Serving 200 students in grades 5-8, Unity 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 is 20-24% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 31% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 5-8
- Enrollment: 200 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 3%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in IL
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 31% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 45-49% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Unity Middle School's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district of Mendon, IL, covering approximately 226.6 square miles. Families typically face a 15-20 minute drive to the school, with an average distance of 8.7 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum of 14 miles to its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Unity Middle School's student population of 200 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
Total Students
200 students
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
School Rankings
Unity Middle School ranks within the top 50% of all 3,542 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Unity Middle School is 0.06, 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
#1543 out of 3542 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
27%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
50%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
Hispanic
2%
29%
White
97%
45%
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)16.5%
29.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
47%
43%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Unity Middle School's ranking?
Unity Middle School is ranked #1543 out of 3,542 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Illinois.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% IL state average), while 31% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend Unity Middle School?
200 students attend Unity Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
97% of Unity Middle School students are White, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Unity Middle School?
Unity Middle School has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Unity Middle School offer ?
Unity Middle School offers enrollment in grades 5-8
What school district is Unity Middle School part of?
Unity Middle School is part of CUSD 4 School District.
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