Serving 53 students in grades 5-8, Meredosia-chambersburg Jr High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤10% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤20% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2025)
- Grades: 5-8
- Enrollment: 53 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 8%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in IL
- Math Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Meredosia-chambersburg Jr High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
Meredosia-chambersburg Jr High School's student population of 53 students has grown by 39% over five school years.
The teacher population of 5 teachers has grown by 150% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
Total Students
53 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
Year Founded
2025
School Rankings
Meredosia-chambersburg Jr High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,542 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Meredosia-chambersburg Jr High School is 0.15, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2608 out of 3542 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
27%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
50%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
6%
28%
Black
n/a
16%
White
92%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
55%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (15-16)
12%
3%
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 is Meredosia-chambersburg Jr High School's ranking?
Meredosia-chambersburg Jr High School is ranked #2608 out of 3,542 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
What schools are Meredosia-chambersburg Jr High School often compared to?
Meredosia-chambersburg Jr High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Jacksonville Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% IL state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend Meredosia-chambersburg Jr High School?
53 students attend Meredosia-chambersburg Jr High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Meredosia-chambersburg Jr High School students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Meredosia-chambersburg Jr High School?
Meredosia-chambersburg Jr High School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Meredosia-chambersburg Jr High School offer ?
Meredosia-chambersburg Jr High School offers enrollment in grades 5-8
What school district is Meredosia-chambersburg Jr High School part of?
Meredosia-chambersburg Jr High School is part of Meredosia-Chambersburg CUSD 11 School District.
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