Very Good
#1053 of 3,813 schools in IL
Top 28% in state
Wesclin Middle School
Middle School · Wesclin Cusd 3 · Trenton, IL
A Wesclin Cusd 3 middle school where students score 6 points below what's typical for similar communities.
10003 State Route 160, Trenton, IL 62293
- Math 21% proficient (2021)
- Reading 33% proficient (2022)
- 14.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Wesclin Middle School score 27% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 33%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IL average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 8 points across the 9-year record (2014–2022) and has held near 33% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 27% (multi-year average, 2014-2021) · reading/ELA 39% (multi-year average, 2014-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 17 test records from IL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
35.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Wesclin Middle School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 4Car-Dependent
- Bike 28Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Average266/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Trenton), 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
$90,059
Median home value
$214,500
Median rent
$912/mo
College educated
34.1%
Homeownership
81.8%
Poverty rate
7.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 62293; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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Nearby same-level schools
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No verified same-level alternatives
The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.
Wesclin Cusd 3
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #3 of 4
- District spending per student
- $12,984NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 8.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Wesclin Middle School is listed in Wesclin CUSD 3; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Wesclin Middle School
Wesclin Middle School is a public middle school in Trenton, IL, part of Wesclin Cusd 3, serving approximately 494 students in grades 4th-8th with a 14.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 out of 10 and ranks #1,053 of 3,813 schools in IL. State assessment records show 27% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2021) and 39% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Wesclin Middle School
What grades does Wesclin Middle School serve?
Wesclin Middle School serves students in grades 4th through 8th.
How many students attend Wesclin Middle School?
Wesclin Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 494 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Wesclin Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Wesclin Middle School is 14.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Wesclin Middle School rank in IL?
Wesclin Middle School ranks #1,053 of 3,813 schools in IL.
What is Wesclin Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Wesclin Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 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 Wesclin Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Wesclin Middle School has 27% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2021) and 39% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2022).
Is Wesclin Middle School a charter school?
No, Wesclin Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Wesclin Middle School a Title I school?
No, Wesclin Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Wesclin Middle School?
35.6% of students at Wesclin 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
- 4th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 494
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 35
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Clinton County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 18.8%
- Phone
- (618) 224-7355
- Area population (ZIP 62293)
- 4,572
- Area average commute
- 25.3 min
- Area median age
- 40.6
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 62293; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2014-2021, multi-year average, 2014-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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