North Mac Middle School

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North Mac Middle School ranks 844 th of 1363 Illinois middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Summary:

North Mac Middle School is a public middle school located in Girard, Illinois, serving grades 6-8 with a total enrollment of 234 students. The school is part of the North Mac CUSD 34 district, which is ranked 506 out of 813 districts in Illinois and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

North Mac Middle School faces significant challenges, including a concerning increase in chronic absenteeism, which has risen from 5.9% in 2019-2020 to 22.1% in 2023-2024, notably higher than the state average of 14.9% in 2020-2021. Academically, the school's performance, as measured by the percentage of students proficient or better in IAR/English Language Arts and IAR/Mathematics, is consistently below the state averages across all grade levels. For example, in 2023-2024, only 35.3% of students were proficient or better in ELA, compared to the state average of 41.2%, and only 13.7% were proficient or better in Mathematics, compared to the state average of 28.4%. The school's performance on various student subgroups, such as White students, Special Education students, and Disabled students, is also in the bottom quartile of Illinois middle schools, indicating significant achievement gaps.

When compared to nearby middle schools, North Mac Middle School's performance is generally lower. For example, Litchfield Middle School, located about 19 miles away, has significantly higher academic achievement, with 70.7% of students proficient or better in ELA and 32.3% in Mathematics in 2023-2024. North Mac Middle School's declining performance over the years, with its statewide ranking dropping from 579 out of 1,356 Illinois middle schools in 2018-2019 to 844 out of 1,363 in 2023-2024, suggests the need for targeted interventions and improvements. The school's relatively high percentage of students from low socioeconomic backgrounds, with 53.85% of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch in 2022-2023, may also contribute to its academic challenges and should be considered in any improvement efforts.

Detail:

Public 6-8

525 N 3rd St
Girard, IL 62640-1157

(217) 627-2136

District: North Mac CUSD 34

SchoolDigger Rank:
844^th of 1,363 Illinois Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $13,883

Students who attend North Mac Middle School usually attend:

High:

North Mac High School

Feeder schools for North Mac Middle School:

Elementary:	North Mac Elementary
	North Mac Intermediate

Student/teacher ratio: 11.8

Number of students: 234

Racial breakdown:

White:

94.9%

Two or more races:

2.6%

Hispanic:

2.1%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 53.8%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details North Mac Middle School ranks worse than 61.9% of middle schools in Illinois. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 33.57. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

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Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at North Mac Middle School is $13,883.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

North Mac Middle School:

SchoolDigger ranks North Mac Middle School 844^th of 1363 Illinois public middle schools. (See North Mac Middle School in the ranking list.)

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North Mac CUSD 34:

SchoolDigger ranks North Mac CUSD 34 506^th of 813 Illinois school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for all students at North Mac Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	IL State Percentile
2019	53.18	579^th	1356	57.3%
2021	30.59	808^th	1241	34.9%
2022	27.63	953^rd	1369	30.4%
2023	28.87	936^th	1367	31.5%
2024	33.57	844^th	1363	38.1%

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Rank History for Special Education students at North Mac Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	IL State Percentile
2019	47.77	288^th	792	63.6%
2021	25.59	501^st	548	8.6%
2022	30.24	596^th	781	23.7%
2023	24.13	663^rd	805	17.6%
2024	23.49	674^th	802	16.0%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at North Mac Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	IL State Percentile
2019	57.31	422^nd	1217	65.3%
2021	33.69	683^rd	1019	33.0%
2022	29.69	893^rd	1221	26.9%
2023	32.48	856^th	1234	30.6%
2024	36.84	749^th	1219	38.6%

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Rank History for Female students at North Mac Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	IL State Percentile
2019	50.96	588^th	1276	53.9%
2021	28.14	725^th	1017	28.7%
2022	31.73	829^th	1286	35.5%
2023	30.12	857^th	1275	32.8%
2024	35.54	763^rd	1251	39.0%

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Rank History for Disabled students at North Mac Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	IL State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	28.18	519^th	674	23.0%
2024	21.48	633^rd	639	0.9%

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Rank History for Male students at North Mac Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	IL State Percentile
2019	54.96	516^th	1296	60.2%
2021	28.61	740^th	1048	29.4%
2022	25.74	943^rd	1286	26.7%
2023	28.71	889^th	1292	31.2%
2024	34.91	755^th	1264	40.3%

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Rank History for White students at North Mac Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	IL State Percentile
2019	34.96	599^th	905	33.8%
2021	17.02	722^nd	813	11.2%
2022	12.15	846^th	898	5.8%
2023	12.76	831^st	895	7.2%
2024	17.36	762^nd	875	12.9%

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Data source: test scores: Illinois State Board of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Illinois State Board of Education

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Enrollment information for North Mac Middle School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Two or More Races	Total
2018	292	0	1	2	0	7	302
2019	296	5	2	6	1	8	318
2020	287	2	1	6	1	6	303
2021	264	3	1	4	1	7	280
2022	257	1	0	4	0	5	267
2023	222	1	0	5	0	6	234

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at North Mac Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2018	302	19.0	15.8	54.6
2019	318	21.9	14.5	58.5
2020	303	23.5	12.8	60.1
2021	280	n/a	n/a	n/a
2022	267	18.4	14.4	52.1
2023	234	19.7	11.8	53.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio North Mac Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2018	302	19.0	15.8	54.6
2019	318	21.9	14.5	58.5
2020	303	23.5	12.8	60.1
2021	280	n/a	n/a	n/a
2022	267	18.4	14.4	52.1
2023	234	19.7	11.8	53.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Immunization Rates

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Year	Polio	Measles	Mumps	Rubella	Hepatitis B	Varicella	DTP	Meningococcal
2018	99.7%	99.7%	99.7%	99.7%	99.7%	99.0%	99.7%	97.7%
2019	99.4%	99.4%	99.4%	99.4%	99.4%	99.4%	99.4%	96.3%
2021	99.6%	99.6%	99.6%	99.6%	99.6%	99.6%	99.6%	91.5%
2022	100.0%	100.0%	100.0%	100.0%	100.0%	100.0%	100.0%	96.6%
2023	100.0%	100.0%	100.0%	100.0%	100.0%	100.0%	100.0%	98.7%
2024	100.0%	100.0%	100.0%	100.0%	100.0%	100.0%	100.0%	97.1%

Data source: Illinois State Board of Education

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for North Mac Middle School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$243 (2.5%)	$9,353 (97.5%)	$9,596
2020	$320 (2.1%)	$14,961 (97.9%)	$15,281
2021	$477 (3.1%)	$15,132 (96.9%)	$15,609
2022	$477 (3.1%)	$15,132 (96.9%)	$15,609
2023	$788 (5.1%)	$14,693 (94.9%)	$15,481
2024	$479 (3.5%)	$13,403 (96.5%)	$13,883

Data source: Illinois Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on North Mac Middle School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 579^th of 1356 Middle schools	Ranks 936^th of 1367 Middle schools	25.8%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts (North Mac Middle School)	48.6	30.9	17.7%
6th Grade English Language Arts (North Mac CUSD 34)	48.6	30.9	17.7%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Illinois)	35	34.2	0.8%
6th Grade Mathematics (North Mac Middle School)	15	11.8	3.2%
6th Grade Mathematics (North Mac CUSD 34)	15	11.8	3.2%
6th Grade Mathematics (Illinois)	25.3	23.4	1.9%
7th Grade English Language Arts (North Mac Middle School)	48.4	18.6	29.8%
7th Grade English Language Arts (North Mac CUSD 34)	48.4	18.6	29.8%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Illinois)	41.2	37.9	3.3%
7th Grade Mathematics (North Mac Middle School)	16.5	16.3	0.2%
7th Grade Mathematics (North Mac CUSD 34)	16.5	16.3	0.2%
7th Grade Mathematics (Illinois)	29.9	26.9	3%
8th Grade English Language Arts (North Mac Middle School)	45	10	35%
8th Grade English Language Arts (North Mac CUSD 34)	45	10	35%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Illinois)	39.6	40.5	0.9%
8th Grade Mathematics (North Mac Middle School)	19.8	7.7	12.1%
8th Grade Mathematics (North Mac CUSD 34)	19.8	7.7	12.1%
8th Grade Mathematics (Illinois)	32.6	25.7	6.9%
8th Grade Science (North Mac Middle School)	53.2	35.9	17.3%
8th Grade Science (North Mac CUSD 34)	53.2	35.9	17.3%
8th Grade Science (Illinois)	55	52	3%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	318	234	26.4%
African American	5	1	80%
American Indian	1	0	100%
Asian	2	0	100%
Hispanic	6	5	16.7%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	296	222	25%
Two or More Races	8	6	25%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	58.5%	53.8%	4.6%

Schools Near North Mac Middle School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				ISA Science (2024)	IAR English Language Arts (2024)					IAR Mathematics (2024)					% Polio (2024)	% Measles (2024)	% Mumps (2024)	% Rubella (2024)	% Hepatitis B (2024)	% Varicella (2024)	% DTP (2024)	% Meningococcal (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	ISA Science All Grades	IAR English Language Arts 5th Grade	IAR English Language Arts 6th Grade	IAR English Language Arts 7th Grade	IAR English Language Arts 8th Grade	IAR English Language Arts All Grades	IAR Mathematics 5th Grade	IAR Mathematics 6th Grade	IAR Mathematics 7th Grade	IAR Mathematics 8th Grade	IAR Mathematics All Grades	% Polio All Grades	% Measles All Grades	% Mumps All Grades	% Rubella All Grades	% Hepatitis B All Grades	% Varicella All Grades	% DTP All Grades	% Meningococcal All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
North Mac Middle School	Public	6-8	525 N 3rd St	Girard	62640	Macoupin County	North Mac CUSD 34	No	(n/a)	(n/a)	Yes	(217) 627-2136	234	20	11.8	53.8%	222 (94.9%)	1 (0.4%)	5 (2.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (2.6%)	33.6	844^th of 1363 public middle schools	38.1%		28.9	936^th of 1367 public middle schools	31.5%	92	43.2		41.8	26.5	35.8	35.3		11.6	13.4	16.0	13.7	100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	97.1	$13,883	$479	$13,403
Auburn Junior High at Divernon	Public	6-8	303 E Kenney St	Divernon	62530	Sangamon County	Auburn CUSD 10	No	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	(217) 628-3611	241	19	12.7	36.1%	220 (91.3%)	2 (0.8%)	5 (2.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (5.8%)	60	447^th of 1363 public middle schools	67.2%		55.8	498^th of 1367 public middle schools	63.6%	51	50.0		80.5	52.9	50.6	61.2		16.9	23.6	21.4	20.7	98.7	98.7	98.7	98.7	98.3	98.3	99.2	95.4	$12,253	$1,056	$11,197
Northwestern Junior High School	Public	7-8	30889 Route 111	Palmyra	62674	Macoupin County	Northwestern CUSD 2	No	(n/a)	(n/a)	Yes	(217) 436-2011	54	4	12.7	44.4%	52 (96.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (3.7%)	17.4	1168^th of 1363 public middle schools	14.3%		49	608^th of 1367 public middle schools	55.5%	560	46.4			0.0	25.0				13.6	7.1		94.2	94.2	94.2	94.2	94.2	94.2	94.2	94.2	$17,034	$4,288	$12,746
Carlinville Middle School	Public	6-8	110 Illinois Ave	Carlinville	62626	Macoupin County	Carlinville CUSD 1	No	(n/a)	(n/a)	Yes	(217) 854-3106	286	18	15.5	44.1%	264 (92.3%)	2 (0.7%)	4 (1.4%)	2 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	13 (4.5%)	73.6	299^th of 1363 public middle schools	78.1%		86.7	146^th of 1367 public middle schools	89.3%	153	75.9		56.5	56.9	70.1	60.6		19.6	35.3	46.3	33.2	98.9	98.2	98.2	98.2	98.9	97.9	98.2	93.2	$12,994	$1,740	$11,254
Phoenix Safe Schools Program	Public	6-9	1100 N Old Route 66	Litchfield	62056	Montgomery County	Bnd/Chrstn/Effngh/Fytt/Mntgmr ROE	No	(n/a)	(n/a)	(n/a)	(217) 408-2185	0	0	.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Lincolnwood Junior High School	Public	6-8	507 N Prairie St	Raymond	62560	Montgomery County	Panhandle CUSD 2	No	(n/a)	(n/a)	Yes	(217) 229-4237	97	9	10.2	52.6%	93 (95.9%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (3.1%)	1 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	51.8	575^th of 1363 public middle schools	57.8%		67.5	359^th of 1367 public middle schools	73.7%	216	82.4		57.7	9.1	58.8	36.8		23.1	15.2	35.3	22.4	100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	97.6	$14,674	$1,678	$12,997
Glenwood Middle School	Public	7-8	595 Chatham Rd	Chatham	62629	Sangamon County	Ball Chatham CUSD 5	No	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	(217) 483-2481	753	44	17.3	25.1%	581 (77.2%)	43 (5.7%)	36 (4.8%)	38 (5.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	54 (7.2%)	63.5	410^th of 1363 public middle schools	69.9%		58	471^st of 1367 public middle schools	65.5%	61	65.5			47.9	49.9	48.9			28.7	36.3	32.7	98.8	98.2	98.2	98.2	97.8	98.5	98.7	97.0	$11,137	$461	$10,676
Glenwood Intermediate School	Public	5-6	465 Chatham Rd	Chatham	62629	Sangamon County	Ball Chatham CUSD 5	No	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	(217) 483-1183	726	45	16.3	24.0%	539 (74.2%)	46 (6.3%)	30 (4.1%)	43 (5.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	68 (9.4%)								(n/a)	64.7	50.3	44.3			47.2	34.1	31.8			32.9	97.8	97.9	97.9	97.9	50.4	97.4	97.7	49.1	$10,166	$661	$9,505
Morrisonville Junior High School	Public	7-8	204 N Perrine St	Morrisonville	62546	Christian County	Morrisonville CUSD 1	No	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	(217) 707-6880	43	6	6.6	27.9%	41 (95.3%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (2.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (2.3%)	58	479^th of 1363 public middle schools	64.9%		39.6	779^th of 1367 public middle schools	43.0%	300				48.1	46.7	47.6			23.1	33.3	26.8	100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	97.7	$18,215	$31	$18,184
Litchfield Middle School	Public	6-8	1701 N State St	Litchfield	62056	Montgomery County	Litchfield CUSD 12	No	(n/a)	(n/a)	Yes	(217) 324-4668	246	24	10.1	50.4%	229 (93.1%)	2 (0.8%)	6 (2.4%)	3 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (2.4%)	78.8	239^th of 1363 public middle schools	82.5%		76.8	250^th of 1367 public middle schools	81.7%	11	64.5		67.7	67.0	78.5	70.7		29.4	37.8	30.3	32.3	100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	97.0	$14,263	$1,662	$12,601

Frequently Asked Questions about North Mac Middle School

What district is North Mac Middle School in?

North Mac CUSD 34

What high school do graduates of North Mac Middle School attend?

Students who attend North Mac Middle School usually go on to attend North Mac High School

Is North Mac Middle School a good school?

North Mac Middle School ranks 844^th of 1363 Illinois middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

How many students attend North Mac Middle School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 234 students attended North Mac Middle School.

What is the racial makeup of North Mac Middle School?

Students at North Mac Middle School are 95% White, 3% Two or more races, 2% Hispanic.

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