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Urbana Middle School
Middle School · Urbana Sd 116 · Urbana, IL
An Urbana Sd 116 middle school where students score 7 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1201 S Vine St, Urbana, IL 61801
- Math 6% proficient (2021)
- Reading 10% proficient (2022)
- 12.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Urbana Middle School score 8% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 15%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IL average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 6 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 32% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 33% (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
75.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Urbana 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 51Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 53Good Transit
- Bike 73Very Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,049/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Urbana), 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
$37,948
Median home value
$184,000
Median rent
$950/mo
College educated
65.3%
Homeownership
30.5%
Poverty rate
30.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 61801; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Campus Middle School for GirlsPrivate · tuition | 5.4private | 6–8 | 0.7 mi | 40 | Compare → |
| Circle AcademyPrivate · tuition | 7.0private | 1–12 | 1.4 mi | 62 | Compare → |
| Kingswood SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | 2–11 | 2.1 mi | 4 | Compare → |
| Edison Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.7 | 6–8 | 2.3 mi | 646 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Urbana Sd 116
- Schools in district
- 11
- Rank in district
- #7 of 8
- District spending per student
- $20,461NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 21.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Urbana Middle School is listed in Urbana SD 116; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Urbana Middle School
Urbana Middle School is a public middle school in Urbana, IL, part of Urbana Sd 116, serving approximately 911 students in grades 6th-8th with a 12.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.7 out of 10 and ranks #3,621 of 3,813 schools in IL. State assessment records show 32% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 33% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Urbana Middle School
What grades does Urbana Middle School serve?
Urbana Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Urbana Middle School?
Urbana Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 911 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Urbana Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Urbana Middle School is 12.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Urbana Middle School rank in IL?
Urbana Middle School ranks #3,621 of 3,813 schools in IL.
What is Urbana Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Urbana Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.7 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 Urbana Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Urbana Middle School has 32% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 33% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Urbana Middle School a charter school?
No, Urbana Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Urbana Middle School a Title I school?
No, Urbana Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Urbana Middle School?
75.9% of students at Urbana 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
- 911
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 74
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Champaign County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 59.6%
- Phone
- (217) 384-3685
- Area population (ZIP 61801)
- 27,755
- Area average commute
- 13.7 min
- Area median age
- 24.3
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 61801; 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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