Serving 610 students in grades 6-8, Mattoon 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 17% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 610 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 18%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in IL
- Math Proficiency: 17% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Mattoon Middle School's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district in Mattoon, IL, covering approximately 160.8 square miles. The typical drive to the school is about 10-15 minutes, with the average distance from the school to the edge of the zone being 7.1 miles and the furthest edge located 11.8 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Mattoon Middle School's student population of 610 students has declined by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 53 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
610 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
53 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Mattoon Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,542 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mattoon Middle School is 0.32, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#1970 out of 3542 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
17%
27%
Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
30%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
50%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
6%
Showing 2008–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
7%
29%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
4%
16%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
82%
45%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
6%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)37.9%
29.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
62%
43%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
4%
Showing 2010–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
The Wildcat
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mattoon Middle School's ranking?
Mattoon Middle School is ranked #1970 out of 3,542 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
What schools are Mattoon Middle School often compared to?
Mattoon Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Arland D Williams Jr Elementary School, Charleston Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
17% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% IL state average), while 25% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend Mattoon Middle School?
610 students attend Mattoon Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
82% of Mattoon Middle School students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Mattoon Middle School?
Mattoon Middle School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Mattoon Middle School offer ?
Mattoon Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Mattoon Middle School part of?
Mattoon Middle School is part of Mattoon CUSD 2 School District.
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