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Athens Junior High School

Summary:

Athens Junior High School is a public middle school serving 165 students in grades 7-8 in Athens, Illinois, which is part of the Athens CUSD 213 district.

While the school's proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Mathematics are generally lower than the state averages, they are higher than the district averages. However, the school's Science proficiency rate is significantly higher than both the state and district averages. The school has seen a concerning increase in chronic absenteeism, rising from 4.8% in 2019-2020 to 16.1% in 2023-2024. Performance varies across different student subgroups, with female students and white students generally outperforming their peers. The school's per-student spending has increased in recent years, but its student-teacher ratio has also risen.

Compared to nearby schools, Cantrall Intermediate School in the same district outperforms Athens Junior High School in both English Language Arts and Mathematics proficiency. While some nearby middle schools, such as those in the Springfield School District 186, have lower proficiency rates and higher chronic absenteeism, the high-performing Lincoln Magnet School in Springfield significantly outperforms Athens Junior High School across multiple metrics.


Detail:

Public 7-8

 501 Warrior Way
       Athens, IL  62613-9473

(217) 636-8380

District: Athens CUSD 213

SchoolDigger Rank:
576th of 1,363 Illinois Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $10,834 Help


Students who attend Athens Junior High School usually attend:

High:    Athens Senior High School

Feeder schools for Athens Junior High School:

Elementary:    Cantrall Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio:  19.0 Help
Number of students:  165

Racial breakdown:

White:
90.9%
Two or more races:
4.8%
African American:
1.8%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  36.4% Help


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Compare Details Athens Junior High School ranks better than 57.7% of middle schools in Illinois. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 51.66. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a high 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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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Athens Junior High School is $10,834.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Athens Junior High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Athens Junior High School 576th of 1363 Illinois public middle schools. (See Athens Junior High School in the ranking list.)

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Athens CUSD 213:

SchoolDigger ranks Athens CUSD 213 296th of 813 Illinois school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Athens Junior High School

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Rank History for all students at Athens Junior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 49.20 682nd 1185 42.4%
2004 46.70 726th 1204 39.7%
2005 57.94 610th 1209 49.5%
2006 45.70 805th 1272 36.7%
2007 52.42 727th 1287 43.5%
2008 50.30 761st 1293 41.1%
2009 56.88 672nd 1318 49.0%
2010 61.89 580th 1327 56.3%
2011 58.70 638th 1344 52.5%
2012 50.44 793rd 1365 41.9%
2013 36.40 925th 1367 32.3%
2014 69.62 375th 1322 71.6%
2015 38.73 735th 1302 43.5%
2016 32.83 851st 1294 34.2%
2017 51.23 567th 1293 56.1%
2018 65.56 388th 1293 70.0%
2019 74.06 298th 1356 78.0%
2021 56.65 436th 1241 64.9%
2022 52.47 546th 1369 60.1%
2023 58.24 468th 1367 65.8%
2024 51.66 576th 1363 57.7%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Athens Junior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 24.64 570th 602 5.3%
2019 37.63 424th 792 46.5%
2021 43.85 236th 548 56.9%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Athens Junior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 63.69 309th 1161 73.4%
2019 64.26 326th 1217 73.2%
2021 28.71 755th 1019 25.9%
2022 35.69 753rd 1221 38.3%
2023 33.78 827th 1234 33.0%
2024 35.41 776th 1219 36.3%
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Rank History for Female students at Athens Junior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 70.16 309th 1226 74.8%
2019 76.57 255th 1276 80.0%
2021 50.03 448th 1017 55.9%
2022 52.22 508th 1286 60.5%
2023 48.96 570th 1275 55.3%
2024 59.86 431st 1251 65.5%
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Rank History for Male students at Athens Junior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 57.99 443rd 1223 63.8%
2019 67.17 350th 1296 73.0%
2021 56.08 356th 1048 66.0%
2022 51.29 528th 1286 58.9%
2023 64.40 363rd 1292 71.9%
2024 45.47 607th 1264 52.0%
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Rank History for White students at Athens Junior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 48.67 432nd 889 51.4%
2019 56.71 361st 905 60.1%
2021 40.98 448th 813 44.9%
2022 32.40 615th 898 31.5%
2023 40.48 517th 895 42.2%
2024 33.11 594th 875 32.1%
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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.

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Data source: Illinois State Board of Education

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Enrollment information for Athens 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 367 n/a 2 n/a n/a n/a n/a 0 369
1990 368 n/a 2 1 n/a n/a n/a 0 371
1991 368 0 2 4 0 n/a n/a 0 374
1992 377 1 3 3 0 n/a n/a 0 384
1993 142 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 142
1994 152 1 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 154
1995 365 1 2 1 0 n/a n/a 0 369
1996 365 1 2 1 0 n/a n/a 0 369
1997 293 1 2 1 0 n/a n/a 0 297
1998 301 2 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 304
1999 283 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 283
2000 283 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 283
2001 298 3 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 301
2002 337 4 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 341
2003 337 4 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 341
2004 330 4 0 0 1 n/a n/a 0 335
2005 334 0 1 0 2 n/a n/a 0 337
2006 165 0 1 1 4 n/a n/a 3 174
2007 160 1 2 2 1 n/a n/a 3 169
2008 166 1 0 0 1 n/a n/a 5 173
2009 165 0 1 0 1 n/a n/a 4 171
2010 159 0 1 1 0 n/a n/a 3 164
2011 153 1 0 0 0 0 4 0 158
2012 156 2 0 0 0 0 4 0 162
2013 136 1 2 1 0 0 4 0 144
2014 137 1 1 2 0 0 4 0 145
2015 147 0 1 2 0 0 5 0 155
2016 156 0 1 2 0 0 4 0 163
2017 167 1 1 1 0 0 1 0 171
2018 157 3 0 3 0 1 0 0 164
2019 167 6 0 2 0 1 1 0 177
2020 172 8 3 3 0 0 1 0 187
2021 145 4 4 3 0 0 4 0 160
2022 137 3 1 3 0 0 4 0 148
2023 150 3 1 3 0 0 8 0 165

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 Athens Junior High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 369 19.0 19.4 n/a
1990 371 20.5 18.0 n/a
1991 374 20.5 18.2 n/a
1992 384 21.5 17.8 n/a
1993 142 11.0 12.9 n/a
1994 154 11.5 13.4 n/a
1995 369 19.0 19.4 n/a
1996 369 19.0 19.4 n/a
1997 297 15.0 19.8 n/a
1998 304 14.6 20.8 n/a
1999 283 15.0 18.9 n/a
2000 283 14.6 19.4 n/a
2001 301 15.0 20.1 n/a
2002 341 19.0 17.9 19.4
2003 341 19.0 17.9 19.4
2004 335 18.0 18.6 20.3
2005 337 18.0 18.7 14.5
2006 174 9.0 19.3 20.5
2007 169 10.0 16.9 18.7
2008 173 10.0 17.3 20.8
2009 171 8.0 21.4 17.4
2010 164 9.0 18.2 18.6
2011 158 9.0 17.5 19.6
2012 162 8.0 20.2 24.7
2013 144 9.3 15.3 22.9
2014 145 8.0 18.1 29
2015 155 7.0 22.1 27.1
2016 163 9.0 18.1 32.5
2017 171 9.6 17.8 26.9
2018 164 9.2 17.8 28.7
2019 177 8.3 21.3 33.9
2020 187 9.3 20.1 36.9
2021 160 n/a n/a n/a
2022 148 9.5 15.5 36.5
2023 165 8.6 19.0 36.4

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 Athens Junior High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 369 19.0 19.4 n/a
1990 371 20.5 18.0 n/a
1991 374 20.5 18.2 n/a
1992 384 21.5 17.8 n/a
1993 142 11.0 12.9 n/a
1994 154 11.5 13.4 n/a
1995 369 19.0 19.4 n/a
1996 369 19.0 19.4 n/a
1997 297 15.0 19.8 n/a
1998 304 14.6 20.8 n/a
1999 283 15.0 18.9 n/a
2000 283 14.6 19.4 n/a
2001 301 15.0 20.1 n/a
2002 341 19.0 17.9 19.4
2003 341 19.0 17.9 19.4
2004 335 18.0 18.6 20.3
2005 337 18.0 18.7 14.5
2006 174 9.0 19.3 20.5
2007 169 10.0 16.9 18.7
2008 173 10.0 17.3 20.8
2009 171 8.0 21.4 17.4
2010 164 9.0 18.2 18.6
2011 158 9.0 17.5 19.6
2012 162 8.0 20.2 24.7
2013 144 9.3 15.3 22.9
2014 145 8.0 18.1 29
2015 155 7.0 22.1 27.1
2016 163 9.0 18.1 32.5
2017 171 9.6 17.8 26.9
2018 164 9.2 17.8 28.7
2019 177 8.3 21.3 33.9
2020 187 9.3 20.1 36.9
2021 160 n/a n/a n/a
2022 148 9.5 15.5 36.5
2023 165 8.6 19.0 36.4

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

Athens Junior High School

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YearPolioMeaslesMumpsRubellaHepatitis BVaricellaDTPMeningococcal
201699.4%99.4%99.4%99.4%99.4%98.2%
201798.2%98.2%98.2%98.2%98.8%97.7%98.2%46.5%
201898.2%98.2%98.2%98.2%97.6%98.2%98.2%98.2%
201998.3%98.9%98.9%98.9%99.4%98.3%98.9%97.2%
202196.8%97.4%97.4%97.4%96.8%94.9%97.4%93.6%
202296.5%97.2%97.2%97.2%96.5%96.5%96.5%96.5%
202397.5%96.9%96.9%96.9%97.5%96.2%96.9%92.5%
202498.6%97.9%97.9%97.9%99.3%98.6%99.3%96.5%

Data source: Illinois State Board of Education
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Athens Junior High School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $228 (3.2%) $7,009 (96.8%) $7,237
2020 $11 (0.1%) $8,358 (99.9%) $8,369
2021 $87 (0.9%) $9,391 (99.1%) $9,478
2022 $87 (0.9%) $9,391 (99.1%) $9,478
2023 $117 (1.1%) $10,230 (98.9%) $10,347
2024 $76 (0.7%) $10,758 (99.3%) $10,834

Data source: Illinois Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Athens Junior High 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 298th of 1356 Middle schoolsRanks 468th of 1367 Middle schools
 12.3%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
7th Grade English Language Arts (Athens Junior High School)6426
 38%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Athens CUSD 213)6426
 38%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Illinois)41.237.9
 3.3%
7th Grade Mathematics (Athens Junior High School)3623.4
 12.6%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Athens CUSD 213)3623.4
 12.6%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Illinois)29.926.9
 3%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Athens Junior High School)42.350
 7.7%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Athens CUSD 213)42.350
 7.7%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Illinois)39.640.5
 0.9%
8th Grade Mathematics (Athens Junior High School)35.924.4
 11.5%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Athens CUSD 213)35.924.4
 11.5%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Illinois)32.625.7
 6.9%
8th Grade Science (Athens Junior High School)68.866.7
 2.1%
   8th Grade Science (Athens CUSD 213)68.866.7
 2.1%
   8th Grade Science (Illinois)5552
 3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students177165
 6.8%
African American63
 50%
American Indian00
Asian01
Hispanic23
 50%
Pacific Islander10
 100%
White167150
 10.2%
Two or More Races18
 700%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients33.9%36.4%
 2.5%

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Athens Junior High School ranks 576th of 1363 Illinois middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Students at Athens Junior High School are 91% White, 5% Two or more races, 2% African American, 2% Hispanic.

In the 2022-23 school year, 165 students attended Athens Junior High School.

Students who attend Athens Junior High School usually go on to attend Athens Senior High School


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