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Elmwood Junior High School

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Elmwood Junior High School is a public middle school located in Elmwood, Illinois, serving grades 7-8 with a total enrollment of 101 students. The school is part of the Elmwood CUSD 322 district, which is ranked 188 out of 813 districts in Illinois and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Elmwood Junior High School consistently performs above the state average in English Language Arts (ELA) and Science proficiency, with 63.9% and 61.7% of students proficient or better, respectively, compared to the state's 41.2% and 53.2%. In Mathematics, the school's proficiency rate of 38.1% is also higher than the state's 28.4%. The school's performance has been relatively stable over the past few years, with its statewide ranking ranging from 132 to 392 out of over 1,300 Illinois middle schools. Elmwood Junior High School has shown strong performance across different student subgroups, with its female and male students ranking in the top 25% and top 30% of Illinois middle schools, respectively, and its low socioeconomic status (SES) students ranking in the top 20-35%.

Compared to nearby schools, Elmwood Junior High School generally outperforms in academic proficiency, particularly in ELA and Science, but its Mathematics proficiency rate is more in line with or slightly lower than some of the nearby schools. The school's chronic absenteeism rate has increased from 3.4% in 2020-2021 to 16.2% in 2023-2024, which is an area of concern. Elmwood Junior High School has a relatively lower percentage of free and reduced-price lunch recipients (27.72%) compared to some of the nearby schools, suggesting a more economically diverse student population, which may contribute to its strong academic performance.


Detail:

Public 7-8

 301 W Butternut St
       Elmwood, IL  61529-9454

(309) 742-2851

District: Elmwood CUSD 322

SchoolDigger Rank:
247th of 1,363 Illinois Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $10,428 Help


Students who attend Elmwood Junior High School usually attend:

High:    Elmwood High School

Feeder schools for Elmwood Junior High School:

Elementary:    Elmwood Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio:  14.9 Help
Number of students:  101

Racial breakdown:

White:
90.1%
Two or more races:
6.9%
Hispanic:
2.0%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  27.7% Help


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Compare Details Elmwood Junior High School ranks better than 81.9% of middle schools in Illinois. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 78.17. (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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Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Elmwood Junior High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Elmwood Junior High School 247th of 1363 Illinois public middle schools. (See Elmwood Junior High School in the ranking list.)

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Elmwood CUSD 322:

SchoolDigger ranks Elmwood CUSD 322 188th of 813 Illinois school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Elmwood Junior High School

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Rank History for all students at Elmwood Junior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 85.42 133rd 1185 88.8%
2004 83.37 161st 1204 86.6%
2005 87.60 88th 1209 92.7%
2006 79.90 198th 1272 84.4%
2007 83.46 119th 1287 90.8%
2008 82.28 157th 1293 87.9%
2009 70.06 417th 1318 68.4%
2011 80.72 181st 1344 86.5%
2012 80.75 188th 1365 86.2%
2013 84.46 171st 1367 87.5%
2014 90.22 77th 1322 94.2%
2015 88.62 130th 1302 90.0%
2016 80.21 212th 1294 83.6%
2017 74.37 278th 1293 78.5%
2018 82.46 187th 1293 85.5%
2019 88.06 132nd 1356 90.3%
2021 59.43 392nd 1241 68.4%
2022 77.98 242nd 1369 82.3%
2023 73.22 295th 1367 78.4%
2024 78.17 247th 1363 81.9%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Elmwood Junior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 60.79 267th 1019 73.8%
2022 72.73 196th 1221 83.9%
2023 61.64 343rd 1234 72.2%
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Rank History for Female students at Elmwood Junior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 79.44 213th 1226 82.6%
2019 85.35 138th 1276 89.2%
2021 50.55 442nd 1017 56.5%
2022 66.44 347th 1286 73.0%
2023 71.83 293rd 1275 77.0%
2024 71.83 288th 1251 77.0%
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Rank History for Male students at Elmwood Junior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 80.64 179th 1223 85.4%
2019 86.89 128th 1296 90.1%
2021 60.83 312th 1048 70.2%
2022 82.34 163rd 1286 87.3%
2023 70.06 304th 1292 76.5%
2024 70.93 299th 1264 76.3%
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Rank History for White students at Elmwood Junior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 69.41 236th 889 73.5%
2019 74.51 178th 905 80.3%
2021 41.83 441st 813 45.8%
2022 62.97 283rd 898 68.5%
2023 58.76 318th 895 64.5%
2024 63.50 284th 875 67.5%
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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 Elmwood Junior High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 109 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 0 109
1990 108 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 0 108
1991 112 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 112
1992 112 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 112
1993 103 0 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 104
1994 113 0 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 115
1995 127 0 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 128
1996 127 0 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 128
1997 105 0 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 107
1998 95 0 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 96
1999 105 0 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 108
2000 101 1 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 104
2001 86 1 0 2 1 n/a n/a 0 90
2002 97 1 1 1 1 n/a n/a 0 101
2003 97 1 1 1 1 n/a n/a 0 101
2004 93 0 2 2 0 n/a n/a 0 97
2005 97 0 3 2 0 n/a n/a 0 102
2006 104 1 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 106
2007 94 1 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 96
2008 108 1 0 1 0 n/a n/a 1 111
2009 98 1 0 1 0 n/a n/a 2 102
2010 98 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 2 100
2011 95 0 0 0 0 0 3 0 98
2012 96 1 1 1 1 0 1 0 101
2013 102 2 1 0 2 0 0 0 107
2014 103 2 0 2 1 0 1 0 109
2015 104 0 0 3 0 0 2 0 109
2016 111 2 0 4 0 0 5 0 122
2017 96 3 0 2 0 0 4 0 105
2018 82 1 0 1 0 0 4 0 88
2019 88 0 1 0 0 0 4 0 93
2020 89 1 0 2 0 0 1 0 93
2021 106 2 0 2 0 0 3 0 113
2022 110 1 0 1 0 0 6 0 118
2023 91 0 0 2 0 0 7 1 101

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 Elmwood Junior High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 109 3.0 36.3 n/a
1990 108 3.0 36.0 n/a
1991 112 4.0 28.0 n/a
1992 112 4.0 28.0 n/a
1993 104 5.0 20.8 n/a
1994 115 5.0 23.0 n/a
1995 128 5.0 25.6 n/a
1996 128 5.0 25.6 n/a
1997 107 5.0 21.4 n/a
1998 96 5.0 19.2 n/a
1999 108 5.0 21.6 n/a
2000 104 5.0 20.8 n/a
2001 90 6.0 15.0 n/a
2002 101 5.0 20.2 14.9
2003 101 5.0 20.2 14.9
2004 97 5.0 19.4 10.3
2005 102 5.0 20.4 n/a
2006 106 5.0 21.2 n/a
2007 96 6.0 16.0 n/a
2008 111 5.0 22.2 n/a
2009 102 5.0 20.4 n/a
2010 100 5.0 20.0 n/a
2011 98 5.0 19.6 n/a
2012 101 6.0 16.8 12.9
2013 107 6.4 16.6 15.9
2014 109 6.0 18.1 23.9
2015 109 6.0 18.1 20.2
2016 122 5.0 24.4 17.2
2017 105 5.0 21.0 19
2018 88 6.0 14.6 9.1
2019 93 6.0 15.5 9.7
2020 93 6.0 15.5 24.7
2021 113 n/a n/a n/a
2022 118 6.0 19.6 24.6
2023 101 6.7 14.9 27.7

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 Elmwood Junior High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 109 3.0 36.3 n/a
1990 108 3.0 36.0 n/a
1991 112 4.0 28.0 n/a
1992 112 4.0 28.0 n/a
1993 104 5.0 20.8 n/a
1994 115 5.0 23.0 n/a
1995 128 5.0 25.6 n/a
1996 128 5.0 25.6 n/a
1997 107 5.0 21.4 n/a
1998 96 5.0 19.2 n/a
1999 108 5.0 21.6 n/a
2000 104 5.0 20.8 n/a
2001 90 6.0 15.0 n/a
2002 101 5.0 20.2 14.9
2003 101 5.0 20.2 14.9
2004 97 5.0 19.4 10.3
2005 102 5.0 20.4 n/a
2006 106 5.0 21.2 n/a
2007 96 6.0 16.0 n/a
2008 111 5.0 22.2 n/a
2009 102 5.0 20.4 n/a
2010 100 5.0 20.0 n/a
2011 98 5.0 19.6 n/a
2012 101 6.0 16.8 12.9
2013 107 6.4 16.6 15.9
2014 109 6.0 18.1 23.9
2015 109 6.0 18.1 20.2
2016 122 5.0 24.4 17.2
2017 105 5.0 21.0 19
2018 88 6.0 14.6 9.1
2019 93 6.0 15.5 9.7
2020 93 6.0 15.5 24.7
2021 113 n/a n/a n/a
2022 118 6.0 19.6 24.6
2023 101 6.7 14.9 27.7

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

Elmwood Junior High School

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YearPolioMeaslesMumpsRubellaHepatitis BVaricellaDTPMeningococcal
201599.1%99.1%99.1%99.1%99.1%99.1%99.1%
201696.7%96.7%96.7%96.7%96.7%96.7%
201797.1%97.1%97.1%97.1%97.1%97.1%97.1%34.3%
201899.0%99.0%99.0%99.0%99.0%99.0%99.0%100.0%
201996.9%96.9%96.9%96.9%97.9%95.8%97.9%97.9%
202199.1%98.2%98.2%98.2%99.1%99.1%99.1%99.1%
202298.3%98.3%98.3%98.3%98.3%98.3%98.3%98.3%
202398.0%98.0%98.0%98.0%98.0%98.0%98.0%98.0%
202495.9%95.9%95.9%95.9%95.9%95.9%95.9%95.9%

Data source: Illinois State Board of Education
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Elmwood Junior High School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $85 (0.7%) $12,095 (99.3%) $12,180
2020 $62 (0.7%) $9,326 (99.3%) $9,388
2021 $85 (1.0%) $8,117 (99.0%) $8,203
2022 $85 (1.0%) $8,117 (99.0%) $8,203
2023 $50 (0.5%) $9,605 (99.5%) $9,655
2024 $173 (1.7%) $10,255 (98.3%) $10,428

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Elmwood Junior High School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 132nd of 1356 Middle schoolsRanks 295th of 1367 Middle schools
 11.8%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
7th Grade English Language Arts (Elmwood Junior High School)65.141.3
 23.8%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Elmwood CUSD 322)65.141.3
 23.8%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Illinois)41.237.9
 3.3%
7th Grade Mathematics (Elmwood Junior High School)37.239.1
 1.9%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Elmwood CUSD 322)37.239.1
 1.9%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Illinois)29.926.9
 3%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Elmwood Junior High School)7648.1
 27.9%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Elmwood CUSD 322)7648.1
 27.9%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Illinois)39.640.5
 0.9%
8th Grade Mathematics (Elmwood Junior High School)5434.6
 19.4%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Elmwood CUSD 322)5434.6
 19.4%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Illinois)32.625.7
 6.9%
8th Grade Science (Elmwood Junior High School)7668
 8%
   8th Grade Science (Elmwood CUSD 322)7668
 8%
   8th Grade Science (Illinois)5552
 3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students93101
 8.6%
African American00
American Indian00
Asian10
 100%
Hispanic02
Pacific Islander00
White8891
 3.4%
Two or More Races47
 75%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients9.7%27.7%
 18%

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Elmwood Junior High School ranks 247th of 1363 Illinois middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Students who attend Elmwood Junior High School usually go on to attend Elmwood High School

Students at Elmwood Junior High School are 90% White, 7% Two or more races, 2% Hispanic.

In the 2022-23 school year, 101 students attended Elmwood Junior High School.


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