Is Pecatonica Community Middle School a good school?

Pecatonica Community Middle School ranks 553 rd of 1363 Illinois middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Pecatonica Community Middle School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 285 students attended Pecatonica Community Middle School.

What is the racial makeup of Pecatonica Community Middle School?

Students at Pecatonica Community Middle School are 89% White, 4% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races, 2% African American.

What high school do graduates of Pecatonica Community Middle School attend?

Students who attend Pecatonica Community Middle School usually go on to attend Pecatonica High School

Pecatonica Community Middle School

Summary:

Pecatonica Community Middle School is a public middle school serving grades 5-8 in Pecatonica, Illinois, with 285 students. The school is part of the Pecatonica CUSD 321 district, which is ranked 245 out of 813 districts in Illinois and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Pecatonica Community Middle School consistently ranks among the top middle schools in Illinois, reaching as high as 65th out of 1,356 schools in 2018-2019. The school's performance on state assessments is generally above the state and district averages, particularly in English Language Arts and Science. For example, in 2023-2024, 43.4% of Pecatonica students were proficient or better in ELA, compared to 41.2% statewide. In Science, 62.3% of Pecatonica students were proficient or better, compared to 53.2% statewide. The school has also shown strong performance across different student subgroups, including female, male, and low socioeconomic status students.

While Pecatonica Community Middle School outperforms nearby schools like Carl Sandburg Middle School and Abraham Lincoln Middle School in academic achievement and student group performance, the nearby Thurgood Marshall School in Rockford stands out as an exceptional performer, ranking among the top 5 middle schools in Illinois in recent years. Pecatonica Community Middle School's relatively lower chronic absenteeism rate compared to nearby schools may be a factor in its stronger academic outcomes.

Detail:

Public 5-8

1200 Main St
Pecatonica, IL 61063-9440

(815) 239-2612

District: Pecatonica CUSD 321

SchoolDigger Rank:
553^rd of 1,363 Illinois Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $13,314

Students who attend Pecatonica Community Middle School usually attend:

High:

Pecatonica High School

Feeder schools for Pecatonica Community Middle School:

Elementary:

Pecatonica Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio: 15.0

Number of students: 285

Racial breakdown:

White:

89.1%

Hispanic:

4.2%

Two or more races:

3.2%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 23.9%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Pecatonica Community Middle School ranks better than 59.4% of middle schools in Illinois. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 53.33. (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.

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Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Pecatonica Community Middle School is $13,314.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Pecatonica Community Middle School:

SchoolDigger ranks Pecatonica Community Middle School 553^rd of 1363 Illinois public middle schools. (See Pecatonica Community Middle School in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Pecatonica CUSD 321:

SchoolDigger ranks Pecatonica CUSD 321 245^th of 813 Illinois school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Pecatonica Community Middle School

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Rank History for all students at Pecatonica Community Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	IL State Percentile
2004	65.82	459^th	1204	61.9%
2005	53.83	669^th	1209	44.7%
2006	50.43	747^th	1272	41.3%
2007	59.20	614^th	1287	52.3%
2008	54.50	706^th	1293	45.4%
2009	70.05	418^th	1318	68.3%
2010	80.90	178^th	1327	86.6%
2011	81.00	176^th	1344	86.9%
2012	80.41	199^th	1365	85.4%
2013	81.65	208^th	1367	84.8%
2014	73.17	320^th	1322	75.8%
2015	82.66	186^th	1302	85.7%
2016	89.96	99^th	1294	92.3%
2017	84.83	165^th	1293	87.2%
2018	92.59	69^th	1293	94.7%
2019	93.18	65^th	1356	95.2%
2021	92.04	73^rd	1241	94.1%
2022	81.21	205^th	1369	85.0%
2023	73.04	299^th	1367	78.1%
2024	53.33	553^rd	1363	59.4%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Pecatonica Community Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	IL State Percentile
2019	74.49	98^th	792	87.6%
2021	52.74	161^st	548	70.6%
2022	42.43	344^th	781	56.0%
2023	21.57	728^th	805	9.6%
2024	51.29	283^rd	802	64.7%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Pecatonica Community Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	IL State Percentile
2018	94.63	26^th	1161	97.8%
2019	93.15	34^th	1217	97.2%
2021	91.10	39^th	1019	96.2%
2022	90.44	42^nd	1221	96.6%
2023	74.87	183^rd	1234	85.2%
2024	43.95	631^st	1219	48.2%

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Rank History for Female students at Pecatonica Community Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	IL State Percentile
2018	90.35	77^th	1226	93.7%
2019	93.26	50^th	1276	96.1%
2021	89.36	68^th	1017	93.3%
2022	82.14	178^th	1286	86.2%
2023	72.90	274^th	1275	78.5%
2024	58.39	450^th	1251	64.0%

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Rank History for Disabled students at Pecatonica Community Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	IL State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	55.89	196^th	674	70.9%

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Rank History for Male students at Pecatonica Community Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	IL State Percentile
2018	93.22	57^th	1223	95.3%
2019	90.17	92^nd	1296	92.9%
2021	88.98	74^th	1048	92.9%
2022	77.80	215^th	1286	83.3%
2023	70.49	296^th	1292	77.1%
2024	49.11	556^th	1264	56.0%

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Rank History for White students at Pecatonica Community Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	IL State Percentile
2018	85.49	84^th	889	90.6%
2019	87.92	61^st	905	93.3%
2021	85.64	80^th	813	90.2%
2022	67.50	237^th	898	73.6%
2023	58.30	328^th	895	63.4%
2024	35.33	574^th	875	34.4%

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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.

Data source: Illinois State Board of Education

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Enrollment information for Pecatonica Community Middle School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
2004	276	0	1	7	0	n/a	n/a	0	284
2005	282	2	3	9	1	n/a	n/a	1	298
2006	312	0	5	9	1	n/a	n/a	0	327
2007	308	0	2	7	0	n/a	n/a	5	322
2008	312	0	0	9	0	n/a	n/a	6	327
2009	302	0	1	9	0	n/a	n/a	4	316
2010	279	2	0	9	0	n/a	n/a	2	292
2011	271	0	0	7	2	1	7	0	288
2012	272	0	1	0	5	0	7	0	285
2013	253	0	1	11	4	0	6	0	275
2014	264	1	4	10	4	0	6	0	289
2015	244	1	4	12	3	0	8	0	272
2016	228	2	3	14	3	0	6	0	256
2017	261	3	4	17	2	0	8	0	295
2018	245	3	3	17	1	0	8	0	277
2019	262	6	3	17	0	0	9	0	297
2020	285	3	3	14	1	0	9	0	315
2021	262	3	3	12	1	0	8	0	289
2022	262	3	2	12	2	0	6	0	287
2023	254	6	2	12	2	0	9	0	285

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 Pecatonica Community Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2004	284	11.0	25.8	10.9
2005	298	13.0	22.9	14.1
2006	327	12.5	26.2	12.2
2007	322	11.0	29.3	13.9
2008	327	14.0	23.4	12.1
2009	316	16.0	19.8	15.4
2010	292	18.0	16.2	22.8
2011	288	18.0	16.0	27.8
2012	285	19.0	15.0	22.1
2013	275	22.3	12.2	22.2
2014	289	17.5	16.5	24.9
2015	272	18.0	15.1	26.1
2016	256	20.0	12.8	30.5
2017	295	20.0	14.7	31.2
2018	277	18.9	14.6	25.6
2019	297	17.9	16.5	24.9
2020	315	20.0	15.7	24.1
2021	289	n/a	n/a	n/a
2022	287	19.7	14.5	19.5
2023	285	19.0	15.0	23.9

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 Pecatonica Community Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2004	284	11.0	25.8	10.9
2005	298	13.0	22.9	14.1
2006	327	12.5	26.2	12.2
2007	322	11.0	29.3	13.9
2008	327	14.0	23.4	12.1
2009	316	16.0	19.8	15.4
2010	292	18.0	16.2	22.8
2011	288	18.0	16.0	27.8
2012	285	19.0	15.0	22.1
2013	275	22.3	12.2	22.2
2014	289	17.5	16.5	24.9
2015	272	18.0	15.1	26.1
2016	256	20.0	12.8	30.5
2017	295	20.0	14.7	31.2
2018	277	18.9	14.6	25.6
2019	297	17.9	16.5	24.9
2020	315	20.0	15.7	24.1
2021	289	n/a	n/a	n/a
2022	287	19.7	14.5	19.5
2023	285	19.0	15.0	23.9

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.

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