Abingdon Middle School (Closed 2014)

600 West Martin St
Abingdon, IL 61410
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Abingdon Middle School serves 157 students in grades 6-8. 
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 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 7% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which was lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
157 students
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (IL)
(12-13)
45-49%
58%
(12-13)
45-49%
58%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
6%
Hispanic
2%
28%
Black
2%
17%
White
93%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
0.14
Eligible for Free Lunch
48%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
4%
School District Name
Abingdon CUSD 217 School District
Source: 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 13:1.
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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