Serving 723 students in grades 5-8, Jacksonville Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 17% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 19% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 32%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 5-8
- Enrollment: 723 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 26%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in IL
- Math Proficiency: 17% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Jacksonville Middle School's student population of 723 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 60 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
Total Students
723 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
60 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Jacksonville Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,663 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Jacksonville Middle School is 0.43, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2229 out of 3663 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
17%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
19%
32%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
5%
Hispanic
4%
27%
Black
10%
17%
White
74%
47%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
10%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
35%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Jacksonville Middle School's ranking?
Jacksonville Middle School is ranked #2229 out of 3,663 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
What schools are Jacksonville Middle School often compared to?
Jacksonville Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Meredosia-chambersburg Jr High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
17% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while 19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% IL state average).
How many students attend Jacksonville Middle School?
723 students attend Jacksonville Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of Jacksonville Middle School students are White, 10% of students are Black, 10% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Jacksonville Middle School?
Jacksonville Middle School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What grades does Jacksonville Middle School offer ?
Jacksonville Middle School offers enrollment in grades 5-8
What school district is Jacksonville Middle School part of?
Jacksonville Middle School is part of Jacksonville SD 117 School District.
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