Serving 30 students in grades 7-8, Meredosia-chambersburg Jr High 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 ≤10% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤10% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 32%).
The student:teacher ratio of 6:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 7-8
- Enrollment: 30 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 6:1
- Minority Enrollment: 10%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in IL
- Math Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Meredosia-chambersburg Jr High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Meredosia-chambersburg Jr High School's student population of 30 students has declined by 21% over five school years.
The teacher population of 5 teachers has grown by 150% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
Total Students
30 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Meredosia-chambersburg Jr High 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 Meredosia-chambersburg Jr High School is 0.18, 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
#2958 out of 3663 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
32%
Student : Teacher Ratio
6:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
n/a
27%
Black
n/a
17%
White
90%
47%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
10%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
97%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (15-16)
12%
3%
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 Meredosia-chambersburg Jr High School's ranking?
Meredosia-chambersburg Jr High School is ranked #2958 out of 3,663 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
What schools are Meredosia-chambersburg Jr High School often compared to?
Meredosia-chambersburg Jr High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Jacksonville Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while ≤10% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% IL state average).
How many students attend Meredosia-chambersburg Jr High School?
30 students attend Meredosia-chambersburg Jr High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Meredosia-chambersburg Jr High School students are White, and 10% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Meredosia-chambersburg Jr High School?
Meredosia-chambersburg Jr High School has a student ration of 6:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What grades does Meredosia-chambersburg Jr High School offer ?
Meredosia-chambersburg Jr High School offers enrollment in grades 7-8
What school district is Meredosia-chambersburg Jr High School part of?
Meredosia-chambersburg Jr High School is part of Meredosia-Chambersburg CUSD 11 School District.
School Calendar
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Date
No School - Spring Break
April 01, 2024 (Monday)
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