Fieldcrest Middle School

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Fieldcrest Middle School ranks 367 th of 1363 Illinois middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Fieldcrest Middle School is a public middle school located in Wenona, Illinois, serving grades 6-8 with a total enrollment of 195 students. This school stands out for its strong academic performance, consistently outpacing the local Fieldcrest CUSD 6 district and the state of Illinois in proficiency across English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science.

In the 2023-2024 school year, Fieldcrest Middle School had 52.9% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to 36.2% for the district and 41.2% for the state. In Mathematics, the school had 32.6% proficiency, higher than the district's 20.4% and the state's 28.4%. Fieldcrest Middle School also performed well in Science, with 61.8% proficiency, exceeding the district's 57.8% and the state's 53.2%. The school's strong performance extends across different student subgroups, ranking among the top middle schools in Illinois for male, female, and special education students.

While Fieldcrest Middle School has faced higher chronic absenteeism rates in recent years, the school has shown improvement, with the rate decreasing from 34.6% in 2020-2021 and 2021-2022 to 26.0% in 2022-2023 and 27.2% in 2023-2024. Notably, the school outperforms many nearby middle schools, such as Lincoln Junior High School, Parkside Middle School, and Washington Elementary School, in academic proficiency. Despite having a relatively high percentage of students from low socioeconomic backgrounds, Fieldcrest Middle School has maintained its strong performance, ranking among the top Illinois middle schools for this student group.

Detail:

Public 6-8

102 W Elm St
Wenona, IL 61377-7539

(815) 853-4331

District: Fieldcrest CUSD 6

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

Per Pupil Expenditures: $17,232

Students who attend Fieldcrest Middle School usually attend:

High:

Fieldcrest High School

Feeder schools for Fieldcrest Middle School:

Elementary:	Fieldcrest Intermediate School
	Fieldcrest Primary School

Student/teacher ratio: 11.3

Number of students: 188

Racial breakdown:

White:

90.4%

Hispanic:

5.9%

African American:

2.7%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 58%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Fieldcrest Middle School ranks better than 73.1% of middle schools in Illinois. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 67.71. (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 (90.4%), Hispanic (5.9%), African American (2.7%). (See more...)

Compare Details 58% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Fieldcrest Middle School is 11.3. (See more...)

Compare Fieldcrest Middle School employs 16.6 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Fieldcrest Middle School is $17,232.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Fieldcrest Middle School:

SchoolDigger ranks Fieldcrest Middle School 367^th of 1363 Illinois public middle schools. (See Fieldcrest Middle School in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Disabled students:

Male students:

White students:

Fieldcrest CUSD 6:

SchoolDigger ranks Fieldcrest CUSD 6 565^th of 813 Illinois school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Fieldcrest Middle School

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Rank History for all students at Fieldcrest Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	IL State Percentile
2019	39.84	769^th	1356	43.3%
2021	54.75	458^th	1241	63.1%
2022	63.31	410^th	1369	70.1%
2023	51.81	570^th	1367	58.3%
2024	67.71	367^th	1363	73.1%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Fieldcrest Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	IL State Percentile
2019	30.07	578^th	792	27.0%
2021	39.68	283^rd	548	48.4%
2022	26.86	654^th	781	16.3%
2023	38.32	427^th	805	47.0%
2024	43.74	362^nd	802	54.9%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Fieldcrest Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	IL State Percentile
2019	34.88	809^th	1217	33.5%
2021	56.30	325^th	1019	68.1%
2022	58.19	385^th	1221	68.5%
2023	45.31	618^th	1234	49.9%
2024	62.81	337^th	1219	72.4%

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Rank History for Female students at Fieldcrest Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	IL State Percentile
2019	42.07	711^th	1276	44.3%
2021	53.58	403^rd	1017	60.4%
2022	52.44	505^th	1286	60.7%
2023	46.38	621^st	1275	51.3%
2024	60.56	420^th	1251	66.4%

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Rank History for Disabled students at Fieldcrest Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	IL State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	38.54	367^th	674	45.5%
2024	63.91	141^st	639	77.9%

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Rank History for Male students at Fieldcrest Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	IL State Percentile
2019	38.69	745^th	1296	42.5%
2021	51.48	421^st	1048	59.8%
2022	70.46	289^th	1286	77.5%
2023	55.52	479^th	1292	62.9%
2024	72.69	281^st	1264	77.8%

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Rank History for White students at Fieldcrest Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	IL State Percentile
2019	23.57	725^th	905	19.9%
2021	41.76	442^nd	813	45.6%
2022	45.11	465^th	898	48.2%
2023	35.36	585^th	895	34.6%
2024	52.53	396^th	875	54.7%

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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 Fieldcrest Middle School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2018	207	1	0	11	2	12	233
2019	206	0	0	7	1	12	226
2020	195	2	1	14	1	7	220
2021	180	1	1	13	2	3	200
2022	162	3	0	15	2	1	183
2023	177	3	0	12	3	0	195
2024	170	5	0	11	1	1	188

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 Fieldcrest Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2018	233	19.1	12.1	51.9
2019	226	16.4	13.7	45.1
2020	220	14.1	15.6	48.2
2021	200	n/a	n/a	n/a
2022	183	16.0	11.4	52.5
2023	195	16.1	12.0	55.9
2024	188	16.6	11.3	58

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 Fieldcrest Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2018	233	19.1	12.1	51.9
2019	226	16.4	13.7	45.1
2020	220	14.1	15.6	48.2
2021	200	n/a	n/a	n/a
2022	183	16.0	11.4	52.5
2023	195	16.1	12.0	55.9
2024	188	16.6	11.3	58

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

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Year	Polio	Measles	Mumps	Rubella	Hepatitis B	Varicella	DTP	Meningococcal
2018	99.2%	99.2%	99.2%	99.2%	98.3%	97.0%	99.2%	97.9%
2019	99.2%	98.7%	98.7%	98.7%	99.2%	97.5%	99.2%	98.7%
2021	99.5%	99.5%	99.5%	99.5%	99.5%	98.0%	99.5%	98.0%
2022	100.0%	100.0%	100.0%	100.0%	99.5%	98.9%	100.0%	98.4%
2023	99.5%	99.5%	99.5%	99.5%	97.9%	99.5%	99.0%	97.9%
2024	98.9%	98.9%	98.9%	98.9%	98.4%	98.4%	99.5%	98.4%

Data source: Illinois State Board of Education

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Fieldcrest Middle School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$1,209 (9.9%)	$11,014 (90.1%)	$12,223
2020	$377 (2.7%)	$13,702 (97.3%)	$14,079
2021	$1,025 (7.2%)	$13,206 (92.8%)	$14,231
2022	$1,025 (7.2%)	$13,206 (92.8%)	$14,231
2023	$1,428 (9.3%)	$13,997 (90.7%)	$15,425
2024	$1,440 (8.4%)	$15,792 (91.6%)	$17,232

Data source: Illinois Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Fieldcrest Middle School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 769^th of 1356 Middle schools	Ranks 570^th of 1367 Middle schools	15%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts (Fieldcrest Middle School)	27.6	23.5	4.1%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Fieldcrest CUSD 6)	27.6	23.5	4.1%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Illinois)	35	34.2	0.8%
6th Grade Mathematics (Fieldcrest Middle School)	6.6	11.8	5.2%
6th Grade Mathematics (Fieldcrest CUSD 6)	6.6	11.8	5.2%
6th Grade Mathematics (Illinois)	25.3	23.4	1.9%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Fieldcrest Middle School)	56	56.4	0.4%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Fieldcrest CUSD 6)	56	56.4	0.4%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Illinois)	41.2	37.9	3.3%
7th Grade Mathematics (Fieldcrest Middle School)	10.8	34.5	23.7%
7th Grade Mathematics (Fieldcrest CUSD 6)	10.8	34.5	23.7%
7th Grade Mathematics (Illinois)	29.9	26.9	3%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Fieldcrest Middle School)	31.2	29.2	2%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Fieldcrest CUSD 6)	31.2	29.2	2%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Illinois)	39.6	40.5	0.9%
8th Grade Mathematics (Fieldcrest Middle School)	10.4	22.3	11.9%
8th Grade Mathematics (Fieldcrest CUSD 6)	10.4	22.3	11.9%
8th Grade Mathematics (Illinois)	32.6	25.7	6.9%
8th Grade Science (Fieldcrest Middle School)	52.7	50	2.7%
8th Grade Science (Fieldcrest CUSD 6)	52.7	50	2.7%
8th Grade Science (Illinois)	55	52	3%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	226	195	13.7%
African American	0	3
American Indian	0	0
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	7	12	71.4%
Pacific Islander	1	3	200%
White	206	177	14.1%
Two or More Races	12	0	100%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	45.1%	55.9%	10.8%

Schools Near Fieldcrest Middle School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				ISA Science (2024)	IAR English Language Arts (2024)					IAR Mathematics (2024)					% Polio (2024)	% Measles (2024)	% Mumps (2024)	% Rubella (2024)	% Hepatitis B (2024)	% Varicella (2024)	% DTP (2024)	% Meningococcal (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	ISA Science All Grades	IAR English Language Arts 5th Grade	IAR English Language Arts 6th Grade	IAR English Language Arts 7th Grade	IAR English Language Arts 8th Grade	IAR English Language Arts All Grades	IAR Mathematics 5th Grade	IAR Mathematics 6th Grade	IAR Mathematics 7th Grade	IAR Mathematics 8th Grade	IAR Mathematics All Grades	% Polio All Grades	% Measles All Grades	% Mumps All Grades	% Rubella All Grades	% Hepatitis B All Grades	% Varicella All Grades	% DTP All Grades	% Meningococcal All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Fieldcrest Middle School	Public	6-8	102 W Elm St	Wenona	61377	Marshall County	Fieldcrest CUSD 6	No	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	(815) 853-4331	188	17	11.3	58.0%	170 (90.4%)	5 (2.7%)	11 (5.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.5%)	1 (0.5%)	67.7	367^th of 1363 public middle schools	73.1%		51.8	570^th of 1367 public middle schools	58.3%	203	61.8		49.1	47.1	64.3	52.9		29.5	22.8	48.2	32.6	98.9	98.9	98.9	98.9	98.4	98.4	99.5	98.4	$17,232	$1,440	$15,792
Putnam County Junior High School	Public	6-8	13183 N 350th Ave	Mc Nabb	61335	Putnam County	Putnam County CUSD 535	No	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	(815) 882-2800	171	15	11.7	43.3%	140 (81.9%)	2 (1.2%)	25 (14.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (2.3%)	40.9	731^st of 1363 public middle schools	46.4%		45.6	671^st of 1367 public middle schools	50.9%	60	67.3		19.7	51.1	43.4	36.1		10.6	19.1	22.6	16.9	98.8	98.8	98.8	98.8	98.8	98.8	98.8	97.7	$20,842	$3,738	$17,104
Northlawn Junior High School	Public	5-8	202 E 1st St	Streator	61364	LaSalle County	Streator Education Service District 44	No	(n/a)	(n/a)	Yes	(815) 672-4558	606	43	14.0	66.7%	359 (59.2%)	32 (5.3%)	163 (26.9%)	3 (0.5%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	47 (7.8%)	20	1097^th of 1363 public middle schools	19.5%		20.8	1097^th of 1367 public middle schools	19.8%		40.5	21.8	35.4	15.9	16.7	21.9	7.6	6.2	9.0	4.7	6.9	100.0	99.8	99.8	99.8	99.8	99.5	100.0	72.4	$16,040	$3,573	$12,467
Roanoke-Benson Junior High School	Public	5-8	131 W Reiter St	Benson	61516	Woodford County	Roanoke Benson CUSD 60	No	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	(309) 394-2233	138	11	12.4	29.0%	126 (91.3%)	1 (0.7%)	5 (3.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (4.3%)	75.5	279^th of 1363 public middle schools	79.5%		85	169^th of 1367 public middle schools	87.6%	110	86.0	62.1	69.2	48.7	78.5	63.7	79.3	28.2	30.8	39.3	42.2	94.9	94.9	94.9	94.9	94.9	94.9	94.9	71.0	$13,378	$596	$12,781
Washington Elementary School	Public	6-8	212 W Walnut St	Oglesby	61348	LaSalle County	Oglesby Education Service District 125	No	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	(815) 883-3517	127	9	14.1	43.3%	92 (72.4%)	1 (0.8%)	26 (20.5%)	1 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (5.5%)	40.5	739^th of 1363 public middle schools	45.8%		43.7	708^th of 1367 public middle schools	48.2%	31	41.3		42.5	46.1	41.3	43.2		2.5	25.6	8.7	12.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	97.5	$14,338	$399	$13,938
Lincoln Junior High School	Public	6-8	1165 Saint Vincents Ave	La Salle	61301	LaSalle County	La Salle Education Service District 122	No	(n/a)	(n/a)	Yes	(815) 223-0786	262	21	12.6	73.3%	138 (52.7%)	12 (4.6%)	88 (33.6%)	2 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	22 (8.4%)	11.6	1301^st of 1363 public middle schools	4.5%		18.8	1142^nd of 1367 public middle schools	16.5%	159	37.0		7.7	12.8	7.3	9.2		2.2	6.4	2.5		99.2	98.5	98.5	98.5	99.6	98.1	99.2	96.6	$15,748	$3,341	$12,407
Parkside Middle School	Public	5-8	1800 Church St	Peru	61354	LaSalle County	Peru Education Service District 124	No	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	(815) 223-1111	358	30	12.0	54.5%	250 (69.8%)	8 (2.2%)	70 (19.6%)	4 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	26 (7.3%)	57.9	482^nd of 1363 public middle schools	64.6%		61.3	430^th of 1367 public middle schools	68.5%	52	68.9	48.5	49.5	42.5	53.2	48.4	32.6	19.8	31.3	27.8	27.9	97.8	98.0	98.0	98.0	98.0	98.0	98.0	67.3	$13,576	$927	$12,649

Frequently Asked Questions about Fieldcrest Middle School

What high school do graduates of Fieldcrest Middle School attend?

Students who attend Fieldcrest Middle School usually go on to attend Fieldcrest High School

How many students attend Fieldcrest Middle School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 188 students attended Fieldcrest Middle School.

What is the racial makeup of Fieldcrest Middle School?

Students at Fieldcrest Middle School are 90% White, 6% Hispanic, 3% African American.

What district is Fieldcrest Middle School in?

Fieldcrest CUSD 6

Is Fieldcrest Middle School a good school?

Fieldcrest Middle School ranks 367^th of 1363 Illinois middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

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