Cantrall Intermediate School

Summary:

Cantrall Intermediate School is a public middle school serving grades 4-6 in Cantrall, Illinois, with 214 students. The school is part of the Athens CUSD 213 district, which is ranked 296 out of 813 districts in Illinois and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Cantrall Intermediate School consistently outperforms the state average in English Language Arts (ELA) and Science proficiency, with 59.2% of students proficient or better in ELA and 62.5% in Science, compared to state averages of 41.2% and 53.2%, respectively. However, the school's Math proficiency of 28.9% is slightly below the state average of 28.4%. The school has also seen a decrease in chronic absenteeism, from 16.8% in 2021-2022 to 10.0% in 2023-2024, which is a positive trend. Cantrall Intermediate School's spending per student has increased from $8,905 in 2019-2020 to $11,889 in 2022-2023, indicating a commitment to investing in the school's resources and programs.

When compared to nearby middle schools, such as Athens Junior High School and schools in the Springfield School District 186, Cantrall Intermediate School stands out as a higher-performing school, particularly in ELA and Science. For example, in 2023-2024, Cantrall Intermediate School's ELA proficiency rate of 59.2% was significantly higher than the 46.8% rate at Athens Junior High School and the 13.5% rate at Jefferson Middle School in Springfield. Additionally, Cantrall Intermediate School's decreasing chronic absenteeism rate is a positive trend, especially when compared to the higher rates at some nearby schools, such as Jefferson Middle School (58.3%) and Washington Middle School (66.3%) in Springfield.


Detail:

Public 4-6

 155 Claypool St
       Cantrall, IL  62625-9707


(217) 487-9082

District: Athens CUSD 213

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $11,874 Help


Students who attend Cantrall Intermediate School usually attend:

High:    Athens Senior High School

Feeder schools for Cantrall Intermediate School:

Elementary:    Cantrall Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio:  12.5 Help
Number of students:  214

Racial breakdown:

White:
87.9%
Two or more races:
6.1%
Hispanic:
3.7%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  40.2% Help


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Compare Details Cantrall Intermediate School ranks better than 73.7% of elementary schools in Illinois. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 70.54. (See more...)
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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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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Cantrall Intermediate School is $11,874.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Cantrall Intermediate School:

SchoolDigger ranks Cantrall Intermediate School 543rd of 2067 Illinois public elementary schools. (See Cantrall Intermediate 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 Cantrall Intermediate School

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Rank History for all students at Cantrall Intermediate School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 72.38 615th 2086 70.5%
2007 64.63 895th 2095 57.3%
2008 71.87 660th 2092 68.5%
2009 63.68 943rd 2120 55.5%
2010 69.54 748th 2139 65.0%
2011 63.44 943rd 2147 56.1%
2012 56.52 1125th 2166 48.1%
2013 60.48 933rd 2167 56.9%
2014 65.46 751st 2093 64.1%
2015 53.39 830th 2052 59.6%
2016 64.25 655th 2046 68.0%
2017 76.70 436th 2044 78.7%
2018 63.26 694th 2037 65.9%
2019 60.13 775th 2086 62.8%
2021 74.68 424th 1948 78.2%
2022 73.91 503rd 2082 75.8%
2023 75.79 452nd 2077 78.2%
2024 70.54 543rd 2067 73.7%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Cantrall Intermediate School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 49.67 290th 763 62.0%
2019 59.32 338th 1194 71.7%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Cantrall Intermediate School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 47.24 875th 1765 50.4%
2019 47.78 895th 1816 50.7%
2021 83.26 97th 1514 93.6%
2022 70.60 323rd 1763 81.7%
2023 71.73 314th 1808 82.6%
2024 69.74 355th 1793 80.2%
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Rank History for Female students at Cantrall Intermediate School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 63.21 657th 1964 66.5%
2019 56.41 820th 2019 59.4%
2021 72.48 380th 1680 77.4%
2022 73.75 460th 1970 76.6%
2023 85.22 239th 1957 87.8%
2024 71.32 493rd 1942 74.6%
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Rank History for Male students at Cantrall Intermediate School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 60.79 695th 1972 64.8%
2019 63.10 660th 2019 67.3%
2021 65.34 489th 1707 71.4%
2022 70.93 491st 1977 75.2%
2023 63.02 609th 1984 69.3%
2024 68.14 538th 1959 72.5%
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Rank History for White students at Cantrall Intermediate School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 50.69 712th 1463 51.3%
2019 42.52 874th 1462 40.2%
2021 59.11 490th 1308 62.5%
2022 52.73 652nd 1425 54.2%
2023 57.60 560th 1419 60.5%
2024 53.08 640th 1392 54.0%
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Data source: test scores: Illinois State Board of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Enrollment information for Cantrall Intermediate School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2006 227 0 2 0 1 n/a n/a 7 237
2007 230 0 1 0 0 n/a n/a 6 237
2008 222 0 1 0 0 n/a n/a 5 228
2009 232 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 5 238
2010 213 1 2 0 0 n/a n/a 8 224
2011 218 1 1 0 0 0 12 0 232
2012 207 0 2 0 0 0 12 0 221
2013 238 1 1 2 0 0 5 0 247
2014 213 1 1 1 0 0 4 0 220
2015 238 2 1 1 0 1 1 0 244
2016 233 6 0 2 0 1 1 0 243
2017 239 10 3 4 0 1 1 0 258
2018 235 10 3 3 0 0 3 0 254
2019 215 7 3 5 0 0 7 0 237
2020 211 4 0 3 0 0 8 0 226
2021 199 4 0 5 0 0 9 0 217
2022 195 2 1 6 1 0 13 0 218
2023 188 2 2 8 1 0 13 0 214

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 Cantrall Intermediate School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2006 237 15.0 15.8 n/a
2007 237 16.0 14.8 n/a
2008 228 16.0 14.3 n/a
2009 238 14.7 16.2 20.6
2010 224 15.6 14.2 25.9
2011 232 15.6 14.8 27.6
2012 221 14.6 15.0 28.1
2013 247 17.6 14.0 30.4
2014 220 15.0 14.6 32.3
2015 244 16.0 15.2 31.6
2016 243 18.0 13.5 27.2
2017 258 16.0 16.1 32.6
2018 254 17.5 14.5 33.9
2019 237 16.4 14.4 35.9
2020 226 14.4 15.6 34.5
2021 217 n/a n/a n/a
2022 218 16.5 13.2 40.4
2023 214 17.0 12.5 40.2

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 Cantrall Intermediate School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2006 237 15.0 15.8 n/a
2007 237 16.0 14.8 n/a
2008 228 16.0 14.3 n/a
2009 238 14.7 16.2 20.6
2010 224 15.6 14.2 25.9
2011 232 15.6 14.8 27.6
2012 221 14.6 15.0 28.1
2013 247 17.6 14.0 30.4
2014 220 15.0 14.6 32.3
2015 244 16.0 15.2 31.6
2016 243 18.0 13.5 27.2
2017 258 16.0 16.1 32.6
2018 254 17.5 14.5 33.9
2019 237 16.4 14.4 35.9
2020 226 14.4 15.6 34.5
2021 217 n/a n/a n/a
2022 218 16.5 13.2 40.4
2023 214 17.0 12.5 40.2

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

Cantrall Intermediate School

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YearPolioMeaslesMumpsRubellaHepatitis BVaricellaDTPMeningococcal
201697.6%97.2%97.2%97.2%32.3%99.2%65.3%32.3%
201796.6%97.0%97.0%97.0%27.8%98.1%97.0%27.4%
201898.1%98.1%98.1%98.1%37.4%98.1%98.1%36.2%
201995.6%96.0%96.0%96.0%37.7%95.6%95.6%34.0%
202197.3%96.8%96.8%96.8%95.0%96.8%96.8%23.1%
202298.2%97.7%97.7%97.7%35.6%97.7%97.7%35.6%
202395.4%96.8%96.8%96.8%31.1%96.4%96.4%27.9%
202497.6%98.0%98.0%98.0%37.8%97.6%97.6%31.9%

Data source: Illinois State Board of Education
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Cantrall Intermediate School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $228 (2.7%) $8,076 (97.3%) $8,303
2020 $11 (0.1%) $8,894 (99.9%) $8,905
2021 $87 (0.8%) $10,183 (99.2%) $10,270
2022 $87 (0.8%) $10,183 (99.2%) $10,270
2023 $323 (2.7%) $11,565 (97.3%) $11,888
2024 $79 (0.7%) $11,794 (99.3%) $11,874

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Cantrall Intermediate School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 775th of 2086 Elementary schoolsRanks 452nd of 2077 Elementary schools
 15.4%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
4th Grade English Language Arts (Cantrall Intermediate School)5546.9
 8.1%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Athens CUSD 213)5546.9
 8.1%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Illinois)36.735.4
 1.3%
4th Grade Mathematics (Cantrall Intermediate School)43.845.3
 1.5%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Athens CUSD 213)43.845.3
 1.5%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Illinois)33.527.7
 5.8%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Cantrall Intermediate School)27.153.2
 26.1%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Athens CUSD 213)27.153.2
 26.1%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Illinois)37.935.2
 2.7%
5th Grade Mathematics (Cantrall Intermediate School)2031.6
 11.6%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Athens CUSD 213)2031.6
 11.6%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Illinois)29.825.6
 4.2%
5th Grade Science (Cantrall Intermediate School)41.474.7
 33.3%
   5th Grade Science (Athens CUSD 213)41.474.7
 33.3%
   5th Grade Science (Illinois)54.452.4
 2%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Cantrall Intermediate School)55.646.6
 9%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Athens CUSD 213)55.646.6
 9%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Illinois)3534.2
 0.8%
6th Grade Mathematics (Cantrall Intermediate School)36.723.3
 13.4%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Athens CUSD 213)36.723.3
 13.4%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Illinois)25.323.4
 1.9%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students237214
 9.7%
African American72
 71.4%
American Indian01
Asian32
 33.3%
Hispanic58
 60%
Pacific Islander00
White215188
 12.6%
Two or More Races713
 85.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients35.9%40.2%
 4.3%


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Students who attend Cantrall Intermediate School usually go on to attend Athens Senior High School

In the 2022-23 school year, 214 students attended Cantrall Intermediate School.

Students at Cantrall Intermediate School are 88% White, 6% Two or more races, 4% Hispanic.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau, the Illinois Department of Public Health and the Illinois State Board of Education.

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