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Richland County Middle School

Summary:

Richland County Middle School is a public middle school located in Olney, Illinois, serving grades 6-8 with a total enrollment of 472 students. The school is part of the Richland County CUSD 1 district, which is ranked 317 out of 813 districts in Illinois and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Richland County Middle School has seen a fluctuating performance ranking over the years, ranging from 390 out of 1,363 Illinois middle schools in 2023-2024 (4-star rating) to 536 out of 1,241 in 2020-2021 (3-star rating). The school has shown strong performance for certain student subgroups, such as female students and low socioeconomic status students, who have consistently ranked in the top 30-40% of Illinois middle schools. However, the school's performance for other subgroups, such as white students and special education students, has been relatively lower, ranking in the bottom 50% of Illinois middle schools. Richland County Middle School has consistently outperformed the state and district averages in English Language Arts (ELA) proficiency, but its Mathematics performance has been more mixed, with 30.2% of all students proficient or better in 2023-2024, slightly above the state average but below the district average.

Comparing Richland County Middle School to nearby schools, Jasper County Junior High, located 18.2 miles away, has a lower overall performance ranking but its 8th-grade ELA and science proficiency rates are comparable. Clay City Junior High School, located 15.79 miles away, has significantly lower test scores and a much lower overall performance ranking compared to Richland County Middle School. Sumner Attendance Center, a 4th-6th grade school in the nearby Red Hill CUSD 10 district, has outperformed Richland County Middle School in ELA proficiency but underperformed in Mathematics.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 1099 N Van St
       Olney, IL  62450-3016

(618) 395-4372

District: Richland County CUSD 1

SchoolDigger Rank:
390th of 1,363 Illinois Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $12,969 Help


Students who attend Richland County Middle School usually attend:

High:    Richland County High School

Feeder schools for Richland County Middle School:

Elementary:    Richland County Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio:  14.7 Help
Number of students:  472

Racial breakdown:

White:
92.4%
Hispanic:
3.2%
Two or more races:
3.0%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  56.4% Help


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Compare Details Richland County Middle School ranks better than 71.4% of middle schools in Illinois. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 65.88. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Richland County Middle School is $12,969.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Richland County Middle School:

SchoolDigger ranks Richland County Middle School 390th of 1363 Illinois public middle schools. (See Richland County Middle School in the ranking list.)

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Richland County CUSD 1:

SchoolDigger ranks Richland County CUSD 1 317th of 813 Illinois school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Richland County Middle School

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Rank History for all students at Richland County Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 72.43 344th 1185 71.0%
2004 62.37 519th 1204 56.9%
2005 67.80 451st 1209 62.7%
2006 65.26 484th 1272 61.9%
2007 62.76 556th 1287 56.8%
2008 69.57 424th 1293 67.2%
2009 60.33 607th 1318 53.9%
2010 60.44 605th 1327 54.4%
2011 55.32 702nd 1344 47.8%
2012 54.09 728th 1365 46.7%
2013 53.60 643rd 1367 53.0%
2014 49.79 688th 1322 48.0%
2015 46.95 596th 1302 54.2%
2016 36.99 776th 1294 40.0%
2017 31.66 870th 1293 32.7%
2018 53.80 548th 1293 57.6%
2019 47.67 657th 1356 51.5%
2021 48.55 536th 1241 56.8%
2022 60.80 431st 1369 68.5%
2023 68.70 342nd 1367 75.0%
2024 65.88 390th 1363 71.4%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Richland County Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 42.65 272nd 602 54.8%
2019 43.78 332nd 792 58.1%
2021 38.67 291st 548 46.9%
2022 39.46 400th 781 48.8%
2023 41.07 388th 805 51.8%
2024 39.27 407th 802 49.3%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Richland County Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 55.54 433rd 1161 62.7%
2019 50.28 554th 1217 54.5%
2021 50.13 416th 1019 59.2%
2022 63.58 315th 1221 74.2%
2023 68.92 253rd 1234 79.5%
2024 70.12 239th 1219 80.4%
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Rank History for Homeless students at Richland County Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 85.80 5th 53 90.6%
2024 82.17 4th 70 94.3%
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Rank History for Female students at Richland County Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 53.76 527th 1226 57.0%
2019 49.97 596th 1276 53.3%
2021 47.25 484th 1017 52.4%
2022 62.12 392nd 1286 69.5%
2023 64.67 369th 1275 71.1%
2024 68.25 339th 1251 72.9%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Richland County Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 44.05 303rd 674 55.0%
2024 47.50 246th 639 61.5%
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Rank History for Male students at Richland County Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 51.48 535th 1223 56.3%
2019 43.73 658th 1296 49.2%
2021 43.99 509th 1048 51.4%
2022 60.07 421st 1286 67.3%
2023 70.70 294th 1292 77.2%
2024 60.77 410th 1264 67.6%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Richland County Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 38.71 365th 590 38.1%
2019 35.30 420th 639 34.3%
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Rank History for White students at Richland County Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 35.96 584th 889 34.3%
2019 27.62 682nd 905 24.6%
2021 32.74 543rd 813 33.2%
2022 43.71 484th 898 46.1%
2023 48.95 422nd 895 52.8%
2024 47.56 447th 875 48.9%
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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 Richland County Middle School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 457 n/a 2 2 n/a n/a n/a 0 461
1990 467 n/a 5 3 n/a n/a n/a 0 475
1991 488 0 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 490
1992 484 3 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 489
1993 516 2 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 520
1994 523 3 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 528
1995 532 1 4 5 1 n/a n/a 0 543
1996 532 1 4 5 1 n/a n/a 0 543
1997 555 0 4 5 0 n/a n/a 0 564
1998 554 1 3 3 0 n/a n/a 0 561
1999 547 0 3 2 0 n/a n/a 0 552
2000 488 7 3 3 0 n/a n/a 0 501
2001 469 6 4 3 0 n/a n/a 0 482
2002 445 6 1 2 0 n/a n/a 0 454
2003 445 6 1 2 0 n/a n/a 0 454
2004 454 5 0 3 1 n/a n/a 0 463
2005 439 4 2 4 0 n/a n/a 1 450
2006 441 4 6 8 0 n/a n/a 4 463
2007 441 7 3 7 0 n/a n/a 1 459
2008 423 8 3 3 0 n/a n/a 1 438
2009 434 5 3 5 1 n/a n/a 1 449
2010 414 6 5 1 0 n/a n/a 0 426
2011 420 2 3 3 0 0 7 0 435
2012 426 3 4 5 1 0 7 0 446
2013 428 0 3 13 1 1 11 0 457
2014 416 1 3 14 1 0 13 0 448
2015 514 2 7 14 1 0 18 0 556
2016 486 2 9 16 0 0 21 0 534
2017 496 3 10 24 0 0 18 0 551
2018 448 4 7 32 0 0 20 0 511
2019 428 5 6 29 1 1 16 0 486
2020 413 5 2 23 1 2 20 0 466
2021 439 4 3 20 0 2 16 0 484
2022 423 6 3 16 1 1 16 0 466
2023 436 3 3 15 1 0 14 0 472

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 Richland County Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 461 25.0 18.4 n/a
1990 475 26.0 18.2 n/a
1991 490 26.0 18.8 n/a
1992 489 29.6 16.5 n/a
1993 520 30.2 17.2 n/a
1994 528 30.8 17.1 n/a
1995 543 36.0 15.1 n/a
1996 543 36.0 15.1 n/a
1997 564 39.0 14.5 n/a
1998 561 37.0 15.2 n/a
1999 552 39.0 14.2 n/a
2000 501 34.0 14.7 n/a
2001 482 34.0 14.2 n/a
2002 454 34.0 13.4 44.1
2003 454 34.0 13.4 44.1
2004 463 31.0 14.9 45.6
2005 450 32.0 14.1 45.9
2006 463 31.0 14.9 45.5
2007 459 26.0 17.7 44.8
2008 438 27.0 16.2 43.5
2009 449 35.0 12.8 41.7
2010 426 32.0 13.3 46.9
2011 435 27.0 16.1 47.1
2012 446 28.2 15.8 51.6
2013 457 25.5 17.9 57.1
2014 448 27.9 16.0 58
2015 556 39.0 14.2 62.4
2016 534 35.0 15.2 52.6
2017 551 34.9 15.7 50.6
2018 511 31.2 16.3 51.5
2019 486 32.1 15.1 48.1
2020 466 30.9 15.0 53.2
2021 484 n/a n/a n/a
2022 466 32.0 14.5 53.4
2023 472 31.9 14.7 56.4

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 Richland County Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 461 25.0 18.4 n/a
1990 475 26.0 18.2 n/a
1991 490 26.0 18.8 n/a
1992 489 29.6 16.5 n/a
1993 520 30.2 17.2 n/a
1994 528 30.8 17.1 n/a
1995 543 36.0 15.1 n/a
1996 543 36.0 15.1 n/a
1997 564 39.0 14.5 n/a
1998 561 37.0 15.2 n/a
1999 552 39.0 14.2 n/a
2000 501 34.0 14.7 n/a
2001 482 34.0 14.2 n/a
2002 454 34.0 13.4 44.1
2003 454 34.0 13.4 44.1
2004 463 31.0 14.9 45.6
2005 450 32.0 14.1 45.9
2006 463 31.0 14.9 45.5
2007 459 26.0 17.7 44.8
2008 438 27.0 16.2 43.5
2009 449 35.0 12.8 41.7
2010 426 32.0 13.3 46.9
2011 435 27.0 16.1 47.1
2012 446 28.2 15.8 51.6
2013 457 25.5 17.9 57.1
2014 448 27.9 16.0 58
2015 556 39.0 14.2 62.4
2016 534 35.0 15.2 52.6
2017 551 34.9 15.7 50.6
2018 511 31.2 16.3 51.5
2019 486 32.1 15.1 48.1
2020 466 30.9 15.0 53.2
2021 484 n/a n/a n/a
2022 466 32.0 14.5 53.4
2023 472 31.9 14.7 56.4

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

Richland County Middle School

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YearPolioMeaslesMumpsRubellaHepatitis BVaricellaDTPMeningococcal
201598.6%98.6%98.6%98.6%99.3%98.8%98.8%
201698.5%98.5%98.5%98.5%99.3%98.7%29.5%
201799.3%99.1%99.1%99.1%99.8%99.3%99.3%63.5%
201898.9%98.7%98.7%98.7%99.2%98.7%98.9%97.9%
201999.4%99.2%99.2%99.2%99.6%99.2%99.4%98.4%
202199.4%99.2%99.2%99.2%99.4%99.0%99.4%99.0%
202299.2%99.2%99.2%99.2%99.4%98.9%99.4%98.5%
202399.2%99.4%99.4%99.4%99.4%98.9%99.4%98.7%
202498.7%98.7%98.7%98.7%98.7%98.5%98.7%98.0%

Data source: Illinois State Board of Education
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Richland County Middle School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,107 (12.2%) $8,002 (87.9%) $9,108
2020 $1,006 (10.4%) $8,661 (89.6%) $9,668
2021 $1,409 (13.3%) $9,182 (86.7%) $10,591
2022 $1,409 (13.3%) $9,182 (86.7%) $10,591
2023 $2,281 (18.0%) $10,372 (82.0%) $12,653
2024 $2,514 (19.4%) $10,455 (80.6%) $12,969

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Richland County Middle School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 657th of 1356 Middle schoolsRanks 342nd of 1367 Middle schools
 23.4%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts (Richland County Middle School)36.146.8
 10.7%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Richland County CUSD 1)36.146.8
 10.7%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Illinois)3534.2
 0.8%
6th Grade Mathematics (Richland County Middle School)22.835.5
 12.7%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Richland County CUSD 1)22.835.5
 12.7%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Illinois)25.323.4
 1.9%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Richland County Middle School)33.936.1
 2.2%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Richland County CUSD 1)33.936.1
 2.2%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Illinois)41.237.9
 3.3%
7th Grade Mathematics (Richland County Middle School)2136.1
 15.1%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Richland County CUSD 1)2136.1
 15.1%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Illinois)29.926.9
 3%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Richland County Middle School)21.443.3
 21.9%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Richland County CUSD 1)21.443.3
 21.9%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Illinois)39.640.5
 0.9%
8th Grade Mathematics (Richland County Middle School)40.635.4
 5.2%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Richland County CUSD 1)40.635.4
 5.2%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Illinois)32.625.7
 6.9%
8th Grade Science (Richland County Middle School)44.353.2
 8.9%
   8th Grade Science (Richland County CUSD 1)44.353.2
 8.9%
   8th Grade Science (Illinois)5552
 3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students486472
 2.9%
African American53
 40%
American Indian11
Asian63
 50%
Hispanic2915
 48.3%
Pacific Islander10
 100%
White428436
 1.9%
Two or More Races1614
 12.5%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients48.1%56.4%
 8.2%

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Richland County Middle School ranks 390th of 1363 Illinois middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Students who attend Richland County Middle School usually go on to attend Richland County High School

In the 2022-23 school year, 472 students attended Richland County Middle School.

Students at Richland County Middle School are 92% White, 3% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races.


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