Is Somonauk Middle School a good school?

Yes. Somonauk Middle School ranks in the top 5.9% of Illinois middle schools.

How many students attend Somonauk Middle School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 233 students attended Somonauk Middle School.

What is the racial makeup of Somonauk Middle School?

Students at Somonauk Middle School are 84% White, 11% Hispanic, 3% African American, 3% Asian.

What high school do graduates of Somonauk Middle School attend?

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

Somonauk Middle School

Summary:

Somonauk Middle School is a public middle school serving grades 5-8 in Somonauk, Illinois, with 233 students. As part of the Somonauk CUSD 432 district, which is ranked 247 out of 813 districts in Illinois, Somonauk Middle School has consistently been ranked among the top middle schools in the state, with a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger for most of the past decade.

Somonauk Middle School significantly outperforms the state and district averages in both English Language Arts (ELA) and Mathematics proficiency. In the 2023-2024 school year, 71% of Somonauk students were proficient or better in ELA, compared to 56.9% for the district and 41.2% for the state. In Mathematics, 46.6% of Somonauk students were proficient or better, compared to 35.5% for the district and 28.4% for the state. The school's performance is particularly strong for certain student subgroups, ranking 48th out of 1,251 Illinois middle schools for female students and 24th out of 1,219 for students from low socioeconomic backgrounds, both with 5-star ratings.

While Somonauk Middle School outperforms the state and district averages, some nearby schools, such as Hinckley-Big Rock Middle School and Millbrook Junior High School, also demonstrate strong academic performance, particularly in ELA. Somonauk Middle School's performance for certain subgroups, such as White students and Special Education students, is not as strong as its overall performance, suggesting the school may need to focus on addressing the specific needs of these subgroups to ensure equitable outcomes. Additionally, the school's recent increase in chronic absenteeism, from 1.7% in 2019-2020 to 7.5% in 2021-2022, may warrant further investigation and implementation of strategies to address this issue.

Detail:

Public 5-8

510 W Lasalle St
Somonauk, IL 60552-9795

(815) 498-1866

District: Somonauk CUSD 432

SchoolDigger Rank:
81^st of 1,363 Illinois Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $14,341

Students who attend Somonauk Middle School usually attend:

High:

Somonauk High School

Feeder schools for Somonauk Middle School:

Elementary:

James R Wood Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio: 12.3

Number of students: 233

Racial breakdown:

White:

83.7%

Hispanic:

10.7%

African American:

2.6%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 37.3%

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Performance Trends

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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 93.16. (See more...)

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 Somonauk Middle School is $14,341.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Somonauk Middle School:

SchoolDigger ranks Somonauk Middle School 81^st of 1363 Illinois public middle schools. (See Somonauk Middle School in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Special Education students:

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Somonauk CUSD 432:

SchoolDigger ranks Somonauk CUSD 432 247^th of 813 Illinois school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Somonauk Middle School

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Rank History for all students at Somonauk Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	IL State Percentile
2003	69.14	393^rd	1185	66.8%
2004	77.67	273^rd	1204	77.3%
2005	56.00	640^th	1209	47.1%
2006	72.25	357^th	1272	71.9%
2007	79.46	205^th	1287	84.1%
2008	77.02	263^rd	1293	79.7%
2009	71.69	380^th	1318	71.2%
2010	70.29	416^th	1327	68.7%
2011	76.06	281^st	1344	79.1%
2012	75.25	306^th	1365	77.6%
2013	70.27	374^th	1367	72.6%
2014	72.15	335^th	1322	74.7%
2015	88.76	129^th	1302	90.1%
2016	89.83	100^th	1294	92.3%
2017	86.74	145^th	1293	88.8%
2018	87.92	124^th	1293	90.4%
2019	91.65	78^th	1356	94.2%
2021	92.72	68^th	1241	94.5%
2022	88.36	119^th	1369	91.3%
2023	91.08	101^st	1367	92.6%
2024	93.16	81^st	1363	94.1%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Somonauk Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	IL State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	81.13	97^th	805	88.0%
2024	75.75	140^th	802	82.5%

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

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	IL State Percentile
2018	93.28	33^rd	1161	97.2%
2019	94.95	24^th	1217	98.0%
2021	90.47	40^th	1019	96.1%
2022	83.21	87^th	1221	92.9%
2023	91.73	39^th	1234	96.8%
2024	94.48	24^th	1219	98.0%

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Rank History for Female students at Somonauk Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	IL State Percentile
2018	91.52	65^th	1226	94.7%
2019	92.67	58^th	1276	95.5%
2021	88.96	74^th	1017	92.7%
2022	89.30	106^th	1286	91.8%
2023	91.94	75^th	1275	94.1%
2024	94.38	48^th	1251	96.2%

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Rank History for Male students at Somonauk Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	IL State Percentile
2018	75.92	230^th	1223	81.2%
2019	85.73	145^th	1296	88.8%
2021	89.58	72^nd	1048	93.1%
2022	83.07	150^th	1286	88.3%
2023	87.96	111^th	1292	91.4%
2024	88.37	119^th	1264	90.6%

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Rank History for White students at Somonauk Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	IL State Percentile
2018	76.94	161^st	889	81.9%
2019	82.05	108^th	905	88.1%
2021	87.32	69^th	813	91.5%
2022	74.77	164^th	898	81.7%
2023	82.30	120^th	895	86.6%
2024	84.20	106^th	875	87.9%

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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 Somonauk Middle School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
2002	311	4	4	9	2	n/a	n/a	0	330
2003	311	4	4	9	2	n/a	n/a	0	330
2004	294	1	4	7	0	n/a	n/a	0	306
2005	295	1	0	13	3	n/a	n/a	5	317
2006	292	0	0	12	2	n/a	n/a	7	313
2007	280	0	0	14	0	n/a	n/a	7	301
2008	282	0	1	14	0	n/a	n/a	7	304
2009	278	0	2	15	0	n/a	n/a	9	304
2010	272	0	2	10	0	n/a	n/a	9	293
2011	275	1	2	8	1	0	2	0	289
2012	245	2	1	20	1	0	3	0	272
2013	256	0	1	23	2	0	5	0	287
2014	243	0	1	16	2	0	2	0	264
2015	233	0	1	16	1	0	1	0	252
2016	232	1	1	22	1	0	4	0	261
2017	221	2	1	22	0	0	2	0	248
2018	226	2	1	19	0	0	4	0	252
2019	206	4	1	29	0	0	6	0	246
2020	197	4	1	21	0	0	3	0	226
2021	185	4	2	18	0	0	2	0	211
2022	194	5	5	20	0	0	1	0	225
2023	195	6	6	25	0	0	1	0	233

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 Somonauk Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2002	330	19.0	17.4	7
2003	330	19.0	17.4	7
2004	306	18.0	17.0	8.8
2005	317	16.6	19.1	7.4
2006	313	18.0	17.4	8.2
2007	301	18.0	16.7	9.9
2008	304	17.0	17.9	10.4
2009	304	19.5	15.6	11.9
2010	293	17.0	17.2	13.7
2011	289	17.0	17.0	15.9
2012	272	16.0	17.0	20.6
2013	287	n/a	n/a	22.3
2014	264	17.0	15.5	23.9
2015	252	16.0	15.7	24.2
2016	261	16.0	16.3	26.4
2017	248	16.0	15.5	28.6
2018	252	17.0	14.8	29
2019	246	17.6	13.9	28.5
2020	226	17.3	13.0	34.5
2021	211	n/a	n/a	n/a
2022	225	18.1	12.4	31.6
2023	233	18.9	12.3	37.3

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 Somonauk Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2002	330	19.0	17.4	7
2003	330	19.0	17.4	7
2004	306	18.0	17.0	8.8
2005	317	16.6	19.1	7.4
2006	313	18.0	17.4	8.2
2007	301	18.0	16.7	9.9
2008	304	17.0	17.9	10.4
2009	304	19.5	15.6	11.9
2010	293	17.0	17.2	13.7
2011	289	17.0	17.0	15.9
2012	272	16.0	17.0	20.6
2013	287	n/a	n/a	22.3
2014	264	17.0	15.5	23.9
2015	252	16.0	15.7	24.2
2016	261	16.0	16.3	26.4
2017	248	16.0	15.5	28.6
2018	252	17.0	14.8	29
2019	246	17.6	13.9	28.5
2020	226	17.3	13.0	34.5
2021	211	n/a	n/a	n/a
2022	225	18.1	12.4	31.6
2023	233	18.9	12.3	37.3

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.

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