For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 202 students in 61876, IL.
The top-ranked public middle school in 61876, IL is Salt Fork Junior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle school in zipcode 61876 have an average math proficiency score of 12% (versus the Illinois public middle school average of 24%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 29% statewide average). Middle schools in 61876, IL have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Illinois public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public middle school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Best 61876, IL Public Middle Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Salt Fork Junior High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
7087 N 600 East Rd
Sidell, IL 61876
(217) 288-9306
Sidell, IL 61876
(217) 288-9306
Gr: 6-8 | 202 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
61876, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
7087 N 600 East Rd
Sidell, IL 61876
(217) 288-9394
Sidell, IL 61876
(217) 288-9394
Gr: PK-5 | 172 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
7087 N 600 East Rd
Sidell, IL 61876
(217) 288-9392
Sidell, IL 61876
(217) 288-9392
Gr: 9-12 | 116 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
7087 N 600 East Rd
Sidell, IL 61876
(217) 288-9394
Sidell, IL 61876
(217) 288-9394
Gr: 6-8 | 92 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 61876, IL?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 61876, IL include Salt Fork Junior High School.
How many public middle schools are located in 61876?
1 public middle schools are located in 61876.
What is the racial composition of students in 61876?
61876 public middle schools minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public middle schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
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