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Illini Bluffs Middle School

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Illini Bluffs Middle School is a public middle school located in Glasford, Illinois, serving grades 6-8 with a total enrollment of 205 students. The school is part of the Illini Bluffs CUSD 327 district, which is ranked 288 out of 813 districts in Illinois and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Illini Bluffs Middle School has consistently ranked in the top half of Illinois middle schools, with a statewide ranking between 249-624 over the past 10 years. In the 2023-2024 school year, the school's proficiency rates in ELA (48.6%) and Math (31.3%) are higher than the state averages (41.2% and 28.4%, respectively). However, the school's 7th-grade students struggle, with only 20.3% proficient in both ELA and Math, well below the state averages. The school's male students perform better than the female students, and the school's low socioeconomic status students perform relatively well, ranking 234 out of 1,219 in Illinois, which is better than the school's overall ranking. In contrast, the school's special education and disabled students perform significantly worse than their peers, ranking in the bottom quartile of Illinois middle schools.

Compared to nearby schools, Farmington Central Junior High School outperforms Illini Bluffs Middle School in both ELA and Math proficiency rates, while Harold B Dawson Middle School struggles significantly in both subjects. Norwood Elementary School performs better than Illini Bluffs Middle School in ELA but slightly worse in Math. Additionally, Illini Bluffs Middle School has seen a significant increase in chronic absenteeism, from 8.8% in 2019-2020 to 17.4% in 2023-2024, which is higher than the state average and may be impacting the school's academic performance.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 9611 S Hanna City Glasford Rd
       Glasford, IL  61533-9506

(309) 389-2231

District: Illini Bluffs CUSD 327

SchoolDigger Rank:
444th of 1,363 Illinois Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $12,507 Help


Students who attend Illini Bluffs Middle School usually attend:

High:    Illini Bluffs High School

Feeder schools for Illini Bluffs Middle School:

Elementary:    Illini Bluffs Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio:  15.1 Help
Number of students:  205

Racial breakdown:

White:
92.2%
Two or more races:
3.4%
Hispanic:
2.9%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  29.3% Help


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Compare Details Illini Bluffs Middle School ranks better than 67.4% of middle schools in Illinois. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 60.54. (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 Illini Bluffs Middle School is $12,507.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Illini Bluffs Middle School:

SchoolDigger ranks Illini Bluffs Middle School 444th of 1363 Illinois public middle schools. (See Illini Bluffs Middle School in the ranking list.)

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Illini Bluffs CUSD 327:

SchoolDigger ranks Illini Bluffs CUSD 327 288th of 813 Illinois school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Illini Bluffs Middle School

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Rank History for all students at Illini Bluffs Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 87.97 85th 1185 92.8%
2004 78.06 264th 1204 78.1%
2005 84.12 151st 1209 87.5%
2006 78.86 227th 1272 82.2%
2007 77.29 253rd 1287 80.3%
2008 72.42 361st 1293 72.1%
2009 73.96 331st 1318 74.9%
2010 79.44 209th 1327 84.3%
2011 78.80 226th 1344 83.2%
2012 79.59 217th 1365 84.1%
2013 78.02 263rd 1367 80.8%
2014 74.85 297th 1322 77.5%
2015 69.81 305th 1302 76.6%
2016 69.05 334th 1294 74.2%
2017 71.63 306th 1293 76.3%
2018 76.66 249th 1293 80.7%
2019 72.55 313th 1356 76.9%
2021 52.60 483rd 1241 61.1%
2022 48.13 624th 1369 54.4%
2023 52.27 566th 1367 58.6%
2024 60.54 444th 1363 67.4%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Illini Bluffs Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 33.61 512th 781 34.4%
2023 19.19 768th 805 4.6%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Illini Bluffs Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 59.55 372nd 1161 68.0%
2019 66.06 303rd 1217 75.1%
2021 58.90 290th 1019 71.5%
2022 34.72 772nd 1221 36.8%
2023 47.00 596th 1234 51.7%
2024 71.07 234th 1219 80.8%
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Rank History for Female students at Illini Bluffs Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 81.00 190th 1226 84.5%
2019 68.11 349th 1276 72.6%
2021 55.48 385th 1017 62.1%
2022 41.39 693rd 1286 46.1%
2023 49.20 569th 1275 55.4%
2024 55.76 474th 1251 62.1%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Illini Bluffs Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 24.24 577th 674 14.4%
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Rank History for Male students at Illini Bluffs Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 62.83 381st 1223 68.8%
2019 74.62 275th 1296 78.8%
2021 41.32 541st 1048 48.4%
2022 52.67 508th 1286 60.5%
2023 54.57 492nd 1292 61.9%
2024 62.85 387th 1264 69.4%
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Rank History for White students at Illini Bluffs Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 64.38 282nd 889 68.3%
2019 58.20 350th 905 61.3%
2021 40.70 454th 813 44.2%
2022 31.78 627th 898 30.2%
2023 34.13 600th 895 33.0%
2024 43.90 478th 875 45.4%
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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 Illini Bluffs Middle School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 68 1 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 0 69
1990 68 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 0 68
1991 61 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 61
1992 71 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 71
1993 396 3 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 400
1994 384 1 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 387
1995 397 0 2 1 0 n/a n/a 0 400
1996 397 0 2 1 0 n/a n/a 0 400
1997 371 0 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 373
1998 376 0 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 378
1999 352 1 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 355
2000 344 4 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 350
2001 334 4 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 339
2002 210 4 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 214
2003 210 4 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 214
2004 219 2 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 222
2005 195 3 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 199
2006 205 3 0 1 0 n/a n/a 1 210
2007 219 4 1 4 1 n/a n/a 0 229
2008 206 1 2 4 0 n/a n/a 0 213
2009 204 1 3 3 1 n/a n/a 3 215
2010 200 1 1 4 1 n/a n/a 4 211
2011 191 0 0 4 4 0 10 0 209
2012 200 3 0 6 4 0 8 0 221
2013 205 1 1 4 1 0 9 0 221
2014 201 1 1 5 1 0 8 0 217
2015 179 1 1 5 3 0 6 0 195
2016 178 0 0 8 4 0 4 0 194
2017 192 1 0 6 2 0 5 0 206
2018 207 1 0 9 0 0 6 0 223
2019 201 3 0 8 0 0 5 0 217
2020 196 1 0 11 0 0 8 0 216
2021 191 2 0 7 0 0 9 0 209
2022 179 2 0 7 0 1 9 0 198
2023 189 2 0 6 0 1 7 0 205

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 Illini Bluffs Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 69 1.0 69.0 n/a
1990 68 1.0 68.0 n/a
1991 61 1.0 61.0 n/a
1992 71 1.0 71.0 n/a
1993 400 19.0 21.1 n/a
1994 387 20.0 19.3 n/a
1995 400 19.0 21.1 n/a
1996 400 19.0 21.1 n/a
1997 373 19.0 19.6 n/a
1998 378 19.0 19.9 n/a
1999 355 19.0 18.7 n/a
2000 350 19.0 18.4 n/a
2001 339 18.0 18.8 n/a
2002 214 17.0 12.6 n/a
2003 214 17.0 12.6 n/a
2004 222 17.0 13.1 13.5
2005 199 16.0 12.4 14.1
2006 210 16.0 13.1 13.4
2007 229 12.0 19.1 11.8
2008 213 10.0 21.3 16.4
2009 215 10.0 21.5 13.7
2010 211 10.0 21.1 19.3
2011 209 10.0 20.9 22
2012 221 10.0 22.1 23.5
2013 221 15.5 14.1 26.7
2014 217 11.9 18.2 24.9
2015 195 14.0 13.9 27.2
2016 194 12.0 16.1 22.7
2017 206 11.2 18.3 29.1
2018 223 11.0 20.2 28.3
2019 217 13.0 16.6 29
2020 216 13.0 16.6 27.3
2021 209 n/a n/a n/a
2022 198 14.4 13.7 27.3
2023 205 13.5 15.1 29.3

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 Illini Bluffs Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 69 1.0 69.0 n/a
1990 68 1.0 68.0 n/a
1991 61 1.0 61.0 n/a
1992 71 1.0 71.0 n/a
1993 400 19.0 21.1 n/a
1994 387 20.0 19.3 n/a
1995 400 19.0 21.1 n/a
1996 400 19.0 21.1 n/a
1997 373 19.0 19.6 n/a
1998 378 19.0 19.9 n/a
1999 355 19.0 18.7 n/a
2000 350 19.0 18.4 n/a
2001 339 18.0 18.8 n/a
2002 214 17.0 12.6 n/a
2003 214 17.0 12.6 n/a
2004 222 17.0 13.1 13.5
2005 199 16.0 12.4 14.1
2006 210 16.0 13.1 13.4
2007 229 12.0 19.1 11.8
2008 213 10.0 21.3 16.4
2009 215 10.0 21.5 13.7
2010 211 10.0 21.1 19.3
2011 209 10.0 20.9 22
2012 221 10.0 22.1 23.5
2013 221 15.5 14.1 26.7
2014 217 11.9 18.2 24.9
2015 195 14.0 13.9 27.2
2016 194 12.0 16.1 22.7
2017 206 11.2 18.3 29.1
2018 223 11.0 20.2 28.3
2019 217 13.0 16.6 29
2020 216 13.0 16.6 27.3
2021 209 n/a n/a n/a
2022 198 14.4 13.7 27.3
2023 205 13.5 15.1 29.3

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

Illini Bluffs Middle School

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YearPolioMeaslesMumpsRubellaHepatitis BVaricellaDTPMeningococcal
201599.5%99.5%99.5%99.5%99.5%99.5%99.5%
201699.0%98.5%98.5%98.5%99.0%98.5%36.6%
201798.6%98.6%98.6%98.6%98.6%98.6%98.1%66.8%
201899.1%99.1%99.1%99.1%99.1%99.1%98.2%98.7%
201999.1%99.1%99.1%99.1%99.1%99.1%99.1%99.1%
202198.5%98.5%98.5%98.5%98.5%98.5%98.5%98.5%
202299.5%99.5%99.5%99.5%99.5%99.5%99.5%99.5%
202396.1%96.1%96.1%96.1%96.1%96.1%96.1%96.1%
202499.5%98.9%98.9%98.9%98.9%99.5%99.5%96.3%

Data source: Illinois State Board of Education
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Illini Bluffs Middle School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $269 (2.5%) $10,491 (97.5%) $10,760
2020 $513 (5.3%) $9,123 (94.7%) $9,636
2021 $717 (6.0%) $11,326 (94.0%) $12,043
2022 $717 (6.0%) $11,326 (94.0%) $12,043
2023 $1,193 (10.7%) $9,983 (89.3%) $11,176
2024 $318 (2.5%) $12,189 (97.5%) $12,507

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Illini Bluffs Middle School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 313th of 1356 Middle schoolsRanks 566th of 1367 Middle schools
 18.3%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts (Illini Bluffs Middle School)50.740.3
 10.4%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Illini Bluffs CUSD 327)50.740.3
 10.4%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Illinois)3534.2
 0.8%
6th Grade Mathematics (Illini Bluffs Middle School)9.57.6
 1.9%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Illini Bluffs CUSD 327)9.57.6
 1.9%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Illinois)25.323.4
 1.9%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Illini Bluffs Middle School)62.614.5
 48.1%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Illini Bluffs CUSD 327)62.614.5
 48.1%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Illinois)41.237.9
 3.3%
7th Grade Mathematics (Illini Bluffs Middle School)38.721
 17.7%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Illini Bluffs CUSD 327)38.721
 17.7%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Illinois)29.926.9
 3%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Illini Bluffs Middle School)58.843.1
 15.7%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Illini Bluffs CUSD 327)58.843.1
 15.7%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Illinois)39.640.5
 0.9%
8th Grade Mathematics (Illini Bluffs Middle School)37.536.9
 0.6%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Illini Bluffs CUSD 327)37.536.9
 0.6%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Illinois)32.625.7
 6.9%
8th Grade Science (Illini Bluffs Middle School)7061.3
 8.7%
   8th Grade Science (Illini Bluffs CUSD 327)7061.3
 8.7%
   8th Grade Science (Illinois)5552
 3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students217205
 5.5%
African American32
 33.3%
American Indian00
Asian00
Hispanic86
 25%
Pacific Islander01
White201189
 6%
Two or More Races57
 40%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients29%29.3%
 0.2%

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

Students who attend Illini Bluffs Middle School usually go on to attend Illini Bluffs High School

In the 2022-23 school year, 205 students attended Illini Bluffs Middle School.

Illini Bluffs Middle School ranks 444th of 1363 Illinois middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.


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