Illini Bluffs Middle School
Tel:
(309)389-3451
- Illini Bluffs Middle School serves 206 students in grades 6-8.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 34% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 32%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 50% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 38%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 16:1.
- Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 51%.
School Overview
- Illini Bluffs Middle School's student population of 206 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 11 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
| School Type | Magnet School |
| Grades Offered | Grades 6-8 |
| Total Students | 206 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 11 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Illini Bluffs Middle School's student:teacher ratio of 19:1 has increased from 18:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Illini Bluffs Middle School is 0.12, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.32. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (IL) |
| Overall School Rank | #1126 out of 3,544 schools (Top 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 34% | 32% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 50% | 38% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 19:1 | 16:1 |
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| Asian | n/a | 5% |
| Hispanic | 3% | 26% |
| Black | n/a | 17% |
| White | 94% | 49% |
| Two or more races | 3% | 3% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.12 | 0.32 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 21% | 46% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 7% | 4% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Illini Bluffs CUSD 327 School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, IL Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Illini Bluffs Middle School is Illini Bluffs High School (0.0 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Hollis Consolidated Grade School (7.1 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Illini Bluffs Elementary School (0.2 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Glasford Illini Bluffs High School Magnet School
Grades: 9-12 | 254 students
0.0 miles
9611 Hanna Cty Glas
Glasford, IL 61533
(309)389-5681 0.0 9-12 254 - Glasford Illini Bluffs Elementary School Magnet School
Grades: PK-5 | 460 students
0.2 miles
9611 Hanna City-glas
Glasford, IL 61533
(309)389-5025 0.2 PK-5 460 - Manito Spring Lake Elementary School Magnet School
Grades: K-6 | 50 students
4.2 miles
13650 N Manito Rd
Manito, IL 61546
(309)545-2241 4.2 K-6 50 - Peoria Hollis Consolidated Grade School Magnet School
Grades: K-8 | 161 students
7.1 miles
5613 W Tuscarora Rd
Peoria, IL 61607
(309)697-1325 7.1 K-8 161 - Peoria Limestone Walters Elementary School Magnet School
Grades: K-8 | 194 students
7.2 miles
8223 W Smithville Rd
Peoria, IL 61607
(309)697-3035 7.2 K-8 194
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