Mades-johnstone Center ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 32%).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Special education school
- Math Proficiency: <50%
- Reading Proficiency: <50%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
School Overview
The teacher population of 15 teachers has declined by 68% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
n/a
Total Students (19-20)
39 students
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)<50%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)<50%
32%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
13:1
American Indian
(19-20)n/a
n/a
Asian
(19-20)5%
5%
Hispanic
(19-20)8%
26%
Black
(19-20)10%
17%
White
(19-20)69%
48%
Hawaiian
(19-20)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(19-20)8%
4%
Eligible for Free Lunch (19-20)
49%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (11-12)
21%
27%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Mades-johnstone Center often compared to?
Mades-johnstone Centeris often viewed alongside schools like St. Charles North High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% IL state average).
How many students attend Mades-johnstone Center?
39 students attend Mades-johnstone Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of Mades-johnstone Center students are White, 10% of students are Black, 8% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 5% of students are Asian.
What school district is Mades-johnstone Center part of?
Mades-johnstone Center is part of Middle-Valley Special Education Cooperative School District.
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