David L Rahn Jr High School (Closed 2024)

105 W Brayton Rd
Mount Morris, IL 61054
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Serving 210 students in grades 7-8, David L Rahn Jr High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 16% (which was lower than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 40% (which was higher than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 was lower than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
Total Students
210 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (IL)
(20-21)
16%
28%
40%
30%
60-64%
50%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
6%
Hispanic
11%
28%
Black
n/a
16%
White
85%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
0.27
Eligible for Free Lunch
36%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
4%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
16% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while 40% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend David L Rahn Jr High School?
210 students attend David L Rahn Jr High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
85% of David L Rahn Jr High School students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of David L Rahn Jr High School?
David L Rahn Jr High School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does David L Rahn Jr High School offer ?
David L Rahn Jr High School offers enrollment in grades 7-8
What school district is David L Rahn Jr High School part of?
David L Rahn Jr High School is part of Oregon CUSD 220 School District.

School Calendar

View the David L Rahn Jr High School yearly calendar below. Note key dates such as:

Event
Date
Thanksgiving Break - No Attendance (District Events)
November 24, 2025 (Monday)
Spring Break - No Attendance - All Offices Closed (District Events)
March 30, 2026 (Monday)
Last Day of School - Noon Dismissal (District Events)
May 22, 2026 (Friday)

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