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Paxton-Buckley-Loda Junior High School

Summary:

Paxton-Buckley-Loda Junior High School is a public middle school serving 269 students in grades 6-8 in Paxton, Illinois, which is part of the Paxton-Buckley-Loda CUD 10 district. This school consistently performs above the state and district averages in standardized test scores, with 50.4% of students proficient or better in ELA and 32.1% proficient or better in Math, compared to the state averages of 41.2% and 28.4%, respectively.

Paxton-Buckley-Loda Junior High School's performance is particularly strong in 6th grade ELA, where 61.7% of students were proficient or better, compared to the state average of 46.7%. The school also has strong performance across various student subgroups, with Hispanic students and students from low socioeconomic backgrounds performing significantly better than their statewide counterparts. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, Hispanic students ranked 169 out of 643 Illinois middle schools in ELA, and low-income students ranked 218 out of 1,219 Illinois middle schools.

While the school has seen a concerning increase in chronic absenteeism, rising from 9.3% in 2019-2020 to 31.1% in 2021-2022, the rate has since improved, reaching 22.5% in the 2023-2024 school year. Paxton-Buckley-Loda Junior High School generally outperforms the nearby Iroquois West Middle School, GCMS Middle School, and J.W. Eater Junior High School in academic metrics, and the school's steady increase in spending per student, from $12,367 in 2019-2020 to $14,490 in 2022-2023, may be contributing to its strong performance.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 700 Panther Way
       Paxton, IL  60957-1469

(217) 379-9202

District: Paxton-Buckley-Loda CUD 10

SchoolDigger Rank:
405th of 1,363 Illinois Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $13,914 Help


Students who attend Paxton-Buckley-Loda Junior High School usually attend:

High:    Paxton-Buckley-Loda High School

Feeder schools for Paxton-Buckley-Loda Junior High School:

Elementary:    Clara Peterson Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio:  10.6 Help
Number of students:  269

Racial breakdown:

White:
83.3%
Hispanic:
11.2%
Two or more races:
4.5%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  48.3% Help


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Compare Details Paxton-Buckley-Loda Junior High School ranks better than 70.3% of middle schools in Illinois. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 64.12. (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 Paxton-Buckley-Loda Junior High School is $13,914.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Paxton-Buckley-Loda Junior High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Paxton-Buckley-Loda Junior High School 405th of 1363 Illinois public middle schools. (See Paxton-Buckley-Loda Junior High School in the ranking list.)

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Paxton-Buckley-Loda CUD 10:

SchoolDigger ranks Paxton-Buckley-Loda CUD 10 282nd of 813 Illinois school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Paxton-Buckley-Loda Junior High School

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Rank History for all students at Paxton-Buckley-Loda Junior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 71.29 362nd 1185 69.5%
2004 59.43 571st 1204 52.6%
2005 69.47 417th 1209 65.5%
2006 58.71 605th 1272 52.4%
2007 57.32 641st 1287 50.2%
2008 74.92 315th 1293 75.6%
2009 61.16 589th 1318 55.3%
2010 59.17 634th 1327 52.2%
2011 60.74 606th 1344 54.9%
2012 58.79 629th 1365 53.9%
2013 47.30 737th 1367 46.1%
2014 55.43 593rd 1322 55.1%
2015 78.27 225th 1302 82.7%
2016 76.85 246th 1294 81.0%
2017 78.28 232nd 1293 82.1%
2018 69.85 330th 1293 74.5%
2019 73.91 300th 1356 77.9%
2021 70.96 286th 1241 77.0%
2022 65.51 382nd 1369 72.1%
2023 67.19 362nd 1367 73.5%
2024 64.12 405th 1363 70.3%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Paxton-Buckley-Loda Junior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 64.01 126th 602 79.1%
2019 57.07 193rd 792 75.6%
2021 61.70 102nd 548 81.4%
2022 66.59 111th 781 85.8%
2023 43.70 348th 805 56.8%
2024 38.52 415th 802 48.3%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Paxton-Buckley-Loda Junior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 74.27 196th 1161 83.1%
2019 82.38 120th 1217 90.1%
2021 68.47 181st 1019 82.2%
2022 71.36 211th 1221 82.7%
2023 70.19 233rd 1234 81.1%
2024 72.52 218th 1219 82.1%
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Rank History for Female students at Paxton-Buckley-Loda Junior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 71.69 286th 1226 76.7%
2019 74.17 282nd 1276 77.9%
2021 72.89 224th 1017 78.0%
2022 67.02 336th 1286 73.9%
2023 68.71 325th 1275 74.5%
2024 61.98 399th 1251 68.1%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Paxton-Buckley-Loda Junior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 60.26 167th 674 75.2%
2024 50.41 221st 639 65.4%
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Rank History for Male students at Paxton-Buckley-Loda Junior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 63.62 367th 1223 70.0%
2019 72.97 285th 1296 78.0%
2021 59.74 324th 1048 69.1%
2022 58.30 440th 1286 65.8%
2023 59.95 414th 1292 68.0%
2024 63.99 373rd 1264 70.5%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Paxton-Buckley-Loda Junior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 56.68 219th 661 66.9%
2024 65.63 169th 643 73.7%
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Rank History for White students at Paxton-Buckley-Loda Junior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 51.10 413th 889 53.5%
2019 55.51 375th 905 58.6%
2021 55.32 327th 813 59.8%
2022 44.30 479th 898 46.7%
2023 49.10 419th 895 53.2%
2024 47.99 441st 875 49.6%
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Data source: test scores: Illinois State Board of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Enrollment information for Paxton-Buckley-Loda Junior High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1991 295 1 1 2 0 n/a n/a 0 299
1992 298 0 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 299
1993 342 2 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 347
1994 343 1 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 345
1995 342 1 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 345
1996 342 1 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 345
1997 339 2 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 343
1998 358 4 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 365
1999 343 3 2 3 0 n/a n/a 0 351
2000 343 3 2 2 0 n/a n/a 0 350
2001 326 1 1 5 0 n/a n/a 0 333
2002 329 0 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 330
2003 329 0 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 330
2004 314 0 0 8 0 n/a n/a 0 322
2005 330 0 0 5 0 n/a n/a 1 336
2006 332 0 0 7 0 n/a n/a 1 340
2007 332 2 0 8 0 n/a n/a 4 346
2008 345 1 1 8 0 n/a n/a 1 356
2009 325 2 1 12 0 n/a n/a 2 342
2010 327 1 1 16 0 n/a n/a 5 350
2011 329 2 0 21 1 0 1 0 354
2012 314 1 1 27 1 0 0 0 344
2013 326 0 1 20 1 0 0 0 348
2014 317 2 2 22 1 1 0 0 345
2015 318 4 3 12 1 1 1 0 340
2016 316 4 4 13 0 4 2 0 343
2017 287 5 5 14 0 4 3 0 318
2018 275 6 2 18 0 3 5 0 309
2019 258 6 1 21 0 0 7 0 293
2020 258 6 0 19 0 1 10 0 294
2021 240 3 0 23 0 0 12 0 278
2022 251 2 0 26 0 0 13 0 292
2023 224 3 0 30 0 0 12 0 269

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

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Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Paxton-Buckley-Loda Junior High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1991 299 17.5 17.0 n/a
1992 299 17.5 17.0 n/a
1993 347 17.5 19.8 n/a
1994 345 17.5 19.7 n/a
1995 345 18.8 18.4 n/a
1996 345 18.8 18.4 n/a
1997 343 18.8 18.2 n/a
1998 365 20.3 18.0 n/a
1999 351 20.5 17.1 n/a
2000 350 20.3 17.2 n/a
2001 333 17.8 18.7 n/a
2002 330 22.3 14.8 26.1
2003 330 22.3 14.8 26.1
2004 322 25.8 12.5 28.6
2005 336 24.8 13.5 31.6
2006 340 23.2 14.7 35.4
2007 346 23.0 15.0 31
2008 356 20.0 17.8 36.3
2009 342 26.4 13.0 32.1
2010 350 26.3 13.2 34.5
2011 354 26.3 13.4 29.1
2012 344 26.3 13.0 34
2013 348 28.6 12.1 32.2
2014 345 24.5 14.0 37.1
2015 340 24.0 14.1 49.4
2016 343 25.0 13.7 40.5
2017 318 23.2 13.6 44.3
2018 309 24.5 12.6 51.1
2019 293 25.7 11.3 53.2
2020 294 24.5 12.0 54.8
2021 278 n/a n/a n/a
2022 292 24.2 12.0 44.9
2023 269 25.2 10.6 48.3

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 Paxton-Buckley-Loda Junior High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1991 299 17.5 17.0 n/a
1992 299 17.5 17.0 n/a
1993 347 17.5 19.8 n/a
1994 345 17.5 19.7 n/a
1995 345 18.8 18.4 n/a
1996 345 18.8 18.4 n/a
1997 343 18.8 18.2 n/a
1998 365 20.3 18.0 n/a
1999 351 20.5 17.1 n/a
2000 350 20.3 17.2 n/a
2001 333 17.8 18.7 n/a
2002 330 22.3 14.8 26.1
2003 330 22.3 14.8 26.1
2004 322 25.8 12.5 28.6
2005 336 24.8 13.5 31.6
2006 340 23.2 14.7 35.4
2007 346 23.0 15.0 31
2008 356 20.0 17.8 36.3
2009 342 26.4 13.0 32.1
2010 350 26.3 13.2 34.5
2011 354 26.3 13.4 29.1
2012 344 26.3 13.0 34
2013 348 28.6 12.1 32.2
2014 345 24.5 14.0 37.1
2015 340 24.0 14.1 49.4
2016 343 25.0 13.7 40.5
2017 318 23.2 13.6 44.3
2018 309 24.5 12.6 51.1
2019 293 25.7 11.3 53.2
2020 294 24.5 12.0 54.8
2021 278 n/a n/a n/a
2022 292 24.2 12.0 44.9
2023 269 25.2 10.6 48.3

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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YearPolioMeaslesMumpsRubellaHepatitis BVaricellaDTPMeningococcal
201599.7%99.7%99.7%99.7%98.8%99.7%99.7%
201698.8%99.1%99.1%99.1%99.1%99.1%30.1%
201799.1%99.1%99.1%99.1%99.1%99.1%99.1%61.1%
201898.7%99.0%99.0%99.0%99.4%98.4%99.4%98.1%
2019100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%97.9%
202197.5%99.3%99.3%99.3%98.6%98.6%99.3%96.8%
202297.9%98.3%98.3%98.3%97.9%98.3%98.3%96.9%
202397.8%98.5%98.5%98.5%97.8%98.1%98.5%97.4%
202498.9%99.3%99.3%99.3%99.3%98.9%99.3%97.8%

Data source: Illinois State Board of Education
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Paxton-Buckley-Loda Junior High School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $544 (4.5%) $11,513 (95.5%) $12,058
2020 $585 (4.7%) $11,782 (95.3%) $12,367
2021 $808 (6.4%) $11,910 (93.6%) $12,718
2022 $808 (6.4%) $11,910 (93.6%) $12,718
2023 $1,575 (10.9%) $12,915 (89.1%) $14,490
2024 $1,716 (12.3%) $12,198 (87.7%) $13,914

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Paxton-Buckley-Loda 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 300th of 1356 Middle schoolsRanks 362nd of 1367 Middle schools
 4.4%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts (Paxton-Buckley-Loda Junior High School)59.135
 24.1%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Paxton-Buckley-Loda CUD 10)59.135
 24.1%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Illinois)3534.2
 0.8%
6th Grade Mathematics (Paxton-Buckley-Loda Junior High School)47.334.2
 13.1%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Paxton-Buckley-Loda CUD 10)47.334.2
 13.1%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Illinois)25.323.4
 1.9%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Paxton-Buckley-Loda Junior High School)47.938.9
 9%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Paxton-Buckley-Loda CUD 10)47.938.9
 9%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Illinois)41.237.9
 3.3%
7th Grade Mathematics (Paxton-Buckley-Loda Junior High School)35.244.1
 8.9%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Paxton-Buckley-Loda CUD 10)35.244.1
 8.9%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Illinois)29.926.9
 3%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Paxton-Buckley-Loda Junior High School)37.742
 4.3%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Paxton-Buckley-Loda CUD 10)37.742
 4.3%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Illinois)39.640.5
 0.9%
8th Grade Mathematics (Paxton-Buckley-Loda Junior High School)36.730.6
 6.1%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Paxton-Buckley-Loda CUD 10)36.730.6
 6.1%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Illinois)32.625.7
 6.9%
8th Grade Science (Paxton-Buckley-Loda Junior High School)63.656.8
 6.8%
   8th Grade Science (Paxton-Buckley-Loda CUD 10)63.656.8
 6.8%
   8th Grade Science (Illinois)5552
 3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students293269
 8.2%
African American63
 50%
American Indian00
Asian10
 100%
Hispanic2130
 42.9%
Pacific Islander00
White258224
 13.2%
Two or More Races712
 71.4%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients53.2%48.3%
 4.9%

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Students at Paxton-Buckley-Loda Junior High School are 83% White, 11% Hispanic, 4% Two or more races, 1% African American.

Students who attend Paxton-Buckley-Loda Junior High School usually go on to attend Paxton-Buckley-Loda High School

In the 2022-23 school year, 269 students attended Paxton-Buckley-Loda Junior High School.

Paxton-Buckley-Loda Junior High School ranks 405th of 1363 Illinois middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.


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