Serving 157 students in grades 6-8, Abingdon 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 was 45-49% (which was lower than the Illinois state average of 58%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 45-49% (which was lower than the Illinois state average of 58%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 was higher than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 7% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which was lower than the Illinois state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
157 students
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)45-49%
58%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)45-49%
58%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
5%
Hispanic
2%
27%
Black
2%
17%
White
93%
47%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
48%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Abingdon CUSD 217 School District
Source: 2013-2014 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 58% IL state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 58% IL state average).
How many students attend Abingdon Middle School?
157 students attend Abingdon Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of Abingdon Middle School students are White, 2% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Abingdon Middle School?
Abingdon Middle School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What grades does Abingdon Middle School offer ?
Abingdon Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Abingdon Middle School part of?
Abingdon Middle School is part of Abingdon CUSD 217 School District.
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