Serving 49 students in grades 6-8, Meredosia-chambersburg Jr High 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 ≤10% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤20% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student-teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 6% 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: 49 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1
- Minority Enrollment: 6%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in IL
- Math Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Meredosia-Chambersburg Jr High's attendance zone covers the entire school district in Meredosia, IL, encompassing approximately 83.3 square miles. The typical drive to the school is about 10-15 minutes, with an average distance of 5.7 miles from the school to the edge of the zone, and the furthest edge reaching up to 8.5 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Meredosia-chambersburg Jr High School's student population of 49 students has grown by 25% over five school years.
The teacher population of 6 teachers has grown by 200% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
49 students
Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
Year Founded
2025
School Rankings
Meredosia-chambersburg Jr High 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 Meredosia-chambersburg Jr High School is 0.12, 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
#2608 out of 3542 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
27%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
50%
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
13:1
Hispanic
4%
29%
White
94%
45%
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)36.7%
29.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
59%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
4%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Meredosia-chambersburg Jr High School's ranking?
Meredosia-chambersburg Jr High School is ranked #2608 out of 3,542 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
What schools are Meredosia-chambersburg Jr High School often compared to?
Meredosia-chambersburg Jr High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Jacksonville Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% IL state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend Meredosia-chambersburg Jr High School?
49 students attend Meredosia-chambersburg Jr High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Meredosia-chambersburg Jr High School students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Meredosia-chambersburg Jr High School?
Meredosia-chambersburg Jr High School has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Meredosia-chambersburg Jr High School offer ?
Meredosia-chambersburg Jr High School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Meredosia-chambersburg Jr High School part of?
Meredosia-chambersburg Jr High School is part of Meredosia-Chambersburg CUSD 11 School District.
School Calendar
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Event
Date
No School - Thanksgiving Break
November 25, 2026 (Wednesday)
No School - Thanksgiving Break
November 26, 2026 (Thursday)
No School - Thanksgiving Break
November 27, 2026 (Friday)
No School - Spring Break
March 25, 2027 (Thursday)
No School - Spring Break
March 26, 2027 (Friday)
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