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Du Quoin Middle School

Summary:

Du Quoin Middle School is a public middle school serving 398 students in grades 5-8 in Du Quoin, Illinois, which is part of the Du Quoin CUSD 300 district. The school has seen fluctuations in its statewide ranking, ranging from 429 out of 1363 Illinois middle schools in 2023-2024 to 881 out of 1241 in 2020-2021, indicating inconsistent performance compared to other middle schools in the state.

While female and male students at Du Quoin Middle School have similar rankings in the top 500 Illinois middle schools, the school's white and multi-racial students have lower rankings in the bottom half of Illinois middle schools. Interestingly, students with disabilities and those from low socioeconomic backgrounds have higher rankings, with low-income students ranking in the top 30% of Illinois middle schools in 2023-2024. However, the school has seen a significant increase in chronic absenteeism, rising from 8.6% in 2019-2020 to 26.2% in 2023-2024, which may be impacting student performance.

Compared to nearby middle schools, Murphysboro Middle School has significantly lower academic performance and a lower statewide ranking than Du Quoin Middle School, while Herrin Middle School has higher academic performance and a higher statewide ranking, particularly in English Language Arts and Mathematics. The highest-performing nearby school is Pinckneyville Middle School, which has proficiency rates well above the state average.


Detail:

Public 5-8

 845 E Jackson St
       Du Quoin, IL  62832-3871

(618) 542-2646

District: Du Quoin CUSD 300

SchoolDigger Rank:
429th of 1,363 Illinois Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $12,828 Help


Students who attend Du Quoin Middle School usually attend:

High:    Du Quoin High School

Feeder schools for Du Quoin Middle School:

Elementary:    Du Quoin Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio:  13.8 Help
Number of students:  398

Racial breakdown:

White:
86.2%
Two or more races:
7.8%
African American:
4.0%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  50.3% Help


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Compare Details Du Quoin Middle School ranks better than 68.5% of middle schools in Illinois. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 61.7. (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 Du Quoin Middle School is $12,828.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Du Quoin Middle School:

SchoolDigger ranks Du Quoin Middle School 429th of 1363 Illinois public middle schools. (See Du Quoin Middle School in the ranking list.)

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Du Quoin CUSD 300:

SchoolDigger ranks Du Quoin CUSD 300 404th of 813 Illinois school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Du Quoin Middle School

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Rank History for all students at Du Quoin Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 64.66 462nd 1185 61.0%
2004 68.07 435th 1204 63.9%
2005 67.60 455th 1209 62.4%
2006 59.67 585th 1272 54.0%
2007 66.90 467th 1287 63.7%
2008 65.23 515th 1293 60.2%
2009 62.98 550th 1318 58.3%
2010 51.93 756th 1327 43.0%
2011 42.00 902nd 1344 32.9%
2012 41.60 915th 1365 33.0%
2013 40.69 847th 1367 38.0%
2014 42.26 793rd 1322 40.0%
2015 45.01 627th 1302 51.8%
2016 35.37 809th 1294 37.5%
2017 36.46 793rd 1293 38.7%
2018 39.37 748th 1293 42.2%
2019 46.03 677th 1356 50.1%
2021 27.18 881st 1241 29.0%
2022 35.97 818th 1369 40.2%
2023 34.00 861st 1367 37.0%
2024 61.70 429th 1363 68.5%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Du Quoin Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 17.17 144th 164 12.2%
2019 28.72 127th 179 29.1%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Du Quoin Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 51.62 201st 602 66.6%
2019 30.05 579th 792 26.9%
2021 25.59 501st 548 8.6%
2022 29.40 613th 781 21.5%
2023 31.16 533rd 805 33.8%
2024 29.48 562nd 802 29.9%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Du Quoin Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 40.19 692nd 1161 40.4%
2019 53.01 502nd 1217 58.8%
2021 23.51 859th 1019 15.7%
2022 30.49 874th 1221 28.4%
2023 27.92 929th 1234 24.7%
2024 61.35 357th 1219 70.7%
See the entire list of Best Illinois Middle Schools for Low Socio Economic Status Students!

Rank History for Female students at Du Quoin Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 40.85 702nd 1226 42.7%
2019 49.96 597th 1276 53.2%
2021 24.76 776th 1017 23.7%
2022 37.25 746th 1286 42.0%
2023 32.18 825th 1275 35.3%
2024 60.23 426th 1251 65.9%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Du Quoin Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 46.80 272nd 674 59.6%
2024 38.96 338th 639 47.1%
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Rank History for Male students at Du Quoin Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 37.38 729th 1223 40.4%
2019 42.68 678th 1296 47.7%
2021 25.32 790th 1048 24.6%
2022 36.09 760th 1286 40.9%
2023 36.71 771st 1292 40.3%
2024 60.43 412th 1264 67.4%
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Rank History for White students at Du Quoin Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 24.42 713th 889 19.8%
2019 31.93 624th 905 31.0%
2021 17.12 721st 813 11.3%
2022 19.75 768th 898 14.5%
2023 18.66 784th 895 12.4%
2024 43.91 477th 875 45.5%
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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 Du Quoin Middle School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 472 28 4 3 2 n/a n/a 0 509
1989 503 27 2 n/a n/a n/a n/a 0 532
1990 456 32 4 n/a n/a n/a n/a 0 492
1991 580 33 5 1 0 n/a n/a 0 619
1992 547 43 2 1 0 n/a n/a 0 593
1993 525 42 4 3 1 n/a n/a 0 575
1994 517 34 3 4 0 n/a n/a 0 558
1995 545 47 0 4 4 n/a n/a 0 600
1996 545 47 0 4 4 n/a n/a 0 600
1997 552 55 2 2 1 n/a n/a 0 612
1998 536 61 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 600
1999 611 67 0 7 1 n/a n/a 0 686
2000 424 32 3 3 1 n/a n/a 0 463
2001 417 43 2 3 0 n/a n/a 0 465
2002 450 52 4 3 0 n/a n/a 0 509
2003 450 52 4 3 0 n/a n/a 0 509
2004 415 60 2 3 0 n/a n/a 0 480
2005 403 40 2 8 6 n/a n/a 17 476
2006 397 30 1 6 3 n/a n/a 18 455
2007 388 31 3 5 2 n/a n/a 15 444
2008 390 25 1 8 2 n/a n/a 19 445
2009 384 27 2 5 0 n/a n/a 26 444
2010 360 19 1 6 0 n/a n/a 28 414
2011 368 19 1 7 2 0 33 0 430
2012 364 19 0 8 2 0 29 0 422
2013 344 19 0 15 1 0 29 0 408
2014 380 19 1 16 1 0 28 0 445
2015 378 30 1 19 1 0 28 0 457
2016 385 27 4 13 1 0 40 0 470
2017 396 32 5 13 1 0 40 0 487
2018 390 24 3 11 1 0 40 0 469
2019 361 24 3 8 1 0 40 0 437
2020 384 28 2 7 0 0 35 0 456
2021 353 23 1 6 0 0 33 0 416
2022 342 21 0 6 0 0 33 0 402
2023 343 16 1 7 0 0 31 0 398

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 Du Quoin Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 509 25.9 19.6 n/a
1989 532 25.0 21.2 n/a
1990 492 24.0 20.5 n/a
1991 619 31.0 19.9 n/a
1992 593 31.0 19.1 n/a
1993 575 30.0 19.2 n/a
1994 558 30.0 18.6 n/a
1995 600 33.6 17.9 n/a
1996 600 33.6 17.9 n/a
1997 612 35.0 17.5 n/a
1998 600 36.0 16.7 n/a
1999 686 38.0 18.1 n/a
2000 463 31.0 14.9 n/a
2001 465 31.0 15.0 n/a
2002 509 29.0 17.6 40.5
2003 509 29.0 17.6 40.5
2004 480 26.0 18.5 42.3
2005 476 28.0 17.0 44
2006 455 27.0 16.9 41.4
2007 444 24.0 18.5 42.7
2008 445 24.0 18.5 40.8
2009 444 29.0 15.3 44.7
2010 414 28.0 14.7 51.6
2011 430 28.0 15.3 49.8
2012 422 29.0 14.5 51.7
2013 408 29.8 13.6 44.1
2014 445 30.0 14.8 47.6
2015 457 29.0 15.7 55.4
2016 470 29.0 16.2 57.7
2017 487 29.3 16.6 58.5
2018 469 29.2 16.0 58.4
2019 437 30.0 14.5 57.4
2020 456 30.2 15.0 53.9
2021 416 n/a n/a n/a
2022 402 28.0 14.3 53.7
2023 398 28.7 13.8 50.3

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 Du Quoin Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 509 25.9 19.6 n/a
1989 532 25.0 21.2 n/a
1990 492 24.0 20.5 n/a
1991 619 31.0 19.9 n/a
1992 593 31.0 19.1 n/a
1993 575 30.0 19.2 n/a
1994 558 30.0 18.6 n/a
1995 600 33.6 17.9 n/a
1996 600 33.6 17.9 n/a
1997 612 35.0 17.5 n/a
1998 600 36.0 16.7 n/a
1999 686 38.0 18.1 n/a
2000 463 31.0 14.9 n/a
2001 465 31.0 15.0 n/a
2002 509 29.0 17.6 40.5
2003 509 29.0 17.6 40.5
2004 480 26.0 18.5 42.3
2005 476 28.0 17.0 44
2006 455 27.0 16.9 41.4
2007 444 24.0 18.5 42.7
2008 445 24.0 18.5 40.8
2009 444 29.0 15.3 44.7
2010 414 28.0 14.7 51.6
2011 430 28.0 15.3 49.8
2012 422 29.0 14.5 51.7
2013 408 29.8 13.6 44.1
2014 445 30.0 14.8 47.6
2015 457 29.0 15.7 55.4
2016 470 29.0 16.2 57.7
2017 487 29.3 16.6 58.5
2018 469 29.2 16.0 58.4
2019 437 30.0 14.5 57.4
2020 456 30.2 15.0 53.9
2021 416 n/a n/a n/a
2022 402 28.0 14.3 53.7
2023 398 28.7 13.8 50.3

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

Du Quoin Middle School

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YearPolioMeaslesMumpsRubellaHepatitis BVaricellaDTPMeningococcal
2015100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%74.7%99.8%100.0%
2016100.0%99.8%99.8%99.8%76.2%99.8%23.8%26.1%
2017100.0%99.8%99.8%99.8%74.0%99.6%100.0%47.0%
201899.2%99.2%99.2%99.2%75.2%99.2%99.2%75.2%
201999.1%99.1%99.1%99.1%78.8%99.1%99.1%79.0%
2021100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%99.5%99.8%100.0%77.9%
202299.8%99.8%99.8%99.8%99.8%99.0%99.5%75.0%
202399.8%99.8%99.8%99.8%99.8%99.5%99.8%74.2%
202498.7%98.7%98.7%98.7%98.7%98.7%98.7%75.5%

Data source: Illinois State Board of Education
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Du Quoin Middle School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $645 (7.2%) $8,361 (92.8%) $9,006
2020 $800 (8.7%) $8,369 (91.3%) $9,169
2021 $1,431 (14.1%) $8,751 (85.9%) $10,182
2022 $1,431 (14.1%) $8,751 (85.9%) $10,182
2023 $1,059 (8.3%) $11,679 (91.7%) $12,738
2024 $1,472 (11.5%) $11,355 (88.5%) $12,828

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Du Quoin Middle School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 677th of 1356 Middle schoolsRanks 861st of 1367 Middle schools
 13.1%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
5th Grade English Language Arts (Du Quoin Middle School)38.231.2
 7%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Du Quoin CUSD 300)38.231.2
 7%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Illinois)37.935.2
 2.7%
5th Grade Mathematics (Du Quoin Middle School)19.117.4
 1.7%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Du Quoin CUSD 300)19.117.4
 1.7%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Illinois)29.825.6
 4.2%
5th Grade Science (Du Quoin Middle School)52.143.5
 8.6%
   5th Grade Science (Du Quoin CUSD 300)52.143.5
 8.6%
   5th Grade Science (Illinois)54.450.7
 3.7%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Du Quoin Middle School)34.120.2
 13.9%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Du Quoin CUSD 300)34.120.2
 13.9%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Illinois)3534.2
 0.8%
6th Grade Mathematics (Du Quoin Middle School)18.514.6
 3.9%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Du Quoin CUSD 300)18.514.6
 3.9%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Illinois)25.323.4
 1.9%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Du Quoin Middle School)68.319.8
 48.5%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Du Quoin CUSD 300)68.319.8
 48.5%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Illinois)41.237.9
 3.3%
7th Grade Mathematics (Du Quoin Middle School)21.112.3
 8.8%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Du Quoin CUSD 300)21.112.3
 8.8%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Illinois)29.926.9
 3%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Du Quoin Middle School)28.930.8
 1.9%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Du Quoin CUSD 300)28.930.8
 1.9%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Illinois)39.640.5
 0.9%
8th Grade Mathematics (Du Quoin Middle School)17.319.7
 2.4%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Du Quoin CUSD 300)17.319.7
 2.4%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Illinois)32.625.7
 6.9%
8th Grade Science (Du Quoin Middle School)35.930.2
 5.7%
   8th Grade Science (Du Quoin CUSD 300)35.930.2
 5.7%
   8th Grade Science (Illinois)5550.9
 4.1%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students437398
 8.9%
African American2416
 33.3%
American Indian10
 100%
Asian31
 66.7%
Hispanic87
 12.5%
Pacific Islander00
White361343
 5%
Two or More Races4031
 22.5%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients57.4%50.3%
 7.2%

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Students at Du Quoin Middle School are 86% White, 8% Two or more races, 4% African American, 2% Hispanic.

In the 2022-23 school year, 398 students attended Du Quoin Middle School.

Students who attend Du Quoin Middle School usually go on to attend Du Quoin High School

Du Quoin Middle School ranks 429th of 1363 Illinois middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.


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