Below Average
#3384 of 3,813 schools in IL
United JR High Sch
Middle School · United Cusd 304 · Monmouth, IL
An United Cusd 304 middle school where students score 15 points below what's typical for similar communities.
2140 State Highway 135, Monmouth, IL 61462
- Math 13% proficient (2021)
- Reading 10% proficient (2022)
- 11.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at United JR High Sch score 12% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 27%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IL average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 12 points since 2019, to 10% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 39% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 40% (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
49.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where United JR High Sch 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 4Car-Dependent
- Bike 25Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,738/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Monmouth), 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
$62,190
Median home value
$100,900
Median rent
$657/mo
College educated
21%
Homeownership
76.6%
Poverty rate
14.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 61462; 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.
United Cusd 304
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #4 of 4
- District spending per student
- $16,127NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 9.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
United JR High Sch is listed in United CUSD 304; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About United JR High Sch
United JR High Sch is a public middle school in Monmouth, IL, part of United Cusd 304, serving approximately 201 students in grades 6th-8th with a 11.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.2 out of 10 and ranks #3,384 of 3,813 schools in IL. State assessment records show 39% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 40% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about United JR High Sch
What grades does United JR High Sch serve?
United JR High Sch serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend United JR High Sch?
United JR High Sch has an enrollment of approximately 201 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at United JR High Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at United JR High Sch 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 United JR High Sch rank in IL?
United JR High Sch ranks #3,384 of 3,813 schools in IL.
What is United JR High Sch's MySchoolScout rating?
United JR High Sch has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.2 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 United JR High Sch?
Based on loaded state assessment records, United JR High Sch has 39% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 40% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is United JR High Sch a charter school?
No, United JR High Sch is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is United JR High Sch a Title I school?
No, United JR High Sch is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for United JR High Sch?
49.8% of students at United JR High Sch 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
- 201
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 17
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Warren County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 25.9%
- Phone
- (309) 734-8511
- Area population (ZIP 61462)
- 10,640
- Area average commute
- 16.9 min
- Area median age
- 37.3
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 61462; 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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