Serving 239 students in grades 4-8, Neoga Middle School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 24% (which was lower than the Illinois state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 41% (which was higher than the Illinois state average of 38%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 was higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 3% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which was lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 4-8
Total Students
239 students
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)24%
29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)41%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
6%
Hispanic
n/a
28%
Black
1%
16%
White
97%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
50%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
6%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 29% IL state average), while 41% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 38% IL state average).
How many students attend Neoga Middle School?
239 students attend Neoga Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
97% of Neoga Middle School students are White, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Neoga Middle School?
Neoga Middle School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Neoga Middle School offer ?
Neoga Middle School offers enrollment in grades 4-8
What school district is Neoga Middle School part of?
Neoga Middle School is part of Neoga Community Unit School District 3.
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