Serving 371 students in grades 5-8, Du Quoin Middle 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 15% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 28%). 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 12:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 5-8
Enrollment: 371 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
Minority Enrollment: 15%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50% in IL
Math Proficiency
: 15% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 20% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Du Quoin Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,426 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Du Quoin Middle School is 0.27, 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.
Du Quoin Middle School is ranked #2229 out of 3,426 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while 20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend Du Quoin Middle School?
371 students attend Du Quoin Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
85% of Du Quoin Middle School students are White, 8% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Black, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Du Quoin Middle School?
Du Quoin Middle School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Du Quoin Middle School offer ?
Du Quoin Middle School offers enrollment in grades 5-8
What school district is Du Quoin Middle School part of?
This Place is a hell hole if you are thinking of sending your kid here, do not. This place does nothing about bullying at all and a certain few teachers don't care about their students.
- Posted by Student/Alumni - Dante Clark
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 5-8
Enrollment: 371 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
Minority Enrollment: 15%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 15% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 20% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
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