Coal City Middle School serves 503 students in grades 6-8.
Coal City Middle School placed in the top 10% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 28%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 32%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023-24)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 503 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 12%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in IL
- Math Proficiency: 50% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Coal City Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Coal City Middle School's student population of 503 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has grown by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
503 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Coal City Middle School is ranked within the top 10% of all 3,663 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Coal City Middle School is 0.22, 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
#195 out of 3663 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
32%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
5%
Hispanic
9%
27%
Black
n/a
17%
White
88%
47%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
21%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
4%
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 Coal City Middle School's ranking?
Coal City Middle School is ranked #195 out of 3,663 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Illinois.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while 55% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% IL state average).
How many students attend Coal City Middle School?
503 students attend Coal City Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of Coal City Middle School students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Coal City Middle School?
Coal City Middle School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What grades does Coal City Middle School offer ?
Coal City Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Coal City Middle School part of?
Coal City Middle School is part of Coal City CUSD 1 School District.
School Calendar
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Event
Date
Thanksgiving Break - District Office Closed (District Events)
November 22, 2023 (Wednesday)
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