High School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.

How many students attend Stark County Junior High School?

Stark County Junior High School has an enrollment of approximately 141 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Stark County Junior High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Stark County Junior High School is 11.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Stark County Junior High School rank in IL?

Stark County Junior High School ranks #3,277 of 3,813 schools in IL.

What is Stark County Junior High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Stark County Junior High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.5 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 Stark County Junior High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Stark County Junior High School has 46% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 46% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Stark County Junior High School a charter school?

No, Stark County Junior High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Stark County Junior High School a Title I school?

No, Stark County Junior High School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Stark County Junior High School?

48.9% of students at Stark County Junior 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
6th – 8th
Enrollment
141
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.8:1
Teachers (FTE)
12
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Rural
County
Stark County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
22.7%
Area population (ZIP 61483)
1,876
Area average commute
36.2 min
Area median age
46.1
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 61483; 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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