Somonauk Middle School
Somonauk Middle School serves 252 students in grades 5-8.
Somonauk Middle School placed in the top 20% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 51% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 32%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 37%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the Illinois state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Top Placements
Somonauk Middle School places among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
- Category Attribute
- Overall Rank Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
- Math Proficiency Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
- Reading/Language Arts Proficiency Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
School Overview
Somonauk Middle School's student population of 252 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 5-8 |
| Total Students | 252 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 17 teachers |
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School Comparison
Somonauk Middle School is ranked within the top 20% of all 3,672 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Somonauk Middle School is 0.19, 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.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (IL) |
Overall Testing Rank | #531 out of 3672 schools (Top 20%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 51% | 32% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 55% | 37% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 15:1 | 15:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | n/a | 5% |
| Hispanic | 7% | 26% |
| Black | 1% | 17% |
| White | 90% | 48% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 2% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.19 | 0.68 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 25% | 47% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 4% | 2% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Somonauk CUSD 432 School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, IL Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Somonauk Middle School is Somonauk High School (0.0 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Sandwich Middle School (3.0 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is James R Wood Elementary School (0.0 miles away)
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- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Somonauk James R Wood Elementary School Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%Rank:9/Top 20% Grades: PK-4 | 285 students10
0.0 miles
320 Maple St
Somonauk, IL 60552
(815) 498-2338 0 PK-4 285 - Somonauk Somonauk High School Math: 30-39% | Reading: 30-39%Rank:6/Top 50% Grades: 9-12 | 271 students10
0.0 miles
501 W Market St
Somonauk, IL 60552
(815) 498-2314 0 9-12 271 - Sandwich Lynn G Haskin Elementary School Math: 70-79% | Reading: 40-49%Rank:9/Top 20% Grades: PK-3 | 270 students10
2.9 miles
720 S Wells St
Sandwich, IL 60548
(815) 786-8812 2.9 PK-3 270 - Sandwich Herman E Dummer Math: 38% | Reading: 36%Rank:7/Top 50% Grades: 4-5 | 259 students10
3.0 miles
422 S Wells St
Sandwich, IL 60548
(815) 786-8498 3 4-5 259 - Sandwich Prairie View Elementary School Math: 50-59% | Reading: 50-59%Rank:9/Top 20% Grades: K-3 | 192 students10
3.0 miles
1201 Castle St
Sandwich, IL 60548
(815) 786-8811 3 K-3 192
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