Very Good
#751 of 3,813 schools in IL
Top 20% in state
Unity Elem School
Elementary School · Massac Ud 1 · Brookport, IL
A Massac Ud 1 elementary school where students score 15 points above what's typical for similar communities.
6846 Unity School Rd, Brookport, IL 62910
- Math 32% proficient (2021)
- Reading 42% proficient (2022)
- 14.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Unity Elem School score 37% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 22%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IL average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 15 points since 2019, to 42% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 64% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 55% (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
60.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Unity Elem 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 3Car-Dependent
- Bike 25Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$59,861
Median home value
$90,600
Median rent
$813/mo
College educated
10.5%
Homeownership
83.9%
Poverty rate
19.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 62910; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brookport Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.2 | PK–6 | 2.5 mi | 153 | Compare → |
| Franklin Elem SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.7 | PK–6 | Not available | 150 | Compare → |
| Jefferson Elem SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.6 | K–6 | Not available | 124 | Compare → |
| Metropolis Elem SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.5 | PK–6 | Not available | 490 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Massac Ud 1
- Schools in district
- 7
- Rank in district
- #2 of 7
- District spending per student
- $16,174NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 20.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Unity Elem School is listed in Massac UD 1; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Unity Elem School
Unity Elem School is a public elementary school in Brookport, IL, part of Massac Ud 1, serving approximately 134 students in grades Kindergarten-6th with a 14.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.7 out of 10 and ranks #751 of 3,813 schools in IL. State assessment records show 64% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 55% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Unity Elem School
What grades does Unity Elem School serve?
Unity Elem School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 6th.
How many students attend Unity Elem School?
Unity Elem School has an enrollment of approximately 134 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Unity Elem School?
The student-teacher ratio at Unity Elem School is 14.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Unity Elem School rank in IL?
Unity Elem School ranks #751 of 3,813 schools in IL.
What is Unity Elem School's MySchoolScout rating?
Unity Elem School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.7 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 Unity Elem School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Unity Elem School has 64% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 55% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Unity Elem School a charter school?
No, Unity Elem School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Unity Elem School a Title I school?
No, Unity Elem School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Unity Elem School?
60.4% of students at Unity Elem 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
- Kindergarten – 6th
- Enrollment
- 134
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 9
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Massac County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 15.7%
- Phone
- (618) 564-2582
- Area population (ZIP 62910)
- 2,120
- Area median age
- 37.2
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 62910; 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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