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Unity Junior High School

Summary:

Unity Junior High School is a public middle school located in Tolono, Illinois, serving grades 6-8 with a total enrollment of 346 students. The school is part of the Tolono CUSD 7 district, which is ranked 225 out of 813 districts in Illinois and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Unity Junior High School has consistently ranked in the top 50% of Illinois middle schools over the past several years, with a current ranking of 490 out of 1,363 schools. The school outperforms the state average in English Language Arts (ELA) proficiency for all grades and 8th grade, but its mathematics proficiency is lower than the state average. However, Unity Junior High School's performance on the Illinois Science Assessment (ISA) is strong, with 65.4% of students proficient or better, compared to the state average of 53.2%. While male students and white students perform well, the school's performance for students with low socioeconomic status and special education needs is below average.

Compared to nearby schools, Bement Middle School and Monticello Middle School outperform Unity Junior High School in both ELA and mathematics proficiency, ranking higher in the state. However, the nearby Champaign-based middle schools have significantly lower academic performance compared to Unity Junior High School. To address areas for improvement, the school could consider implementing targeted interventions, supporting underperforming subgroups, and collaborating with high-performing nearby schools.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 1121 County Road 800 N
       Tolono, IL  61880-9300

(217) 485-6735

District: Tolono CUSD 7

SchoolDigger Rank:
490th of 1,363 Illinois Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $14,379 Help


Students who attend Unity Junior High School usually attend:

High:    Unity High School

Feeder schools for Unity Junior High School:

Elementary:    Unity East
    Unity West

Student/teacher ratio:  16.4 Help
Number of students:  346

Racial breakdown:

White:
89.3%
Two or more races:
5.2%
Hispanic:
3.2%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  28% Help


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Compare Details Unity Junior High School ranks better than 64% of middle schools in Illinois. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 57.45. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Unity Junior High School is $14,379.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Unity Junior High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Unity Junior High School 490th of 1363 Illinois public middle schools. (See Unity Junior High School in the ranking list.)

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Tolono CUSD 7:

SchoolDigger ranks Tolono CUSD 7 225th of 813 Illinois school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Unity Junior High School

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Rank History for all students at Unity Junior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 64.50 465th 1185 60.8%
2004 56.53 613th 1204 49.1%
2005 68.57 439th 1209 63.7%
2006 63.01 523rd 1272 58.9%
2007 56.97 650th 1287 49.5%
2008 64.83 528th 1293 59.2%
2009 63.52 541st 1318 59.0%
2010 75.66 301st 1327 77.3%
2011 73.33 343rd 1344 74.5%
2012 72.41 372nd 1365 72.7%
2013 62.97 486th 1367 64.4%
2014 62.51 486th 1322 63.2%
2015 57.45 449th 1302 65.5%
2016 48.96 606th 1294 53.2%
2017 54.78 517th 1293 60.0%
2018 71.35 309th 1293 76.1%
2019 60.25 480th 1356 64.6%
2021 71.44 281st 1241 77.4%
2022 59.36 451st 1369 67.1%
2023 57.23 482nd 1367 64.7%
2024 57.45 490th 1363 64.0%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Unity Junior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 50.38 208th 602 65.4%
2019 31.96 530th 792 33.1%
2021 55.93 139th 548 74.6%
2022 49.92 245th 781 68.6%
2023 37.82 431st 805 46.5%
2024 34.95 472nd 802 41.1%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Unity Junior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 65.91 287th 1161 75.3%
2019 48.26 584th 1217 52.0%
2021 62.59 245th 1019 76.0%
2022 52.16 483rd 1221 60.4%
2023 57.42 406th 1234 67.1%
2024 48.95 537th 1219 55.9%
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Rank History for Female students at Unity Junior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 78.03 224th 1226 81.7%
2019 67.16 364th 1276 71.5%
2021 70.76 248th 1017 75.6%
2022 58.47 426th 1286 66.9%
2023 51.52 536th 1275 58.0%
2024 49.15 566th 1251 54.8%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Unity Junior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 56.39 192nd 674 71.5%
2024 56.03 182nd 639 71.5%
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Rank History for Male students at Unity Junior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 56.90 462nd 1223 62.2%
2019 47.77 612th 1296 52.8%
2021 64.11 284th 1048 72.9%
2022 58.11 443rd 1286 65.6%
2023 60.58 405th 1292 68.7%
2024 63.53 379th 1264 70.0%
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Rank History for White students at Unity Junior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 54.78 378th 889 57.5%
2019 39.34 560th 905 38.1%
2021 57.93 303rd 813 62.7%
2022 42.00 499th 898 44.4%
2023 40.61 515th 895 42.5%
2024 41.61 501st 875 42.7%
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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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Enrollment information for Unity 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 183 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 0 183
1990 199 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 0 199
1991 202 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 202
1992 212 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 212
1993 199 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 199
1994 198 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 198
1995 176 2 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 180
1996 176 2 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 180
1997 196 2 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 199
1998 214 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 214
1999 225 0 4 2 1 n/a n/a 0 232
2000 222 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 222
2001 186 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 186
2002 231 3 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 236
2003 231 3 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 236
2004 240 3 0 1 1 n/a n/a 0 245
2005 202 0 0 1 1 n/a n/a 7 211
2006 201 2 3 1 1 n/a n/a 5 213
2007 318 7 2 2 0 n/a n/a 6 335
2008 331 4 2 7 0 n/a n/a 11 355
2009 340 3 2 0 2 n/a n/a 16 363
2010 351 2 1 0 2 n/a n/a 9 365
2011 360 1 2 1 3 0 12 0 379
2012 373 1 2 2 3 0 12 0 393
2014 413 2 2 1 2 4 18 0 442
2015 379 3 6 1 0 4 22 0 415
2016 361 4 4 0 0 1 21 0 391
2017 335 4 4 1 1 0 23 0 368
2018 348 5 2 4 1 2 14 0 376
2019 356 7 4 3 1 2 14 0 387
2020 371 9 3 4 0 1 21 0 409
2021 334 6 4 6 0 0 24 0 374
2022 317 4 2 6 0 0 19 0 348
2023 309 6 2 11 0 0 18 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 Unity Junior High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 183 13.0 14.0 n/a
1990 199 13.0 15.3 n/a
1991 202 13.0 15.5 n/a
1992 212 13.0 16.3 n/a
1993 199 12.0 16.6 n/a
1994 198 12.0 16.5 n/a
1995 180 13.0 13.8 n/a
1996 180 13.0 13.8 n/a
1997 199 13.0 15.3 n/a
1998 214 13.0 16.5 n/a
1999 232 13.0 17.8 n/a
2000 222 13.0 17.1 n/a
2001 186 13.0 14.3 n/a
2002 236 15.0 15.7 12.7
2003 236 15.0 15.7 12.7
2004 245 14.0 17.5 16.3
2005 211 15.0 14.1 23.5
2006 213 17.0 12.5 23.6
2007 335 17.0 19.7 21
2008 355 18.0 19.7 27.6
2009 363 23.0 15.8 32
2010 365 23.0 15.8 30.6
2011 379 23.0 16.4 28.2
2012 393 22.0 17.8 29.3
2014 442 n/a n/a 31
2015 415 25.0 16.6 40.5
2016 391 29.0 13.4 32.5
2017 368 28.0 13.1 29.6
2018 376 25.1 14.9 27.4
2019 387 23.5 16.4 28.7
2020 409 20.2 20.1 28.9
2021 374 n/a n/a n/a
2022 348 23.1 15.0 26.4
2023 346 21.0 16.4 28

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 Unity Junior High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 183 13.0 14.0 n/a
1990 199 13.0 15.3 n/a
1991 202 13.0 15.5 n/a
1992 212 13.0 16.3 n/a
1993 199 12.0 16.6 n/a
1994 198 12.0 16.5 n/a
1995 180 13.0 13.8 n/a
1996 180 13.0 13.8 n/a
1997 199 13.0 15.3 n/a
1998 214 13.0 16.5 n/a
1999 232 13.0 17.8 n/a
2000 222 13.0 17.1 n/a
2001 186 13.0 14.3 n/a
2002 236 15.0 15.7 12.7
2003 236 15.0 15.7 12.7
2004 245 14.0 17.5 16.3
2005 211 15.0 14.1 23.5
2006 213 17.0 12.5 23.6
2007 335 17.0 19.7 21
2008 355 18.0 19.7 27.6
2009 363 23.0 15.8 32
2010 365 23.0 15.8 30.6
2011 379 23.0 16.4 28.2
2012 393 22.0 17.8 29.3
2014 442 n/a n/a 31
2015 415 25.0 16.6 40.5
2016 391 29.0 13.4 32.5
2017 368 28.0 13.1 29.6
2018 376 25.1 14.9 27.4
2019 387 23.5 16.4 28.7
2020 409 20.2 20.1 28.9
2021 374 n/a n/a n/a
2022 348 23.1 15.0 26.4
2023 346 21.0 16.4 28

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

Unity Junior High School

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YearPolioMeaslesMumpsRubellaHepatitis BVaricellaDTPMeningococcal
201599.8%99.8%99.8%99.8%100.0%99.5%99.8%
201699.7%99.7%99.7%99.7%100.0%99.7%30.4%
201799.7%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%99.7%99.7%66.7%
201899.5%99.7%99.7%99.7%100.0%100.0%99.7%100.0%
201999.5%99.7%99.7%99.7%100.0%100.0%99.7%99.7%
202199.7%99.7%99.7%99.7%99.7%99.7%99.7%97.3%
202299.1%99.1%99.1%99.1%98.9%99.1%99.1%97.4%
202398.9%98.9%98.9%98.9%98.6%98.9%98.9%98.3%
202498.6%98.6%98.6%98.6%98.4%98.6%98.6%97.8%

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

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $108 (1.1%) $9,742 (98.9%) $9,850
2020 $177 (1.9%) $9,093 (98.1%) $9,270
2021 $4,092 (28.8%) $10,094 (71.2%) $14,186
2022 $4,092 (28.8%) $10,094 (71.2%) $14,186
2023 $4,386 (28.8%) $10,819 (71.1%) $15,206
2024 $4,148 (28.8%) $10,231 (71.2%) $14,379

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Unity Junior High School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 480th of 1356 Middle schoolsRanks 482nd of 1367 Middle schools
 0.1%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts (Unity Junior High School)25.629.9
 4.3%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Tolono CUSD 7)25.629.9
 4.3%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Illinois)3534.2
 0.8%
6th Grade Mathematics (Unity Junior High School)27.127.6
 0.5%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Tolono CUSD 7)27.127.6
 0.5%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Illinois)25.323.4
 1.9%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Unity Junior High School)45.521.9
 23.6%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Tolono CUSD 7)45.521.9
 23.6%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Illinois)41.237.9
 3.3%
7th Grade Mathematics (Unity Junior High School)32.625.7
 6.9%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Tolono CUSD 7)32.625.7
 6.9%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Illinois)29.926.9
 3%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Unity Junior High School)39.552.8
 13.3%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Tolono CUSD 7)39.552.8
 13.3%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Illinois)39.640.5
 0.9%
8th Grade Mathematics (Unity Junior High School)39.521.3
 18.2%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Tolono CUSD 7)39.521.3
 18.2%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Illinois)32.625.7
 6.9%
8th Grade Science (Unity Junior High School)57.166
 8.9%
   8th Grade Science (Tolono CUSD 7)57.166
 8.9%
   8th Grade Science (Illinois)5552
 3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students387346
 10.6%
African American76
 14.3%
American Indian10
 100%
Asian42
 50%
Hispanic311
 266.7%
Pacific Islander20
 100%
White356309
 13.2%
Two or More Races1418
 28.6%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients28.7%28%
 0.6%

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In the 2022-23 school year, 346 students attended Unity Junior High School.

Unity Junior High School ranks 490th of 1363 Illinois middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

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

Students at Unity Junior High School are 89% White, 5% Two or more races, 3% Hispanic, 2% African American.


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