Pana Junior High School

Summary:

Pana Junior High School is a public middle school serving grades 6-8 in Pana, Illinois, with 264 students and part of the Pana CUSD 8 district. This school consistently outperforms the state and district averages in standardized test scores, with 56.9% of students proficient or better in ELA and 36% in Math, compared to the state averages of 41.2% and 28.4%, respectively. Despite having a high percentage of low-socioeconomic status students, the school's performance for this subgroup is exceptional, ranking in the top 10% of Illinois middle schools.

While the school's overall performance for students with disabilities is average, it ranked in the top 25% of Illinois middle schools in 2021-2022, indicating strong support and programming for these students. However, the school's statewide ranking has fluctuated over the years, and it has seen a significant increase in chronic absenteeism, from 4.0% in 2020-2021 to 33.1% in 2021-2022, which is an area of concern. Pana Junior High School generally outperforms the nearby Morrisonville Junior High School and Central A&M Middle School in both ELA and Math proficiency, but Taylorville Junior High School, located about 16 miles away, has comparable or even higher academic performance in some areas.

The increased investment in resources, with per-student spending rising from $10,832 in 2019-2020 to $13,763 in 2022-2023, may be contributing to the school's strong academic performance, particularly for its low-income and special education students. By learning from the practices of higher-performing nearby schools and continuing to invest in resources, Pana Junior High School can maintain and potentially improve its position as a top-performing middle school in Illinois.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 203 W 8th St
       Pana, IL  62557-1713


(217) 562-6543

District: Pana CUSD 8

SchoolDigger Rank:
314th of 1,363 Illinois Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $14,753 Help


Students who attend Pana Junior High School usually attend:

High:    Pana Senior High School

Feeder schools for Pana Junior High School:

Elementary:    Lincoln Elementary School
    Washington Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio:  12.1 Help
Number of students:  264

Racial breakdown:

White:
94.3%
Two or more races:
2.3%
Hispanic:
1.9%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  67.8% Help


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Compare Details Pana Junior High School ranks better than 77% of middle schools in Illinois. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 72.59. (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 Pana Junior High School is $14,753.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Pana Junior High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Pana Junior High School 314th of 1363 Illinois public middle schools. (See Pana Junior High School in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Pana CUSD 8:

SchoolDigger ranks Pana CUSD 8 388th of 813 Illinois school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Pana Junior High School

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Rank History for all students at Pana Junior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 55.35 595th 1185 49.8%
2004 57.95 597th 1204 50.4%
2005 65.31 495th 1209 59.1%
2006 53.53 693rd 1272 45.5%
2007 53.50 709th 1287 44.9%
2008 62.01 585th 1293 54.8%
2009 58.95 629th 1318 52.3%
2010 44.41 866th 1327 34.7%
2011 35.89 978th 1344 27.2%
2012 43.81 888th 1365 34.9%
2013 65.85 442nd 1367 67.7%
2014 55.02 598th 1322 54.8%
2015 33.69 833rd 1302 36.0%
2016 43.16 694th 1294 46.4%
2017 39.47 754th 1293 41.7%
2018 50.46 596th 1293 53.9%
2019 43.15 721st 1356 46.8%
2021 41.55 630th 1241 49.2%
2022 63.95 403rd 1369 70.6%
2023 57.11 486th 1367 64.4%
2024 72.59 314th 1363 77.0%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Pana Junior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 38.90 311th 602 48.3%
2019 38.37 417th 792 47.3%
2021 39.18 288th 548 47.4%
2022 54.69 193rd 781 75.3%
2023 30.88 535th 805 33.5%
2024 36.33 454th 802 43.4%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Pana Junior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 51.57 492nd 1161 57.6%
2019 48.56 581st 1217 52.3%
2021 53.09 368th 1019 63.9%
2022 75.37 167th 1221 86.3%
2023 66.30 290th 1234 76.5%
2024 83.30 106th 1219 91.3%
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Rank History for Female students at Pana Junior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 59.71 445th 1226 63.7%
2019 42.56 703rd 1276 44.9%
2021 36.62 594th 1017 41.6%
2022 60.39 407th 1286 68.4%
2023 56.98 461st 1275 63.8%
2024 80.04 214th 1251 82.9%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Pana Junior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 38.30 371st 674 45.0%
2024 38.09 352nd 639 44.9%
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Rank History for Male students at Pana Junior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 39.73 696th 1223 43.1%
2019 43.57 660th 1296 49.1%
2021 40.94 545th 1048 48.0%
2022 63.36 367th 1286 71.5%
2023 53.56 512th 1292 60.4%
2024 60.89 407th 1264 67.8%
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Rank History for White students at Pana Junior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 32.17 629th 889 29.2%
2019 24.15 716th 905 20.9%
2021 27.41 598th 813 26.4%
2022 48.33 434th 898 51.7%
2023 37.32 560th 895 37.4%
2024 55.97 359th 875 59.0%
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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.

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Enrollment information for Pana 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 185 n/a 2 n/a n/a n/a n/a 0 187
1990 195 n/a 3 n/a n/a n/a n/a 0 198
1991 214 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 214
1992 183 0 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 184
1993 228 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 228
1994 225 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 225
1995 197 0 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 198
1996 197 0 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 198
1997 213 0 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 214
1998 209 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 209
1999 214 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 214
2000 172 0 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 173
2001 301 1 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 303
2002 298 2 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 301
2003 298 2 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 301
2004 368 3 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 371
2005 336 5 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 343
2006 235 1 1 0 0 n/a n/a 2 239
2007 208 0 2 1 0 n/a n/a 2 213
2008 212 0 1 1 0 n/a n/a 2 216
2009 225 0 1 0 0 n/a n/a 2 228
2010 202 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 5 207
2011 198 3 0 0 1 0 8 0 210
2012 185 1 0 1 0 0 3 0 190
2013 184 0 0 1 0 0 5 0 190
2014 183 0 1 1 0 0 2 0 187
2015 272 0 2 3 0 0 5 0 282
2016 254 1 2 5 1 0 5 0 268
2017 280 0 2 4 2 0 6 0 294
2018 277 2 0 5 0 0 2 0 286
2019 289 2 1 1 0 0 4 0 297
2020 272 2 1 2 0 0 5 0 282
2021 258 2 1 4 1 0 5 0 271
2022 267 4 0 4 1 0 5 0 281
2023 249 3 0 5 1 0 6 0 264

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 Pana Junior High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 187 10.4 17.9 n/a
1990 198 7.9 25.0 n/a
1991 214 8.0 26.7 n/a
1992 184 8.4 21.9 n/a
1993 228 8.4 27.1 n/a
1994 225 10.4 21.6 n/a
1995 198 11.0 18.0 n/a
1996 198 11.0 18.0 n/a
1997 214 10.1 21.2 n/a
1998 209 12.0 17.4 n/a
1999 214 14.8 14.5 n/a
2000 173 14.0 12.4 n/a
2001 303 23.0 13.2 n/a
2002 301 21.0 14.3 48.2
2003 301 21.0 14.3 48.2
2004 371 24.5 15.1 51.2
2005 343 23.0 14.9 45.8
2006 239 16.0 14.9 54.4
2007 213 15.0 14.2 61.6
2008 216 13.0 16.6 54.2
2009 228 14.0 16.3 50
2010 207 12.0 17.2 57.4
2011 210 15.0 14.0 65.2
2012 190 13.0 14.6 62.1
2013 190 13.5 14.0 55.8
2014 187 12.0 15.5 54
2015 282 22.0 12.8 65.2
2016 268 22.0 12.1 67.2
2017 294 22.9 12.8 63.9
2018 286 22.2 12.8 64.3
2019 297 20.9 14.2 64.6
2020 282 23.0 12.2 64.2
2021 271 n/a n/a n/a
2022 281 22.2 12.6 58.4
2023 264 21.7 12.1 67.8

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 Pana Junior High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 187 10.4 17.9 n/a
1990 198 7.9 25.0 n/a
1991 214 8.0 26.7 n/a
1992 184 8.4 21.9 n/a
1993 228 8.4 27.1 n/a
1994 225 10.4 21.6 n/a
1995 198 11.0 18.0 n/a
1996 198 11.0 18.0 n/a
1997 214 10.1 21.2 n/a
1998 209 12.0 17.4 n/a
1999 214 14.8 14.5 n/a
2000 173 14.0 12.4 n/a
2001 303 23.0 13.2 n/a
2002 301 21.0 14.3 48.2
2003 301 21.0 14.3 48.2
2004 371 24.5 15.1 51.2
2005 343 23.0 14.9 45.8
2006 239 16.0 14.9 54.4
2007 213 15.0 14.2 61.6
2008 216 13.0 16.6 54.2
2009 228 14.0 16.3 50
2010 207 12.0 17.2 57.4
2011 210 15.0 14.0 65.2
2012 190 13.0 14.6 62.1
2013 190 13.5 14.0 55.8
2014 187 12.0 15.5 54
2015 282 22.0 12.8 65.2
2016 268 22.0 12.1 67.2
2017 294 22.9 12.8 63.9
2018 286 22.2 12.8 64.3
2019 297 20.9 14.2 64.6
2020 282 23.0 12.2 64.2
2021 271 n/a n/a n/a
2022 281 22.2 12.6 58.4
2023 264 21.7 12.1 67.8

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

Pana Junior High School

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YearPolioMeaslesMumpsRubellaHepatitis BVaricellaMeningococcalDTP
2016100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%98.9%26.9%
2017100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%99.7%67.0%100.0%
201899.3%99.3%99.3%99.3%99.3%99.3%97.6%99.0%
201999.0%99.0%99.0%99.0%99.0%99.0%97.0%99.0%
2021100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%99.6%97.4%100.0%
202299.6%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%99.3%98.1%100.0%
202399.6%99.6%99.6%99.6%99.6%99.3%98.9%99.6%
202499.6%99.6%99.6%99.6%99.6%99.6%97.7%99.6%

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

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,093 (11.4%) $8,521 (88.6%) $9,614
2020 $1,220 (11.3%) $9,612 (88.7%) $10,832
2021 $1,724 (14.5%) $10,160 (85.5%) $11,884
2022 $1,724 (14.5%) $10,160 (85.5%) $11,884
2023 $1,225 (8.9%) $12,538 (91.1%) $13,762
2024 $2,198 (14.9%) $12,556 (85.1%) $14,753

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Pana Junior High School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 721st of 1356 Middle schoolsRanks 486th of 1367 Middle schools
 17.6%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts (Pana Junior High School)38.328.6
 9.7%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Pana CUSD 8)38.328.6
 9.7%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Illinois)3534.2
 0.8%
6th Grade Mathematics (Pana Junior High School)11.718.4
 6.7%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Pana CUSD 8)11.718.4
 6.7%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Illinois)25.323.4
 1.9%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Pana Junior High School)45.646.4
 0.8%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Pana CUSD 8)45.646.4
 0.8%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Illinois)41.237.9
 3.3%
7th Grade Mathematics (Pana Junior High School)19.625.8
 6.2%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Pana CUSD 8)19.625.8
 6.2%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Illinois)29.926.9
 3%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Pana Junior High School)30.251.7
 21.5%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Pana CUSD 8)30.251.7
 21.5%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Illinois)39.640.5
 0.9%
8th Grade Mathematics (Pana Junior High School)14.717.2
 2.5%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Pana CUSD 8)14.717.2
 2.5%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Illinois)32.625.7
 6.9%
8th Grade Science (Pana Junior High School)46.658.8
 12.2%
   8th Grade Science (Pana CUSD 8)46.658.8
 12.2%
   8th Grade Science (Illinois)5552
 3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students297264
 11.1%
African American23
 50%
American Indian01
Asian10
 100%
Hispanic15
 400%
Pacific Islander00
White289249
 13.8%
Two or More Races46
 50%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients64.6%67.8%
 3.2%


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Pana Junior High School ranks 314th of 1363 Illinois middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Students who attend Pana Junior High School usually go on to attend Pana Senior High School

In the 2022-23 school year, 264 students attended Pana Junior High School.

Students at Pana Junior High School are 94% White, 2% Two or more races, 2% Hispanic, 1% African American.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau, the Illinois Department of Public Health and the Illinois State Board of Education.

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