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St Joseph Middle School

Summary:

St Joseph Middle School is a high-performing public middle school in Saint Joseph, Illinois, serving 346 students in grades 5-8. The school is part of the St Joseph CCSD 169 district, which is ranked 78 out of 813 districts in Illinois and has a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.

St Joseph Middle School consistently ranks among the top middle schools in Illinois, earning a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school's academic performance is significantly higher than the state and district averages across all grade levels and subject areas, particularly in mathematics and science. For example, in 2023-2024, 72.3% of students were proficient or better in ELA, compared to 65.2% for the district and 41.2% for the state. The school's performance is also exceptional across different student subgroups, including female students, male students, white students, special education students, and students from low socioeconomic backgrounds.

When compared to nearby middle schools, such as Villa Grove Junior High School, Salt Fork Junior High School, and the Champaign middle schools, St Joseph Middle School stands out as a high-performing institution. The school's student-teacher ratio of 15.3 in 2022-2023 is also lower than many of the nearby schools, which may contribute to its academic success.


Detail:

Public 5-8

 606 E Peters Dr
       Saint Joseph, IL  61873

(217) 469-2334

District: St Joseph CCSD 169

SchoolDigger Rank:
99th of 1,363 Illinois Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $10,667 Help


Students who attend St Joseph Middle School usually attend:

High:    St Joseph-Ogden High School

Feeder schools for St Joseph Middle School:

Elementary:    St Joseph Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio:  15.3 Help
Number of students:  346

Racial breakdown:

White:
92.5%
Hispanic:
3.5%
Asian:
1.7%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  16.8% Help


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Compare Details St Joseph Middle School ranks better than 92.7% of middle schools in Illinois. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 91.79. (See more...)
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Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

St Joseph Middle School:

SchoolDigger ranks St Joseph Middle School 99th of 1363 Illinois public middle schools. (See St Joseph Middle School in the ranking list.)

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St Joseph CCSD 169:

SchoolDigger ranks St Joseph CCSD 169 78th of 813 Illinois school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for St Joseph Middle School

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Rank History for all students at St Joseph Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2007 83.13 131st 1287 89.8%
2008 81.51 168th 1293 87.0%
2009 74.03 330th 1318 75.0%
2010 76.71 276th 1327 79.2%
2011 80.24 189th 1344 85.9%
2012 85.20 103rd 1365 92.5%
2013 78.05 262nd 1367 80.8%
2014 82.46 189th 1322 85.7%
2015 60.52 408th 1302 68.7%
2016 83.53 167th 1294 87.1%
2017 88.95 114th 1293 91.2%
2018 93.08 67th 1293 94.8%
2019 86.20 153rd 1356 88.7%
2021 95.18 50th 1241 96.0%
2022 93.97 73rd 1369 94.7%
2023 93.82 65th 1367 95.2%
2024 91.79 99th 1363 92.7%
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Rank History for Special Education students at St Joseph Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 78.26 79th 792 90.0%
2021 62.31 98th 548 82.1%
2022 71.34 93rd 781 88.1%
2023 66.15 172nd 805 78.6%
2024 73.29 156th 802 80.5%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at St Joseph Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 80.82 126th 1161 89.1%
2019 64.39 322nd 1217 73.5%
2022 93.43 30th 1221 97.5%
2023 94.38 22nd 1234 98.2%
2024 89.75 50th 1219 95.9%
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Rank History for Female students at St Joseph Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 90.18 79th 1226 93.6%
2019 82.34 181st 1276 85.8%
2021 92.74 45th 1017 95.6%
2022 92.32 80th 1286 93.8%
2023 92.06 73rd 1275 94.3%
2024 88.44 108th 1251 91.4%
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Rank History for Male students at St Joseph Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 93.22 57th 1223 95.3%
2019 88.80 106th 1296 91.8%
2021 94.40 41st 1048 96.1%
2022 94.04 56th 1286 95.6%
2023 93.61 57th 1292 95.6%
2024 91.93 84th 1264 93.4%
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Rank History for White students at St Joseph Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 85.19 87th 889 90.2%
2019 73.18 195th 905 78.5%
2021 89.27 53rd 813 93.5%
2022 86.56 80th 898 91.1%
2023 86.09 82nd 895 90.8%
2024 81.57 131st 875 85.0%
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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.

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 St Joseph Middle School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 109 n/a 1 n/a n/a n/a n/a 0 110
1990 121 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 0 121
1991 126 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 126
1992 141 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 141
1993 149 0 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 150
1994 152 0 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 154
1995 159 0 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 160
1996 159 0 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 160
1997 168 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 169
1998 157 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 158
1999 154 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 155
2000 155 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 155
2001 157 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 157
2007 362 7 2 3 0 n/a n/a 0 374
2008 377 6 1 6 0 n/a n/a 0 390
2009 388 6 1 7 0 n/a n/a 0 402
2010 391 6 2 8 0 n/a n/a 1 408
2011 368 4 1 0 2 0 6 0 381
2012 378 7 1 0 2 0 10 0 398
2013 373 7 4 0 2 0 12 0 398
2014 368 8 3 1 1 0 12 0 393
2015 359 3 4 4 1 0 13 0 384
2016 361 1 3 5 1 0 14 0 385
2017 353 2 6 6 1 0 9 0 377
2018 345 4 5 6 1 0 8 0 369
2019 343 5 4 5 1 0 11 0 369
2020 345 8 6 7 1 0 1 0 368
2021 336 10 5 7 0 0 2 0 360
2022 334 8 8 13 0 1 3 0 367
2023 320 3 6 12 0 1 4 0 346

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 St Joseph Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 110 5.0 22.0 n/a
1990 121 5.0 24.2 n/a
1991 126 6.0 21.0 n/a
1992 141 7.0 20.1 n/a
1993 150 7.0 21.4 n/a
1994 154 6.0 25.7 n/a
1995 160 6.0 26.7 n/a
1996 160 6.0 26.7 n/a
1997 169 9.0 18.8 n/a
1998 158 9.0 17.6 n/a
1999 155 9.0 17.2 n/a
2000 155 10.0 15.5 n/a
2001 157 11.0 14.3 n/a
2007 374 21.0 17.8 11.5
2008 390 21.0 18.6 11.8
2009 402 22.5 17.9 13.9
2010 408 24.5 16.6 12.8
2011 381 23.5 16.2 13.1
2012 398 22.3 17.7 11.1
2013 398 27.7 14.3 16.6
2014 393 21.3 18.3 16
2015 384 24.0 16.0 15.9
2016 385 23.0 16.7 12.5
2017 377 22.1 17.0 14.6
2018 369 23.2 15.8 14.9
2019 369 23.8 15.5 14.4
2020 368 22.8 16.1 13.9
2021 360 n/a n/a n/a
2022 367 22.0 16.6 13.6
2023 346 22.5 15.3 16.8

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 St Joseph Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 110 5.0 22.0 n/a
1990 121 5.0 24.2 n/a
1991 126 6.0 21.0 n/a
1992 141 7.0 20.1 n/a
1993 150 7.0 21.4 n/a
1994 154 6.0 25.7 n/a
1995 160 6.0 26.7 n/a
1996 160 6.0 26.7 n/a
1997 169 9.0 18.8 n/a
1998 158 9.0 17.6 n/a
1999 155 9.0 17.2 n/a
2000 155 10.0 15.5 n/a
2001 157 11.0 14.3 n/a
2007 374 21.0 17.8 11.5
2008 390 21.0 18.6 11.8
2009 402 22.5 17.9 13.9
2010 408 24.5 16.6 12.8
2011 381 23.5 16.2 13.1
2012 398 22.3 17.7 11.1
2013 398 27.7 14.3 16.6
2014 393 21.3 18.3 16
2015 384 24.0 16.0 15.9
2016 385 23.0 16.7 12.5
2017 377 22.1 17.0 14.6
2018 369 23.2 15.8 14.9
2019 369 23.8 15.5 14.4
2020 368 22.8 16.1 13.9
2021 360 n/a n/a n/a
2022 367 22.0 16.6 13.6
2023 346 22.5 15.3 16.8

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

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YearPolioMeaslesMumpsRubellaHepatitis BVaricellaDTPMeningococcal
201599.2%99.5%99.5%99.5%76.0%98.4%99.5%
201799.2%98.9%98.9%98.9%76.4%98.9%98.9%51.5%
201899.2%98.6%98.6%98.6%76.4%98.9%99.2%75.8%
201999.5%99.2%99.2%99.2%72.7%99.2%99.5%72.4%
202199.2%99.2%99.2%99.2%99.2%98.9%99.2%73.2%
202299.5%99.2%99.2%99.2%99.2%98.9%99.5%74.9%
202399.4%99.4%99.4%99.4%99.7%99.1%99.7%75.7%
202498.8%98.8%98.8%98.8%99.4%98.8%99.4%78.6%

Data source: Illinois State Board of Education
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Per Pupil Expenditures for St Joseph Middle School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $145 (1.6%) $9,092 (98.4%) $9,237
2020 $338 (3.2%) $10,299 (96.8%) $10,637
2021 $543 (5.3%) $9,675 (94.7%) $10,218
2022 $543 (5.3%) $9,675 (94.7%) $10,218
2023 $724 (7.0%) $9,685 (93.0%) $10,409
2024 $671 (6.3%) $9,996 (93.7%) $10,667

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

Impact of COVID-19 on St Joseph Middle School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 153rd of 1356 Middle schoolsRanks 65th of 1367 Middle schools
 6.5%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
5th Grade English Language Arts (St Joseph Middle School)34.948.8
 13.9%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (St Joseph CCSD 169)34.948.8
 13.9%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Illinois)37.935.2
 2.7%
5th Grade Mathematics (St Joseph Middle School)41.846.3
 4.5%
   5th Grade Mathematics (St Joseph CCSD 169)41.846.3
 4.5%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Illinois)29.825.6
 4.2%
5th Grade Science (St Joseph Middle School)64.475
 10.6%
   5th Grade Science (St Joseph CCSD 169)64.475
 10.6%
   5th Grade Science (Illinois)54.452.4
 2%
6th Grade English Language Arts (St Joseph Middle School)34.454
 19.6%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (St Joseph CCSD 169)34.454
 19.6%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Illinois)3534.2
 0.8%
6th Grade Mathematics (St Joseph Middle School)48.244.8
 3.4%
   6th Grade Mathematics (St Joseph CCSD 169)48.244.8
 3.4%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Illinois)25.323.4
 1.9%
7th Grade English Language Arts (St Joseph Middle School)62.378.8
 16.5%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (St Joseph CCSD 169)62.378.8
 16.5%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Illinois)41.237.9
 3.3%
7th Grade Mathematics (St Joseph Middle School)58.854.5
 4.3%
   7th Grade Mathematics (St Joseph CCSD 169)58.854.5
 4.3%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Illinois)29.926.9
 3%
8th Grade English Language Arts (St Joseph Middle School)68.180.2
 12.1%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (St Joseph CCSD 169)68.180.2
 12.1%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Illinois)39.640.5
 0.9%
8th Grade Mathematics (St Joseph Middle School)61.756.5
 5.2%
   8th Grade Mathematics (St Joseph CCSD 169)61.756.5
 5.2%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Illinois)32.625.7
 6.9%
8th Grade Science (St Joseph Middle School)70.277.6
 7.4%
   8th Grade Science (St Joseph CCSD 169)70.277.6
 7.4%
   8th Grade Science (Illinois)5552
 3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students369346
 6.2%
African American53
 40%
American Indian10
 100%
Asian46
 50%
Hispanic512
 140%
Pacific Islander01
White343320
 6.7%
Two or More Races114
 63.6%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients14.4%16.8%
 2.4%

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Frequently Asked Questions about St Joseph Middle School

Students at St Joseph Middle School are 92% White, 3% Hispanic, 2% Asian, 1% Two or more races.

In the 2022-23 school year, 346 students attended St Joseph Middle School.

Students who attend St Joseph Middle School usually go on to attend St Joseph-Ogden High School

Yes. St Joseph Middle School ranks in the top 7.3% of Illinois middle schools.


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