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Sullivan Middle School

Middle School · Sullivan Cusd 300 · Sullivan, IL

A Sullivan Cusd 300 middle school where students score 10 points below what's typical for similar communities.

713 N Main St, Sullivan, IL 61951

  • Math 13% proficient (2021)
  • Reading 24% proficient (2022)
  • 15.8:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress2.5Needs Improvement40%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-6.56 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics4.9Below Average35%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency13% (2021 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency24% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency19% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)29% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-10.0 pts
Adjusted Percentile30th
Resources & Environment3.3Needs Improvement25%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio15.8:1
District spending per student$11,306
Chronic Absenteeism14.2%

Students at Sullivan Middle School score 18% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 29%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. IL average.

Math Proficiency13%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency24%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 64 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 24% recently.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
88%
ELA
87%
2010
Math
90%
ELA
86%
2011
Math
89%
ELA
88%
2012
Math
60%
ELA
67%
2013
Math
56%
2014
Math
17%
ELA
34%
2015
Math
19%
ELA
46%
2016
Math
23%
ELA
53%
2017
Math
21%
ELA
49%
2018
Math
16%
ELA
36%
2019
Math
16%
ELA
36%
2020*
Math
13%
ELA
20%
2021*
Math
13%
ELA
20%
2022
ELA
24%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 40% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 50% (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 26 test records from IL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

45.5%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

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The neighborhood

Where Sullivan 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 48Car-Dependent
  • Bike 43Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: Low142/100K

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

$75,234

Median home value

$136,400

Median rent

$793/mo

College educated

22.2%

Homeownership

81.3%

Poverty rate

7.4%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 61951; 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.

Sullivan Cusd 300

Schools in district
3
Rank in district
#3 of 3
District spending per student
$11,306NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
10.2%Census SAIPE · 2024

Sullivan Middle School is listed in Sullivan CUSD 300; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Sullivan Middle School

Sullivan Middle School is a public middle school in Sullivan, IL, part of Sullivan Cusd 300, serving approximately 253 students in grades 6th-8th with a 15.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.5 out of 10 and ranks #3,684 of 3,813 schools in IL. State assessment records show 40% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 50% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Sullivan Middle School

What grades does Sullivan Middle School serve?

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

How many students attend Sullivan Middle School?

Sullivan Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 253 students.

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

The student-teacher ratio at Sullivan Middle School is 15.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Sullivan Middle School rank in IL?

Sullivan Middle School ranks #3,684 of 3,813 schools in IL.

What is Sullivan Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?

Sullivan Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.5 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 Sullivan Middle School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Sullivan Middle School has 40% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 50% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Sullivan Middle School a charter school?

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

Is Sullivan Middle School a Title I school?

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

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

45.5% of students at Sullivan 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
253
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.8:1
Teachers (FTE)
16
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Town
County
Moultrie County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
14.2%
Area population (ZIP 61951)
7,654
Area average commute
19.6 min
Area median age
40.5
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 61951; 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

About our data · How we calculate scores

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