Is Chrisman-Scottland Junior High School a good school?

Chrisman-Scottland Junior High School ranks 900 th of 1363 Illinois middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Chrisman-Scottland Junior High School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 70 students attended Chrisman-Scottland Junior High School.

What is the racial makeup of Chrisman-Scottland Junior High School?

Students at Chrisman-Scottland Junior High School are 91% White, 4% African American, 3% Two or more races, 1% Hispanic.

What high school do graduates of Chrisman-Scottland Junior High School attend?

Students who attend Chrisman-Scottland Junior High School usually go on to attend Chrisman High School

Chrisman-Scottland Junior High School

Summary:

Chrisman-Scottland Junior High School is a small public middle school serving grades 6-8 in Chrisman, Illinois, with a student population of just 69 students. The school is part of the Edgar County CUD 6 district, which is ranked 637 out of 813 districts in Illinois and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Academically, Chrisman-Scottland Junior High School has consistently struggled, with only 29.9% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts and just 11.8% of 6th graders, 0% of 7th graders, and 21.5% of 8th graders meeting or exceeding mathematics standards in the 2023-2024 school year. These scores are significantly below the state averages. The school also faces high rates of chronic absenteeism, ranging from 16.5% to 23% over the past few years, and has a relatively high percentage of students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds, with 44.93% qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch.

When compared to nearby middle schools, such as Salt Fork Junior High School and Mayo Middle School, Chrisman-Scottland Junior High School generally performs worse academically. However, the school's higher spending per student, ranging from $12,804 to $15,630 over the past few years, does not seem to translate into improved academic outcomes. This suggests that a more comprehensive approach, including addressing attendance, student engagement, and instructional practices, may be necessary to improve the school's performance and provide a better educational experience for its students.

Detail:

Public 6-8

23231 IL Highway 1
Chrisman, IL 61924-7801

(217) 269-3980

District: Edgar County CUD 6

SchoolDigger Rank:
900^th of 1,363 Illinois Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $12,271

Students who attend Chrisman-Scottland Junior High School usually attend:

High:

Chrisman High School

Feeder schools for Chrisman-Scottland Junior High School:

Elementary:

Chrisman Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio: 10.9

Number of students: 70

Racial breakdown:

White:

91.4%

African American:

4.3%

Two or more races:

2.9%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 47.1%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Chrisman-Scottland Junior High School ranks worse than 66% of middle schools in Illinois. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 30.28. (See more...)

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.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (91.4%), African American (4.3%), two or more races (2.9%). (See more...)

Compare Details 47.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Chrisman-Scottland Junior High School is 10.9. (See more...)

Compare Chrisman-Scottland Junior High School employs 6.4 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Chrisman-Scottland Junior High School is $12,271.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Chrisman-Scottland Junior High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Chrisman-Scottland Junior High School 900^th of 1363 Illinois public middle schools. (See Chrisman-Scottland Junior High School in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Female students:

Male students:

White students:

Edgar County CUD 6:

SchoolDigger ranks Edgar County CUD 6 637^th of 813 Illinois school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Chrisman-Scottland Junior High School

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Rank History for all students at Chrisman-Scottland Junior High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	IL State Percentile
2003	87.90	86^th	1185	92.7%
2004	83.59	154^th	1204	87.2%
2005	86.07	116^th	1209	90.4%
2006	55.38	672^nd	1272	47.2%
2007	51.28	741^st	1287	42.4%
2008	55.96	688^th	1293	46.8%
2009	68.24	460^th	1318	65.1%
2010	65.41	514^th	1327	61.3%
2011	69.97	423^rd	1344	68.5%
2012	63.84	546^th	1365	60.0%
2013	69.46	385^th	1367	71.8%
2014	52.84	645^th	1322	51.2%
2015	27.44	941^st	1302	27.7%
2016	23.03	1043^rd	1294	19.4%
2017	27.27	943^rd	1293	27.1%
2018	23.48	999^th	1293	22.7%
2019	49.15	632^nd	1356	53.4%
2021	45.54	576^th	1241	53.6%
2022	51.19	569^th	1369	58.4%
2023	22.05	1072^nd	1367	21.6%
2024	30.28	900^th	1363	34.0%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Chrisman-Scottland Junior High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	IL State Percentile
2018	35.85	753^rd	1161	35.1%
2019	67.54	281^st	1217	76.9%
2021	57.52	310^th	1019	69.6%
2022	31.19	858^th	1221	29.7%

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Rank History for Female students at Chrisman-Scottland Junior High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	IL State Percentile
2018	26.65	914^th	1226	25.4%
2019	51.69	575^th	1276	54.9%
2021	56.72	368^th	1017	63.8%
2022	46.56	605^th	1286	53.0%
2023	23.23	981^st	1275	23.1%
2024	23.03	971^st	1251	22.4%

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Rank History for Male students at Chrisman-Scottland Junior High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	IL State Percentile
2018	21.03	1001^st	1223	18.2%
2019	44.16	648^th	1296	50.0%
2021	39.95	563^rd	1048	46.3%
2022	48.73	563^rd	1286	56.2%
2023	32.29	829^th	1292	35.8%
2024	29.51	835^th	1264	33.9%

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Rank History for White students at Chrisman-Scottland Junior High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	IL State Percentile
2018	10.85	841^st	889	5.4%
2019	32.85	615^th	905	32.0%
2021	31.26	555^th	813	31.7%
2022	33.30	601^st	898	33.1%
2023	8.60	870^th	895	2.8%
2024	18.11	751^st	875	14.2%

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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.

Data source: Illinois State Board of Education

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Enrollment information for Chrisman-Scottland Junior High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
2001	76	0	0	0	1	n/a	n/a	0	77
2002	92	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	92
2003	92	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	92
2004	107	2	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	109
2005	119	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	2	121
2006	110	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	3	113
2007	123	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	2	125
2008	106	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	3	109
2009	103	0	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	3	107
2010	106	0	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	107
2011	112	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	112
2012	113	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	113
2013	75	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	75
2014	78	0	0	1	0	0	0	0	79
2015	73	0	1	1	0	0	0	0	75
2016	72	0	2	1	1	0	0	0	76
2017	62	0	2	0	0	0	3	0	67
2018	77	0	1	1	0	0	4	0	83
2019	71	0	0	1	0	0	3	0	75
2020	73	0	0	1	0	0	1	0	75
2021	60	0	0	0	0	0	2	0	62
2022	71	4	1	0	0	0	1	0	77
2023	64	3	1	0	0	0	1	0	69
2024	64	3	0	1	0	0	2	0	70

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 Chrisman-Scottland Junior High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2001	77	5.0	15.4	n/a
2002	92	7.0	13.1	30.4
2003	92	7.0	13.1	30.4
2004	109	7.7	14.2	28.4
2005	121	10.0	12.1	30.3
2006	113	10.0	11.3	28.2
2007	125	11.0	11.4	26.8
2008	109	9.0	12.1	25.5
2009	107	11.0	9.7	29.8
2010	107	12.0	8.9	35.5
2011	112	11.0	10.1	39.3
2012	113	10.0	11.3	36.3
2013	75	8.7	8.6	38.7
2014	79	6.5	12.1	34.2
2015	75	6.0	12.5	38.7
2016	76	6.0	12.6	31.6
2017	67	6.0	11.0	31.3
2018	83	6.9	11.8	44.6
2019	75	5.3	13.9	48
2020	75	6.3	11.7	56
2021	62	n/a	n/a	n/a
2022	77	7.0	10.9	48.1
2023	69	6.8	10.0	44.9
2024	70	6.4	10.9	47.1

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 Chrisman-Scottland Junior High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2001	77	5.0	15.4	n/a
2002	92	7.0	13.1	30.4
2003	92	7.0	13.1	30.4
2004	109	7.7	14.2	28.4
2005	121	10.0	12.1	30.3
2006	113	10.0	11.3	28.2
2007	125	11.0	11.4	26.8
2008	109	9.0	12.1	25.5
2009	107	11.0	9.7	29.8
2010	107	12.0	8.9	35.5
2011	112	11.0	10.1	39.3
2012	113	10.0	11.3	36.3
2013	75	8.7	8.6	38.7
2014	79	6.5	12.1	34.2
2015	75	6.0	12.5	38.7
2016	76	6.0	12.6	31.6
2017	67	6.0	11.0	31.3
2018	83	6.9	11.8	44.6
2019	75	5.3	13.9	48
2020	75	6.3	11.7	56
2021	62	n/a	n/a	n/a
2022	77	7.0	10.9	48.1
2023	69	6.8	10.0	44.9
2024	70	6.4	10.9	47.1

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.

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