Spring Garden Middle School

511 S Elm St
Ina, IL 62846
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 99 students in grades 5-8, Spring Garden 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 6-9% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is approximately equal to 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 8% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 5-8
  • Enrollment: 99 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 8%
  • : Bottom 50% in IL
  • : 6-9% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30-34% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Spring Garden Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:

School Overview

Spring Garden Middle School's student population of 99 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 7 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
Total Students
99 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
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School Rankings

Spring Garden 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 Spring Garden Middle School is 0.15, 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 2021-2022 School Year Data
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State Level (IL)
#2219 out of 3663 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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6-9%
28%
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30-34%
32%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
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American Indian
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Asian
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5%
Hispanic
1%
27%
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Black
2%
17%
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White
92%
47%
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Hawaiian
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Two or more races
5%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.15
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Eligible for Free Lunch
70%
43%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
16%
2%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Spring Garden Middle School's ranking?
Spring Garden Middle School is ranked #2219 out of 3,663 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% IL state average).
How many students attend Spring Garden Middle School?
99 students attend Spring Garden Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Spring Garden Middle School students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Spring Garden Middle School?
Spring Garden Middle School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What grades does Spring Garden Middle School offer ?
Spring Garden Middle School offers enrollment in grades 5-8
What school district is Spring Garden Middle School part of?
Spring Garden Middle School is part of Spring Garden Community Consolidated School District 178.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 5-8
  • Enrollment: 99 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 8%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 6-9% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30-34% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

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