Dee-Mack Primary/Junior High

Summary:

Dee-Mack Primary/Junior High is a public school located in Mackinaw, Illinois, serving grades PK-8 with a total enrollment of 472 students. It is part of the Deer Creek-Mackinaw CUSD 701 district.

Dee-Mack Primary/Junior High consistently outperforms the state and district averages in English Language Arts (ELA), Mathematics, and Science proficiency, indicating a strong academic focus and effective teaching practices. The school's 8th-grade students, in particular, excel in ELA, with 62.5% proficiency, significantly higher than the state's 49.9%. However, the school has seen a steady increase in chronic absenteeism, from 3.5% in 2019-2020 to 12.9% in 2023-2024, which is still lower than the district's 13.3% and the state's average. The school's increasing spending per student, from $9,210 in 2019-2020 to $11,383 in 2022-2023, coupled with its strong academic performance, suggests that the district is effectively allocating resources to support student learning.

When comparing Dee-Mack Primary/Junior High to nearby schools, several interesting insights emerge. Carlock Elementary School, part of the McLean County Unified School District 5, has a lower proficiency rate in ELA and Mathematics compared to Dee-Mack Primary/Junior High, but a higher proficiency rate in Science. Olympia North Elementary School, part of the Olympia CUSD 16 district, has a lower proficiency rate in ELA and Mathematics compared to Dee-Mack Primary/Junior High, but a higher proficiency rate in Science. In contrast, Congerville Elementary School, part of the Eureka CUD 140 district, stands out with exceptional academic performance, with proficiency rates in ELA and Mathematics significantly higher than Dee-Mack Primary/Junior High and the state averages.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-8

 102 E Fifth St
       Mackinaw, IL  61755-7529


(309) 359-4321

District: Deer Creek-Mackinaw CUSD 701

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $11,784 Help


Students who attend Dee-Mack Primary/Junior High usually attend:

Middle:    Dee-Mack Intermediate School
High:    Dee-Mack High School

Student/teacher ratio:  14.4 Help
Number of students:  472

Racial breakdown:

White:
96.4%
Hispanic:
1.1%
American Indian:
0.8%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  31.4% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Dee-Mack Primary/Junior High ranks better than 72.5% of middle schools in Illinois. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 67.09. (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 Dee-Mack Primary/Junior High is $11,784.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Dee-Mack Primary/Junior High:

SchoolDigger ranks Dee-Mack Primary/Junior High 375th of 1363 Illinois public middle schools. (See Dee-Mack Primary/Junior High in the ranking list.)

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Rank History for Dee-Mack Primary/Junior High

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Rank History for all students at Dee-Mack Primary/Junior High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 78.14 250th 1185 78.9%
2004 86.35 115th 1204 90.4%
2005 75.91 301st 1209 75.1%
2006 73.45 336th 1272 73.6%
2007 64.47 520th 1287 59.6%
2008 77.91 244th 1293 81.1%
2009 71.75 378th 1318 71.3%
2010 72.81 374th 1327 71.8%
2011 72.28 375th 1344 72.1%
2012 80.49 197th 1365 85.6%
2013 83.23 188th 1367 86.2%
2014 83.93 164th 1322 87.6%
2015 77.15 234th 1302 82.0%
2016 77.01 244th 1294 81.1%
2017 73.76 281st 1293 78.3%
2018 62.38 422nd 1293 67.4%
2019 67.14 394th 1356 70.9%
2021 55.15 452nd 1241 63.6%
2022 83.55 169th 1369 87.7%
2023 73.76 289th 1367 78.9%
2024 67.09 375th 1363 72.5%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Dee-Mack Primary/Junior High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 51.44 254th 792 67.9%
2022 57.76 166th 781 78.7%
2023 39.00 418th 805 48.1%
2024 53.67 261st 802 67.5%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Dee-Mack Primary/Junior High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 39.96 694th 1161 40.2%
2019 59.19 387th 1217 68.2%
2021 42.42 543rd 1019 46.7%
2022 70.40 227th 1221 81.4%
2023 66.91 279th 1234 77.4%
2024 57.33 412th 1219 66.2%
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Rank History for Female students at Dee-Mack Primary/Junior High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 64.65 378th 1226 69.2%
2019 74.30 280th 1276 78.1%
2021 48.67 466th 1017 54.2%
2022 91.19 91st 1286 92.9%
2023 81.10 191st 1275 85.0%
2024 71.39 290th 1251 76.8%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Dee-Mack Primary/Junior High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 47.47 261st 674 61.3%
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Rank History for Male students at Dee-Mack Primary/Junior High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 56.04 475th 1223 61.2%
2019 53.18 538th 1296 58.5%
2021 57.84 343rd 1048 67.3%
2022 75.06 248th 1286 80.7%
2023 65.01 357th 1292 72.4%
2024 62.16 392nd 1264 69.0%
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Rank History for White students at Dee-Mack Primary/Junior High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 46.83 458th 889 48.5%
2019 48.79 457th 905 49.5%
2021 39.24 467th 813 42.6%
2022 72.20 188th 898 79.1%
2023 58.73 320th 895 64.2%
2024 50.05 422nd 875 51.8%
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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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Enrollment information for Dee-Mack Primary/Junior High

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 385 5 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 0 390
1990 408 5 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 0 413
1991 424 3 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 427
1992 464 3 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 467
1993 419 1 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 422
1994 421 2 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 424
1995 400 2 2 0 1 n/a n/a 0 405
1996 400 2 2 0 1 n/a n/a 0 405
1997 419 3 5 2 1 n/a n/a 0 430
1998 426 7 10 2 0 n/a n/a 0 445
1999 447 12 3 2 0 n/a n/a 0 464
2000 461 14 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 476
2001 442 14 3 0 0 n/a n/a 0 459
2002 445 9 8 2 0 n/a n/a 0 464
2003 445 9 8 2 0 n/a n/a 0 464
2004 445 4 3 2 0 n/a n/a 0 454
2005 471 3 6 1 0 n/a n/a 2 483
2006 482 11 3 1 0 n/a n/a 4 501
2007 482 13 2 2 0 n/a n/a 5 504
2008 475 7 2 4 0 n/a n/a 6 494
2009 513 3 0 2 0 n/a n/a 9 527
2010 532 8 5 9 0 n/a n/a 3 557
2011 502 9 5 14 1 0 5 0 536
2012 491 6 5 11 0 0 5 0 518
2013 488 7 5 7 0 1 5 0 513
2014 496 6 3 9 0 1 5 0 520
2015 474 4 0 14 2 3 4 0 501
2016 465 4 2 13 2 1 6 0 493
2017 475 5 3 11 2 0 6 0 502
2018 459 2 2 9 1 0 4 0 477
2019 449 1 1 10 0 2 8 0 471
2020 454 1 1 5 0 1 11 0 473
2021 452 2 1 9 1 1 8 0 474
2022 448 4 1 9 3 0 6 0 471
2023 455 3 1 5 4 0 4 0 472

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

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

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Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Dee-Mack Primary/Junior High

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 390 25.0 15.6 n/a
1990 413 25.0 16.5 n/a
1991 427 25.0 17.0 n/a
1992 467 26.0 17.9 n/a
1993 422 23.7 17.8 n/a
1994 424 23.0 18.4 n/a
1995 405 26.0 15.6 n/a
1996 405 26.0 15.6 n/a
1997 430 27.0 15.9 n/a
1998 445 29.0 15.3 n/a
1999 464 29.0 16.0 n/a
2000 476 30.0 15.9 n/a
2001 459 29.4 15.6 n/a
2002 464 31.6 14.7 16.4
2003 464 31.6 14.7 16.4
2004 454 31.0 14.6 14.1
2005 483 28.0 17.3 19.3
2006 501 29.0 17.3 19.5
2007 504 29.0 17.4 21.6
2008 494 27.0 18.3 18.6
2009 527 34.3 15.4 16
2010 557 34.3 16.2 20.8
2011 536 34.1 15.7 21.3
2012 518 34.2 15.1 23.9
2013 513 35.9 14.2 22.8
2014 520 31.8 16.3 24.6
2015 501 32.0 15.6 27.9
2016 493 33.0 14.9 27.2
2017 502 32.4 15.4 25.1
2018 477 31.8 14.9 21.8
2019 471 32.5 14.4 28.2
2020 473 31.6 14.9 23.9
2021 474 n/a n/a n/a
2022 471 32.6 14.4 31
2023 472 32.6 14.4 31.4

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 Dee-Mack Primary/Junior High

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 390 25.0 15.6 n/a
1990 413 25.0 16.5 n/a
1991 427 25.0 17.0 n/a
1992 467 26.0 17.9 n/a
1993 422 23.7 17.8 n/a
1994 424 23.0 18.4 n/a
1995 405 26.0 15.6 n/a
1996 405 26.0 15.6 n/a
1997 430 27.0 15.9 n/a
1998 445 29.0 15.3 n/a
1999 464 29.0 16.0 n/a
2000 476 30.0 15.9 n/a
2001 459 29.4 15.6 n/a
2002 464 31.6 14.7 16.4
2003 464 31.6 14.7 16.4
2004 454 31.0 14.6 14.1
2005 483 28.0 17.3 19.3
2006 501 29.0 17.3 19.5
2007 504 29.0 17.4 21.6
2008 494 27.0 18.3 18.6
2009 527 34.3 15.4 16
2010 557 34.3 16.2 20.8
2011 536 34.1 15.7 21.3
2012 518 34.2 15.1 23.9
2013 513 35.9 14.2 22.8
2014 520 31.8 16.3 24.6
2015 501 32.0 15.6 27.9
2016 493 33.0 14.9 27.2
2017 502 32.4 15.4 25.1
2018 477 31.8 14.9 21.8
2019 471 32.5 14.4 28.2
2020 473 31.6 14.9 23.9
2021 474 n/a n/a n/a
2022 471 32.6 14.4 31
2023 472 32.6 14.4 31.4

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

Dee-Mack Primary/Junior High

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YearPolioMeaslesMumpsRubellaHepatitis BVaricellaDTPPneumococcal Meningococcal
201598.0%97.8%97.8%97.8%40.2%98.0%98.0%5.0%
201698.2%97.4%97.4%97.4%41.1%97.6%62.3%5.6%
201797.6%97.2%97.2%97.2%43.5%97.0%97.0%5.9%18.4%
201899.2%99.0%99.0%99.2%38.3%99.0%99.2%4.0%34.1%
201999.6%99.6%99.6%99.6%38.9%99.6%99.6%6.9%32.0%
202197.0%97.0%97.0%97.0%97.0%97.0%97.0%6.4%31.6%
202294.6%94.6%94.6%94.6%94.6%94.6%94.6%5.2%32.3%
202391.2%90.5%90.5%90.5%93.2%90.3%89.8%34.9%
202494.9%94.4%94.7%94.7%94.9%94.7%94.4%6.5%30.7%

Data source: Illinois State Board of Education
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Dee-Mack Primary/Junior High

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $373 (4.0%) $8,894 (96.0%) $9,267
2020 $328 (3.6%) $8,882 (96.4%) $9,210
2021 $652 (6.7%) $9,064 (93.3%) $9,716
2022 $652 (6.7%) $9,064 (93.3%) $9,716
2023 $943 (8.3%) $10,440 (91.7%) $11,383
2024 $905 (7.7%) $10,879 (92.3%) $11,784

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Dee-Mack Primary/Junior High

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 394th of 1356 Middle schoolsRanks 289th of 1367 Middle schools
 7.9%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Dee-Mack Primary/Junior High)47.330.9
 16.4%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Deer Creek-Mackinaw CUSD 701)47.330.9
 16.4%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Illinois)36.428.8
 7.6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Dee-Mack Primary/Junior High)67.143.2
 23.9%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Deer Creek-Mackinaw CUSD 701)67.143.2
 23.9%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Illinois)40.633
 7.6%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Dee-Mack Primary/Junior High)54.836.5
 18.3%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Deer Creek-Mackinaw CUSD 701)54.836.5
 18.3%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Illinois)41.237.9
 3.3%
7th Grade Mathematics (Dee-Mack Primary/Junior High)30.328
 2.3%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Deer Creek-Mackinaw CUSD 701)30.328
 2.3%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Illinois)29.926.9
 3%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Dee-Mack Primary/Junior High)3857.5
 19.5%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Deer Creek-Mackinaw CUSD 701)3857.5
 19.5%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Illinois)39.640.5
 0.9%
8th Grade Mathematics (Dee-Mack Primary/Junior High)29.537.6
 8.1%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Deer Creek-Mackinaw CUSD 701)29.537.6
 8.1%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Illinois)32.625.7
 6.9%
8th Grade Science (Dee-Mack Primary/Junior High)7582.7
 7.7%
   8th Grade Science (Deer Creek-Mackinaw CUSD 701)7582.7
 7.7%
   8th Grade Science (Illinois)5552
 3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students471472
 0.2%
African American13
 200%
American Indian04
Asian11
Hispanic105
 50%
Pacific Islander20
 100%
White449455
 1.3%
Two or More Races84
 50%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients28.2%31.4%
 3.1%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Dee-Mack Primary/Junior High

Students at Dee-Mack Primary/Junior High are 96% White, 1% Hispanic.

In the 2022-23 school year, 472 students attended Dee-Mack Primary/Junior High.

Students who attend Dee-Mack Primary/Junior High usually go on to attend:

Middle : Dee-Mack Intermediate School
High : Dee-Mack High School


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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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