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Lexington Junior High School

Summary:

Lexington Junior High School is a public middle school in Lexington, Illinois, serving grades 6-8 with a total enrollment of 113 students. The school is part of the Lexington CUSD 7 district, which is ranked 211 out of 813 districts in Illinois and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Lexington Junior High School consistently performs above the state average in English Language Arts (ELA) proficiency, with 60.2% of students proficient or better in 2023-2024, compared to the state average of 41.2%. However, the school's mathematics proficiency is more mixed, with 30.6% of students proficient or better, slightly above the state average of 28.4%. The school's science proficiency rate is particularly strong, with 79.4% of students proficient or better, significantly higher than the state average of 53.2%. Lexington Junior High School's female and male students, as well as its white students and low socioeconomic status students, all perform well, ranking in the top 30% to 40% of Illinois middle schools.

While Lexington Junior High School generally outperforms the nearby Pontiac Junior High School, it lags behind the higher-performing Tri-Valley Middle School, which consistently ranks in the top 15% of Illinois middle schools. Additionally, Lexington Junior High School has seen an increase in chronic absenteeism, from 6.1% in 2019-2020 to 17.1% in 2023-2024, which is higher than the state average. The school's per-student spending has fluctuated, ranging from $8,275 in 2019-2020 to $14,973 in 2021-2022, and its student-teacher ratio has remained relatively stable, ranging from 17 to 17.3 students per teacher in recent years.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 100 E Wall St
       Lexington, IL  61753-1462

(309) 365-2711

District: Lexington CUSD 7

SchoolDigger Rank:
346th of 1,363 Illinois Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $12,104 Help


Students who attend Lexington Junior High School usually attend:

High:    Lexington High School

Feeder schools for Lexington Junior High School:

Elementary:    Lexington Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio:  17.3 Help
Number of students:  113

Racial breakdown:

White:
93.8%
Two or more races:
4.4%
Hispanic:
0.9%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  29.2% Help


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Compare Details Lexington Junior High School ranks better than 74.6% of middle schools in Illinois. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 69.93. (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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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Lexington Junior High School is $12,104.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Lexington Junior High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Lexington Junior High School 346th of 1363 Illinois public middle schools. (See Lexington Junior High School in the ranking list.)

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Lexington CUSD 7:

SchoolDigger ranks Lexington CUSD 7 211th of 813 Illinois school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Lexington Junior High School

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Rank History for all students at Lexington Junior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 86.10 116th 1185 90.2%
2004 82.59 172nd 1204 85.7%
2005 89.29 63rd 1209 94.8%
2006 85.84 86th 1272 93.2%
2007 83.90 109th 1287 91.5%
2008 83.61 131st 1293 89.9%
2009 81.56 166th 1318 87.4%
2010 79.06 216th 1327 83.7%
2011 69.76 431st 1344 67.9%
2012 86.41 72nd 1365 94.7%
2013 89.99 83rd 1367 93.9%
2014 87.24 123rd 1322 90.7%
2015 35.95 788th 1302 39.5%
2016 59.71 447th 1294 65.5%
2017 53.37 539th 1293 58.3%
2018 60.66 451st 1293 65.1%
2019 61.76 463rd 1356 65.9%
2021 73.82 256th 1241 79.4%
2022 73.25 299th 1369 78.2%
2023 55.37 514th 1367 62.4%
2024 69.93 346th 1363 74.6%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Lexington Junior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 50.59 508th 1161 56.2%
2019 51.29 530th 1217 56.5%
2021 69.91 165th 1019 83.8%
2022 60.51 351st 1221 71.3%
2023 63.29 321st 1234 74.0%
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Rank History for Female students at Lexington Junior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 56.01 499th 1226 59.3%
2019 58.99 466th 1276 63.5%
2021 64.11 301st 1017 70.4%
2022 75.13 260th 1286 79.8%
2023 48.45 582nd 1275 54.4%
2024 67.71 345th 1251 72.4%
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Rank History for Male students at Lexington Junior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 61.26 397th 1223 67.5%
2019 61.21 439th 1296 66.1%
2021 70.66 232nd 1048 77.9%
2022 69.68 301st 1286 76.6%
2023 62.99 381st 1292 70.5%
2024 70.36 304th 1264 75.9%
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Rank History for White students at Lexington Junior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 44.81 477th 889 46.3%
2019 40.70 541st 905 40.2%
2021 59.59 286th 813 64.8%
2022 59.62 326th 898 63.7%
2023 38.25 550th 895 38.5%
2024 52.34 400th 875 54.3%
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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 Lexington 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 99 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 0 99
1990 84 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 0 84
1991 99 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 99
1992 101 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 101
1993 83 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 83
1994 79 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 79
1995 111 0 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 112
1996 111 0 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 112
1997 106 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 106
1998 99 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 99
1999 92 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 92
2000 67 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 67
2001 72 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 72
2002 99 1 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 101
2003 99 1 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 101
2004 101 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 102
2005 97 0 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 98
2006 95 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 1 96
2007 100 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 100
2008 77 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 2 79
2009 78 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 3 81
2010 76 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 76
2011 66 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 66
2012 76 0 1 1 0 0 2 0 80
2013 88 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 89
2014 75 0 0 0 0 0 3 0 78
2015 70 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 72
2016 102 1 0 0 0 0 3 0 106
2017 99 3 0 0 0 0 2 0 104
2018 101 2 0 1 1 0 4 0 109
2019 119 2 0 1 1 0 4 0 127
2020 122 1 0 1 0 0 5 0 129
2021 120 1 0 0 0 0 4 0 125
2022 104 0 0 1 0 0 6 0 111
2023 106 0 0 1 0 0 5 1 113

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 Lexington Junior High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 99 4.0 24.7 n/a
1990 84 4.0 21.0 n/a
1991 99 4.0 24.7 n/a
1992 101 4.0 25.2 n/a
1993 83 4.0 20.8 n/a
1994 79 3.0 26.3 n/a
1995 112 4.0 28.0 n/a
1996 112 4.0 28.0 n/a
1997 106 4.0 26.5 n/a
1998 99 4.0 24.8 n/a
1999 92 4.0 23.0 n/a
2000 67 4.0 16.8 n/a
2001 72 3.0 24.0 n/a
2002 101 3.0 33.7 17.8
2003 101 3.0 33.7 17.8
2004 102 4.0 25.5 20.6
2005 98 5.0 19.6 14.3
2006 96 4.0 24.0 11.6
2007 100 4.0 25.0 14
2008 79 4.0 19.8 16.9
2009 81 5.0 16.2 24.4
2010 76 5.0 15.2 23.7
2011 66 5.0 13.2 16.7
2012 80 5.0 16.0 17.5
2013 89 7.2 12.3 15.7
2014 78 5.0 15.6 19.2
2015 72 5.0 14.4 30.6
2016 106 6.0 17.6 30.2
2017 104 6.0 17.3 18.3
2018 109 6.8 15.9 31.2
2019 127 6.0 21.1 25.2
2020 129 5.2 24.5 25.6
2021 125 n/a n/a n/a
2022 111 6.5 17.0 28.8
2023 113 6.5 17.3 29.2

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 Lexington Junior High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 99 4.0 24.7 n/a
1990 84 4.0 21.0 n/a
1991 99 4.0 24.7 n/a
1992 101 4.0 25.2 n/a
1993 83 4.0 20.8 n/a
1994 79 3.0 26.3 n/a
1995 112 4.0 28.0 n/a
1996 112 4.0 28.0 n/a
1997 106 4.0 26.5 n/a
1998 99 4.0 24.8 n/a
1999 92 4.0 23.0 n/a
2000 67 4.0 16.8 n/a
2001 72 3.0 24.0 n/a
2002 101 3.0 33.7 17.8
2003 101 3.0 33.7 17.8
2004 102 4.0 25.5 20.6
2005 98 5.0 19.6 14.3
2006 96 4.0 24.0 11.6
2007 100 4.0 25.0 14
2008 79 4.0 19.8 16.9
2009 81 5.0 16.2 24.4
2010 76 5.0 15.2 23.7
2011 66 5.0 13.2 16.7
2012 80 5.0 16.0 17.5
2013 89 7.2 12.3 15.7
2014 78 5.0 15.6 19.2
2015 72 5.0 14.4 30.6
2016 106 6.0 17.6 30.2
2017 104 6.0 17.3 18.3
2018 109 6.8 15.9 31.2
2019 127 6.0 21.1 25.2
2020 129 5.2 24.5 25.6
2021 125 n/a n/a n/a
2022 111 6.5 17.0 28.8
2023 113 6.5 17.3 29.2

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

Lexington Junior High School

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YearPolioMeaslesMumpsRubellaHepatitis BVaricellaDTPMeningococcal
2015100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%
2016100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%31.8%
2017100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%66.0%
2018100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%99.1%
2019100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%98.4%
2021100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%
2022100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%99.2%
202399.1%99.1%99.1%99.1%99.1%99.1%99.1%99.1%
202497.3%97.3%97.3%97.3%97.3%97.3%97.3%97.3%

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

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $153 (2.0%) $7,356 (98.0%) $7,509
2020 $314 (3.8%) $7,961 (96.2%) $8,275
2021 $1,124 (7.5%) $13,849 (92.5%) $14,973
2022 $1,124 (7.5%) $13,849 (92.5%) $14,973
2023 $592 (5.2%) $10,712 (94.8%) $11,304
2024 $280 (2.3%) $11,824 (97.7%) $12,104

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Lexington Junior High School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 463rd of 1356 Middle schoolsRanks 514th of 1367 Middle schools
 3.5%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts (Lexington Junior High School)4413.5
 30.5%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Lexington CUSD 7)4413.5
 30.5%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Illinois)3534.2
 0.8%
6th Grade Mathematics (Lexington Junior High School)2013.5
 6.5%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Lexington CUSD 7)2013.5
 6.5%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Illinois)25.323.4
 1.9%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Lexington Junior High School)6031.4
 28.6%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Lexington CUSD 7)6031.4
 28.6%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Illinois)41.237.9
 3.3%
7th Grade Mathematics (Lexington Junior High School)4020
 20%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Lexington CUSD 7)4020
 20%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Illinois)29.926.9
 3%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Lexington Junior High School)32.653.8
 21.2%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Lexington CUSD 7)32.653.8
 21.2%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Illinois)39.640.5
 0.9%
8th Grade Mathematics (Lexington Junior High School)23.335.9
 12.6%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Lexington CUSD 7)23.335.9
 12.6%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Illinois)32.625.7
 6.9%
8th Grade Science (Lexington Junior High School)58.576.9
 18.4%
   8th Grade Science (Lexington CUSD 7)58.576.9
 18.4%
   8th Grade Science (Illinois)5552
 3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students127113
 11%
African American20
 100%
American Indian10
 100%
Asian00
Hispanic11
Pacific Islander00
White119106
 10.9%
Two or More Races45
 25%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients25.2%29.2%
 4%

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

Students at Lexington Junior High School are 94% White, 4% Two or more races.

Lexington Junior High School ranks 346th of 1363 Illinois middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 113 students attended Lexington Junior High School.


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