Clinton Rosette Middle School (Closed 2021)

650 N 1st St
Dekalb, IL 60115
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Serving 547 students in grades 6-8, Clinton Rosette 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 18% (which was lower than the Illinois state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 24% (which was lower than the Illinois state average of 37%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 was higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 60% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which was higher than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic and Black).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
547 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
School Calendar

School Rankings

This School
State Level (IL)
(17-18)
18%
32%
(17-18)
24%
37%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
4%
6%
Hispanic
26%
28%
Black
25%
16%
White
40%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
0.71
Eligible for Free Lunch
58%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
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?
18% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% IL state average), while 24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% IL state average).
How many students attend Clinton Rosette Middle School?
547 students attend Clinton Rosette Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
40% of Clinton Rosette Middle School students are White, 26% of students are Hispanic, 25% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Clinton Rosette Middle School?
Clinton Rosette Middle School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Clinton Rosette Middle School offer ?
Clinton Rosette Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Clinton Rosette Middle School part of?
Clinton Rosette Middle School is part of Dekalb Community Unit School District 428.

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