Serving 760 students in grades 6-8, John Deere Middle School 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 8% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 16% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 32%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the Illinois state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 760 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 53%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in IL
- Math Proficiency: 8% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 16% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
John Deere Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
John Deere Middle School's student population of 760 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 55 teachers has grown by 22% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
760 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
55 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
John Deere Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,663 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of John Deere Middle School is 0.62, 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
#2833 out of 3663 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
8%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
16%
32%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
5%
Hispanic
39%
27%
Black
7%
17%
White
47%
47%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
53%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is John Deere Middle School's ranking?
John Deere Middle School is ranked #2833 out of 3,663 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
What schools are John Deere Middle School often compared to?
John Deere Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Woodrow Wilson Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
8% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while 16% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% IL state average).
How many students attend John Deere Middle School?
760 students attend John Deere Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of John Deere Middle School students are White, 39% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of John Deere Middle School?
John Deere Middle School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What grades does John Deere Middle School offer ?
John Deere Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is John Deere Middle School part of?
John Deere Middle School is part of Moline-Coal Valley CUSD 40 School District.
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