Serving 139 students in grades 6-8, Cerro Gordo Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 20-24% (which was lower than the Illinois state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 25-29% (which was lower than the Illinois state average of 38%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 was higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 3% 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
139 students
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)20-24%
29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)25-29%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
1%
28%
Black
1%
16%
White
97%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
37%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
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?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 29% IL state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 38% IL state average).
How many students attend Cerro Gordo Middle School?
139 students attend Cerro Gordo Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
97% of Cerro Gordo Middle School students are White, 1% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Cerro Gordo Middle School?
Cerro Gordo Middle School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Cerro Gordo Middle School offer ?
Cerro Gordo Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Cerro Gordo Middle School part of?
Cerro Gordo Middle School is part of Cerro Gordo Community Unit School District 100.
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