Urbana Middle School

1201 S Vine St
Urbana, IL 61801
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 903 students in grades 6-8, Urbana 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% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 10% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 54% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 903 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 74%
  • : Bottom 50% in IL
  • : 6% (Btm 50%)
  • : 10% (Btm 50%)
  • : 31% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

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Attribute
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School Overview

Urbana Middle School's student population of 903 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 74 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
903 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
74 teachers
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School Rankings

Urbana Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,426 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Urbana Middle School is 0.72, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (IL)
#3052 out of 3426 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Urbana Middle School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
(20-21)
6%
28%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Urbana Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Illinois by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
10%
30%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Urbana Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Illinois by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
31%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Urbana Middle School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Illinois by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
2%
6%
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Hispanic
22%
28%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Urbana Middle School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Illinois by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
40%
16%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Urbana Middle School and the percentage of Black public school students in Illinois by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
26%
46%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Urbana Middle School and the percentage of White public school students in Illinois by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Urbana Middle School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Illinois.
0.72
This chart displays the diversity score of Urbana Middle School and the public school average diversity score of Illinois by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
68%
43%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Urbana Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Illinois by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
1%
2%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Urbana Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Illinois by year, with the latest 2014-15 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Urbana Middle School's ranking?
Urbana Middle School is ranked #3052 out of 3,426 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
What schools are Urbana Middle School often compared to?
Urbana Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Unity Jr High School, International Prep Academy by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while 10% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend Urbana Middle School?
903 students attend Urbana Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
40% of Urbana Middle School students are Black, 26% of students are White, 22% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Urbana Middle School?
Urbana Middle School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What grades does Urbana Middle School offer ?
Urbana Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Urbana Middle School part of?
Urbana Middle School is part of Urbana SD 116 School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 903 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 74%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 6% (Btm 50%)
  • : 10% (Btm 50%)
  • : 31% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

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