Serving 400 students in grades Kindergarten-2, Gen John A Logan Attendance Center 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 is 23% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 36%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 400 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 38%
- Math Proficiency: 23%
- Reading Proficiency: 20%
- Attendance Zone: The attendance zone for Gen John A Logan Attendance Center covers the entire school district in Murphysboro, IL, encompassing approximately 157.7 square miles. Families typically drive 15-20 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge of the zone being 14.5 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Gen John A Logan Attendance Center's student population of 400 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 Kindergarten-2
Total Students
400 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of Gen John A Logan Attendance Center is 0.57, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)23%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)20%
36%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
6%
Hispanic
8%
29%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Black
17%
16%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
White
62%
45%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
12%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)36%
29.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
95%
43%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
22%
4%
Showing 2008–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
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?
23% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% IL state average), while 20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 36% IL state average).
How many students attend Gen John A Logan Attendance Center?
400 students attend Gen John A Logan Attendance Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of Gen John A Logan Attendance Center students are White, 17% of students are Black, 12% of students are Two or more races, 8% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Gen John A Logan Attendance Center?
Gen John A Logan Attendance Center has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Gen John A Logan Attendance Center offer ?
Gen John A Logan Attendance Center offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-2
What school district is Gen John A Logan Attendance Center part of?
Gen John A Logan Attendance Center is part of Murphysboro CUSD 186 School District.
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