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Mason/Clark Middle School

Summary:

Mason/Clark Middle School is a public middle school located in East Saint Louis, Illinois, serving grades 5-8 with a total enrollment of 615 students. The school is part of the East St Louis School District 189, which is ranked 734 out of 813 districts in Illinois and has a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Mason/Clark Middle School faces significant challenges, with consistently high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 31.7% in 2019-2020 to 69.8% in 2021-2022, which is significantly higher than the state average and the surrounding schools. The school's academic performance, as measured by the percentage of students proficient or better in English Language Arts (ELA) and Mathematics, is also significantly lower than the state average and the surrounding schools, such as East St Louis-Lincoln Middle School and Collinsville Middle School. For example, in 2023-2024, only 16% of students at Mason/Clark Middle School were proficient or better in ELA, compared to 18.6% at East St Louis-Lincoln Middle School and 34.8% at Collinsville Middle School.

Despite the relatively high spending per student at Mason/Clark Middle School, ranging from $14,808 in 2019-2020 to $23,654 in 2022-2023, the school's performance on various student subgroups, such as African American students, Hispanic students, special education students, and low socioeconomic status students, is consistently lower than the state averages for those subgroups. Interestingly, the school's homeless student population has performed relatively better than the overall student population, ranking 33 out of 70 Illinois middle schools for homeless students in 2023-2024, compared to the overall school ranking of 1251 out of 1363. Addressing the root causes of chronic absenteeism could be a key strategy for improving student outcomes at the school.


Detail:

Public 5-8

 5510 State St
       East Saint Louis, IL  62203-1345

(618) 646-3750

District: East St Louis School District 189

SchoolDigger Rank:
1251st of 1,363 Illinois Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $27,534 Help


Students who attend Mason/Clark Middle School usually attend:

High:    East St Louis Senior High School

Feeder schools for Mason/Clark Middle School:

Elementary:    James Avant Elementary School
    Katie Harper-Wright Elementary

Student/teacher ratio:  11.1 Help
Number of students:  615

Racial breakdown:

African American:
93.5%
Hispanic:
4.1%
Two or more races:
1.5%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  99.2% Help


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Compare Details Mason/Clark Middle School ranks worse than 91.8% of middle schools in Illinois. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 14.05. (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 Mason/Clark Middle School is $27,534.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Mason/Clark Middle School:

SchoolDigger ranks Mason/Clark Middle School 1251st of 1363 Illinois public middle schools. (See Mason/Clark Middle School in the ranking list.)

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East St Louis School District 189:

SchoolDigger ranks East St Louis School District 189 734th of 813 Illinois school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Mason/Clark Middle School

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Rank History for all students at Mason/Clark Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 2.42 1176th 1185 0.8%
2004 1.66 1198th 1204 0.5%
2005 4.74 1133rd 1209 6.3%
2006 0.60 1268th 1272 0.3%
2007 1.51 1275th 1287 0.9%
2008 1.67 1286th 1293 0.5%
2009 4.90 1263rd 1318 4.2%
2010 4.95 1275th 1327 3.9%
2011 8.63 1270th 1344 5.5%
2012 3.01 1343rd 1365 1.6%
2013 2.14 1357th 1367 0.7%
2014 2.11 1312th 1322 0.8%
2015 8.62 1279th 1302 1.8%
2016 8.38 1273rd 1294 1.6%
2017 8.17 1275th 1293 1.4%
2018 13.33 1182nd 1293 8.6%
2019 13.59 1226th 1356 9.6%
2021 12.90 1172nd 1241 5.6%
2022 14.42 1260th 1369 8.0%
2023 15.08 1229th 1367 10.1%
2024 14.05 1251st 1363 8.2%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Mason/Clark Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 27.33 467th 602 22.4%
2019 25.74 676th 792 14.6%
2021 25.59 501st 548 8.6%
2022 26.86 654th 781 16.3%
2023 20.28 752nd 805 6.6%
2024 17.61 771st 802 3.9%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Mason/Clark Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 18.08 1048th 1161 9.7%
2019 19.53 1063rd 1217 12.7%
2021 18.73 937th 1019 8.0%
2022 19.96 1092nd 1221 10.6%
2023 21.27 1063rd 1234 13.9%
2024 20.06 1058th 1219 13.2%
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Rank History for Homeless students at Mason/Clark Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 50.68 14th 36 61.1%
2024 48.19 33rd 70 52.9%
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Rank History for Female students at Mason/Clark Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 13.01 1125th 1226 8.2%
2019 13.13 1170th 1276 8.3%
2021 11.64 974th 1017 4.2%
2022 13.72 1188th 1286 7.6%
2023 14.77 1150th 1275 9.8%
2024 15.46 1118th 1251 10.6%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Mason/Clark Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 24.92 558th 674 17.2%
2024 23.30 579th 639 9.4%
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Rank History for Male students at Mason/Clark Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 14.39 1112th 1223 9.1%
2019 15.00 1169th 1296 9.8%
2021 12.48 1016th 1048 3.1%
2022 16.65 1139th 1286 11.4%
2023 16.47 1144th 1292 11.5%
2024 14.21 1173rd 1264 7.2%
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Rank History for African American students at Mason/Clark Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 31.16 368th 511 28.0%
2019 32.69 397th 565 29.7%
2021 29.55 295th 385 23.4%
2022 30.32 429th 573 25.1%
2023 33.53 371st 569 34.8%
2024 29.79 393rd 548 28.3%
See the entire list of Best Illinois Middle Schools for African American Students!

Rank History for Hispanic students at Mason/Clark Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 11.22 654th 661 1.1%
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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 Mason/Clark Middle School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 2 859 1 n/a n/a n/a n/a 0 862
1990 9 840 n/a n/a 1 n/a n/a 0 850
1991 2 869 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 871
1992 0 839 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 839
1993 0 867 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 867
1994 0 834 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 834
1995 0 630 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 630
1996 0 630 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 630
1997 0 759 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 759
1998 2 801 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 803
1999 0 761 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 761
2000 1 724 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 726
2001 1 738 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 739
2002 1 691 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 692
2003 1 691 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 692
2004 0 669 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 669
2005 0 550 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 550
2006 0 554 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 554
2007 0 478 0 0 0 n/a n/a 1 479
2008 0 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 0
2009 2 530 0 0 0 n/a n/a 3 535
2010 0 583 0 0 0 n/a n/a 3 586
2011 2 537 0 1 0 0 0 0 540
2012 4 669 0 18 0 0 0 0 691
2013 6 680 0 11 0 0 2 0 699
2014 6 675 0 7 0 1 0 0 689
2015 8 620 0 11 0 1 3 0 643
2016 5 612 0 11 0 0 4 0 632
2017 4 826 0 24 0 0 1 0 855
2018 6 842 0 19 1 0 2 0 870
2019 7 719 0 19 0 0 4 0 749
2020 8 691 1 18 2 0 3 0 723
2021 11 689 1 28 0 0 4 0 733
2022 14 619 0 22 0 0 8 0 663
2023 6 575 0 25 0 0 9 0 615

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 Mason/Clark Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 862 41.0 21.0 n/a
1990 850 42.0 20.2 n/a
1991 871 44.0 19.7 n/a
1992 839 44.0 19.0 n/a
1993 867 45.0 19.3 n/a
1994 834 46.0 18.1 n/a
1995 630 39.0 16.2 n/a
1996 630 39.0 16.2 n/a
1997 759 47.0 16.1 n/a
1998 803 42.0 19.1 n/a
1999 761 45.0 16.9 n/a
2000 726 45.0 16.1 n/a
2001 739 44.0 16.8 n/a
2002 692 45.0 15.4 69.4
2003 692 45.0 15.4 69.4
2004 669 41.3 16.2 84.2
2005 550 41.3 13.3 77.8
2006 554 44.1 12.6 84.5
2007 479 40.0 12.0 85.8
2008 0 n/a n/a n/a
2009 535 47.8 11.2 n/a
2010 586 44.3 13.2 n/a
2011 540 45.1 11.9 88
2012 691 46.0 15.0 99.3
2013 699 38.8 18.0 98.7
2014 689 33.1 20.7 99.6
2015 643 36.0 17.8 99.7
2016 632 32.0 19.7 98.9
2017 855 50.6 16.8 99.3
2018 870 53.0 16.4 94.4
2019 749 50.4 14.8 99.2
2020 723 48.0 15.0 99.4
2021 733 n/a n/a n/a
2022 663 51.9 12.7 99.8
2023 615 55.0 11.1 99.2

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 Mason/Clark Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 862 41.0 21.0 n/a
1990 850 42.0 20.2 n/a
1991 871 44.0 19.7 n/a
1992 839 44.0 19.0 n/a
1993 867 45.0 19.3 n/a
1994 834 46.0 18.1 n/a
1995 630 39.0 16.2 n/a
1996 630 39.0 16.2 n/a
1997 759 47.0 16.1 n/a
1998 803 42.0 19.1 n/a
1999 761 45.0 16.9 n/a
2000 726 45.0 16.1 n/a
2001 739 44.0 16.8 n/a
2002 692 45.0 15.4 69.4
2003 692 45.0 15.4 69.4
2004 669 41.3 16.2 84.2
2005 550 41.3 13.3 77.8
2006 554 44.1 12.6 84.5
2007 479 40.0 12.0 85.8
2008 0 n/a n/a n/a
2009 535 47.8 11.2 n/a
2010 586 44.3 13.2 n/a
2011 540 45.1 11.9 88
2012 691 46.0 15.0 99.3
2013 699 38.8 18.0 98.7
2014 689 33.1 20.7 99.6
2015 643 36.0 17.8 99.7
2016 632 32.0 19.7 98.9
2017 855 50.6 16.8 99.3
2018 870 53.0 16.4 94.4
2019 749 50.4 14.8 99.2
2020 723 48.0 15.0 99.4
2021 733 n/a n/a n/a
2022 663 51.9 12.7 99.8
2023 615 55.0 11.1 99.2

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

Mason/Clark Middle School

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YearPolioMeaslesMumpsRubellaHepatitis BVaricellaDTPMeningococcal
201598.8%99.4%99.4%99.4%99.4%99.2%99.4%
201693.6%95.5%95.5%95.5%93.1%94.9%17.5%
201792.4%92.7%92.7%92.7%68.5%92.4%93.5%34.3%
201893.5%93.2%93.2%93.2%68.5%92.8%93.6%40.9%
201995.1%94.9%94.9%94.9%78.9%95.1%95.6%69.9%
202199.2%99.6%99.6%99.6%98.9%99.2%99.6%62.7%
202297.2%97.4%97.4%97.4%96.4%97.0%97.4%59.3%
202399.0%99.2%99.2%99.2%80.9%98.7%99.2%64.1%
202497.9%97.7%97.7%97.7%80.1%97.2%98.1%51.7%

Data source: Illinois State Board of Education
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Mason/Clark Middle School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $3,407 (23.5%) $11,100 (76.5%) $14,507
2020 $3,257 (22.0%) $11,551 (78.0%) $14,808
2021 $5,337 (27.6%) $14,016 (72.4%) $19,353
2022 $5,337 (27.6%) $14,016 (72.4%) $19,353
2023 $5,782 (24.4%) $17,871 (75.6%) $23,654
2024 $7,256 (26.4%) $20,277 (73.6%) $27,534

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Mason/Clark Middle School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 1226th of 1356 Middle schoolsRanks 1229th of 1367 Middle schools
 0.5%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
5th Grade English Language Arts (Mason/Clark Middle School)11.45.2
 6.2%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (East St Louis School District 189)1512.5
 2.5%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Illinois)37.935.2
 2.7%
5th Grade Mathematics (Mason/Clark Middle School)14.62.1
 12.5%
   5th Grade Mathematics (East St Louis School District 189)8.14.9
 3.2%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Illinois)29.825.6
 4.2%
5th Grade Science (Mason/Clark Middle School)31.116.8
 14.3%
   5th Grade Science (East St Louis School District 189)25.820.2
 5.6%
   5th Grade Science (Illinois)54.452.4
 2%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Mason/Clark Middle School)7.47.6
 0.2%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (East St Louis School District 189)8.713.7
 5%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Illinois)3534.2
 0.8%
6th Grade Mathematics (Mason/Clark Middle School)5.11.4
 3.7%
   6th Grade Mathematics (East St Louis School District 189)4.41.5
 2.9%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Illinois)25.323.4
 1.9%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Mason/Clark Middle School)21.910.6
 11.3%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (East St Louis School District 189)18.716.2
 2.5%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Illinois)41.237.9
 3.3%
7th Grade Mathematics (Mason/Clark Middle School)11.2
 0.2%
   7th Grade Mathematics (East St Louis School District 189)1.73.1
 1.4%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Illinois)29.926.9
 3%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Mason/Clark Middle School)9.619
 9.4%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (East St Louis School District 189)9.616.9
 7.3%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Illinois)39.640.5
 0.9%
8th Grade Mathematics (Mason/Clark Middle School)8.73.7
 5%
   8th Grade Mathematics (East St Louis School District 189)5.82.3
 3.5%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Illinois)32.625.7
 6.9%
8th Grade Science (Mason/Clark Middle School)14.226.9
 12.7%
   8th Grade Science (East St Louis School District 189)18.322
 3.7%
   8th Grade Science (Illinois)5552
 3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students749615
 17.9%
African American719575
 20%
American Indian00
Asian00
Hispanic1925
 31.6%
Pacific Islander00
White76
 14.3%
Two or More Races49
 125%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients99.2%99.2%
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In the 2022-23 school year, 615 students attended Mason/Clark Middle School.

Students at Mason/Clark Middle School are 93% African American, 4% Hispanic, 1% Two or more races.

Students who attend Mason/Clark Middle School usually go on to attend East St Louis Senior High School

Mason/Clark Middle School ranks in the bottom 8.2% of Illinois middle schools.


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