Is Astoria Junior High School a good school?

Astoria Junior High School ranks 571 st of 1363 Illinois middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Astoria Junior High School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 57 students attended Astoria Junior High School.

What is the racial makeup of Astoria Junior High School?

Students at Astoria Junior High School are 98% White, 2% Two or more races.

What high school do graduates of Astoria Junior High School attend?

Students who attend Astoria Junior High School usually go on to attend Astoria High School

Astoria Junior High School

Summary:

Astoria Junior High School is a public middle school serving grades 6-8 in Astoria, Illinois, with a total enrollment of 67 students. The school is part of the Astoria CUSD 1 district, which is ranked 574 out of 813 districts in Illinois and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Astoria Junior High School's academic performance on state assessments is generally below the state averages across all grades and subjects, with proficiency rates of 46.6% in ELA and 20.7% in Math, compared to the state averages of 41.2% and 28.4%, respectively. The school's performance has been relatively stagnant over the past few years, with its statewide ranking fluctuating between 571 and 850 out of 1,363 Illinois middle schools. The school's performance is particularly weak in Mathematics, with proficiency rates ranging from 0% to 42.9% across different grade levels and years. Additionally, the school has a high percentage of students from low socioeconomic backgrounds, with 50.75% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch in 2022-2023.

Compared to nearby schools, such as Cuba Middle School, Havana Junior High School, and Schuyler Industry Middle School, Astoria Junior High School's academic performance is generally lower, with lower proficiency rates and statewide rankings. However, the school's student-teacher ratio is lower than most of the nearby schools, which could indicate a more personalized learning environment. Astoria Junior High School also faces a significant challenge with chronic absenteeism, with a rate of 31.7% in 2023-2024, which is notably higher than the nearby schools.

Detail:

Public 6-8

402 N Jefferson St
Astoria, IL 61501-8670

(309) 329-2158

District: Astoria CUSD 1

SchoolDigger Rank:
571^st of 1,363 Illinois Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $14,408

Students who attend Astoria Junior High School usually attend:

High:

Astoria High School

Feeder schools for Astoria Junior High School:

Elementary:

Astoria Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio: 8.5

Number of students: 57

Racial breakdown:

White:

98.2%

Two or more races:

1.8%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 57.9%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Astoria Junior High School ranks better than 58.1% of middle schools in Illinois. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 51.95. (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.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (98.2%), two or more races (1.8%). (See more...)

Compare Details 57.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Astoria Junior High School is 8.5. (See more...)

Compare Astoria Junior High School employs 6.6 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Astoria Junior High School is $14,408.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Astoria Junior High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Astoria Junior High School 571^st of 1363 Illinois public middle schools. (See Astoria Junior High School in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

White students:

Astoria CUSD 1:

SchoolDigger ranks Astoria CUSD 1 574^th of 813 Illinois school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Astoria Junior High School

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Rank History for all students at Astoria Junior High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	IL State Percentile
2003	55.16	599^th	1185	49.5%
2004	51.91	681^st	1204	43.4%
2005	63.01	536^th	1209	55.7%
2006	57.69	626^th	1272	50.8%
2007	53.41	710^th	1287	44.8%
2008	62.04	583^rd	1293	54.9%
2009	52.58	733^rd	1318	44.4%
2010	47.83	820^th	1327	38.2%
2011	37.82	960^th	1344	28.6%
2012	69.83	416^th	1365	69.5%
2013	24.19	1097^th	1367	19.8%
2014	21.85	1095^th	1322	17.2%
2015	18.30	1103^rd	1302	15.3%
2016	18.55	1120^th	1294	13.4%
2017	20.94	1038^th	1293	19.7%
2018	33.30	834^th	1293	35.5%
2019	34.67	850^th	1356	37.3%
2021	30.59	809^th	1241	34.8%
2022	40.86	738^th	1369	46.1%
2023	42.22	727^th	1367	46.8%
2024	51.95	571^st	1363	58.1%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Astoria Junior High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	IL State Percentile
2018	43.39	620^th	1161	46.6%
2022	46.25	583^rd	1221	52.3%
2023	38.23	751^st	1234	39.1%
2024	46.39	583^rd	1219	52.2%

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Rank History for Female students at Astoria Junior High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	IL State Percentile
2019	34.58	837^th	1276	34.4%
2021	31.37	673^rd	1017	33.8%
2022	49.39	564^th	1286	56.1%
2023	57.78	453^rd	1275	64.5%

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Rank History for Male students at Astoria Junior High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	IL State Percentile
2018	22.15	976^th	1223	20.2%
2019	28.95	902^nd	1296	30.4%
2021	30.17	718^th	1048	31.5%
2022	37.74	733^rd	1286	43.0%
2023	22.74	1006^th	1292	22.1%

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Rank History for White students at Astoria Junior High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	IL State Percentile
2018	19.25	768^th	889	13.6%
2019	17.70	788^th	905	12.9%
2021	19.16	689^th	813	15.3%
2022	25.38	696^th	898	22.5%
2023	23.89	736^th	895	17.8%
2024	32.39	605^th	875	30.9%

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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 Astoria Junior High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1989	94	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	0	94
1990	106	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	0	106
1991	120	0	0	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	123
1992	132	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	132
1993	136	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	136
1994	121	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	121
1995	109	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	109
1996	109	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	109
1997	98	0	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	99
1998	89	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	89
1999	85	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	85
2000	75	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	75
2001	67	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	67
2002	92	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	92
2003	92	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	92
2004	92	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	92
2005	84	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	84
2006	89	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	89
2007	85	1	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	1	87
2008	97	0	0	0	1	n/a	n/a	1	99
2009	87	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	87
2010	81	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	81
2011	70	0	0	1	0	0	0	0	71
2012	66	1	0	2	0	0	0	0	69
2013	76	0	0	0	0	0	2	0	78
2014	83	0	0	1	0	0	2	0	86
2015	93	0	0	1	0	1	1	0	96
2016	82	0	0	1	0	0	1	0	84
2017	81	0	0	0	0	0	1	0	82
2018	72	0	0	1	0	0	0	0	73
2019	71	0	0	2	0	0	0	0	73
2020	62	0	0	0	0	0	1	0	63
2021	62	0	0	0	0	0	1	0	63
2022	66	0	0	0	0	0	1	0	67
2023	64	0	0	2	0	0	1	0	67
2024	56	0	0	0	0	0	1	0	57

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 Astoria Junior High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	94	6.0	15.6	n/a
1990	106	6.0	17.6	n/a
1991	123	6.0	20.5	n/a
1992	132	6.0	22.0	n/a
1993	136	6.0	22.7	n/a
1994	121	6.0	20.2	n/a
1995	109	5.0	21.8	n/a
1996	109	5.0	21.8	n/a
1997	99	6.0	16.5	n/a
1998	89	7.0	12.7	n/a
1999	85	8.0	10.6	n/a
2000	75	7.0	10.7	n/a
2001	67	6.0	11.2	n/a
2002	92	7.0	13.1	35.9
2003	92	7.0	13.1	35.9
2004	92	7.0	13.1	39.1
2005	84	8.4	10.0	42.9
2006	89	6.8	13.1	40.4
2007	87	6.0	14.5	45.3
2008	99	6.0	16.5	37.8
2009	87	5.0	17.4	41.4
2010	81	6.0	13.5	46.9
2011	71	5.0	14.2	57.7
2012	69	5.0	13.8	53.6
2013	78	6.5	11.8	55.1
2014	86	7.0	12.2	55.8
2015	96	7.0	13.7	59.4
2016	84	8.0	10.5	52.4
2017	82	8.1	10.0	51.2
2018	73	7.1	10.1	50.7
2019	73	6.5	11.0	37
2020	63	8.3	7.5	34.9
2021	63	n/a	n/a	n/a
2022	67	6.0	11.0	40.3
2023	67	6.9	9.5	50.7
2024	57	6.6	8.5	57.9

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 Astoria Junior High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	94	6.0	15.6	n/a
1990	106	6.0	17.6	n/a
1991	123	6.0	20.5	n/a
1992	132	6.0	22.0	n/a
1993	136	6.0	22.7	n/a
1994	121	6.0	20.2	n/a
1995	109	5.0	21.8	n/a
1996	109	5.0	21.8	n/a
1997	99	6.0	16.5	n/a
1998	89	7.0	12.7	n/a
1999	85	8.0	10.6	n/a
2000	75	7.0	10.7	n/a
2001	67	6.0	11.2	n/a
2002	92	7.0	13.1	35.9
2003	92	7.0	13.1	35.9
2004	92	7.0	13.1	39.1
2005	84	8.4	10.0	42.9
2006	89	6.8	13.1	40.4
2007	87	6.0	14.5	45.3
2008	99	6.0	16.5	37.8
2009	87	5.0	17.4	41.4
2010	81	6.0	13.5	46.9
2011	71	5.0	14.2	57.7
2012	69	5.0	13.8	53.6
2013	78	6.5	11.8	55.1
2014	86	7.0	12.2	55.8
2015	96	7.0	13.7	59.4
2016	84	8.0	10.5	52.4
2017	82	8.1	10.0	51.2
2018	73	7.1	10.1	50.7
2019	73	6.5	11.0	37
2020	63	8.3	7.5	34.9
2021	63	n/a	n/a	n/a
2022	67	6.0	11.0	40.3
2023	67	6.9	9.5	50.7
2024	57	6.6	8.5	57.9

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.

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