For the 2024-25 school year, there are 14 public middle schools serving 2,537 students in Jefferson County, IL.
The top ranked public middle schools in Jefferson County, IL are Summersville Grade School, Farrington Elementary School and Mcclellan Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Jefferson County, IL public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 18% (versus the Illinois public middle school average of 24%), and reading proficiency score of 25% (versus the 29% statewide average). Middle schools in Jefferson County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Illinois public middle school average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Jefferson County (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Summersville Grade School
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1118 Fairfield Rd
Mount Vernon, IL 62864
(618) 244-8079
Mount Vernon, IL 62864
(618) 244-8079
Grades: PK-8
| 275 students
Rank: #22.
Farrington Elementary School
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
20941 E Divide Rd
Bluford, IL 62814
(618) 755-4414
Bluford, IL 62814
(618) 755-4414
Grades: PK-8
| 52 students
Rank: #33.
Mcclellan Elementary School
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
9475 N Il Highway 148
Mount Vernon, IL 62864
(618) 244-8072
Mount Vernon, IL 62864
(618) 244-8072
Grades: K-8
| 54 students
Rank: #44.
Woodlawn Grade School
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
301 S Central St
Woodlawn, IL 62898
(618) 735-2661
Woodlawn, IL 62898
(618) 735-2661
Grades: PK-8
| 315 students
Rank: #55.
Bethel Grade School
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1201 Bethel Rd
Mount Vernon, IL 62864
(618) 244-8095
Mount Vernon, IL 62864
(618) 244-8095
Grades: PK-8
| 160 students
Rank: #66.
Opdyke-belle Rive Grade School
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
Po Box 189
Opdyke, IL 62872
(618) 756-2492
Opdyke, IL 62872
(618) 756-2492
Grades: PK-8
| 145 students
Rank: #77.
Bluford Grade School
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
901 6th St
Bluford, IL 62814
(618) 732-8242
Bluford, IL 62814
(618) 732-8242
Grades: PK-8
| 249 students
Rank: #88.
Waltonville Grade School
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
802 W Knob St
Waltonville, IL 62894
(618) 279-7221
Waltonville, IL 62894
(618) 279-7221
Grades: PK-8
| 217 students
Rank: #99.
Rome Comm Cons Elementary School
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
233 W South St
Dix, IL 62830
(618) 266-7214
Dix, IL 62830
(618) 266-7214
Grades: PK-8
| 330 students
Rank: #1010.
Field Elementary School
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
21075 N Hails Ln
Texico, IL 62889
(618) 755-4611
Texico, IL 62889
(618) 755-4611
Grades: PK-8
| 235 students
Rank: #1111.
Spring Garden Middle School
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
511 S Elm St
Ina, IL 62846
(618) 437-5361
Ina, IL 62846
(618) 437-5361
Grades: 5-8
| 86 students
Rank: #1212.
Zadok Casey Middle School
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1829 Broadway St
Mount Vernon, IL 62864
(618) 244-8060
Mount Vernon, IL 62864
(618) 244-8060
Grades: 6-8
| 419 students
Rank: n/an/a
Mt Vernon Alternative School
Alternative School
2300 Benton Rd
Mount Vernon, IL 62864
(618) 316-7071
Mount Vernon, IL 62864
(618) 316-7071
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Safe School Program
Alternative School
2300 Benton Rd
Mount Vernon, IL 62864
(618) 316-7071
Mount Vernon, IL 62864
(618) 316-7071
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
Jefferson County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
601 South Gum St
Belle Rive, IL 62810
(618) 756-2486
Belle Rive, IL 62810
(618) 756-2486
Grades: PK-4
| 105 students
Big Muddy River Correctional Center (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
251 North Illinois Hwy 37
Ina, IL 62846
(618) 437-5300
Ina, IL 62846
(618) 437-5300
Grades: 12
| n/a students
901 6th St
Bluford, IL 62814
(618) 732-8242
Bluford, IL 62814
(618) 732-8242
Grades: PK-8
| 284 students
14975 E Bakerville Rd
Mount Vernon, IL 62864
(618) 244-8070
Mount Vernon, IL 62864
(618) 244-8070
Grades: K-8
| 133 students
511 S Elm St
Ina, IL 62846
(618) 437-5361
Ina, IL 62846
(618) 437-5361
Grades: PK-8
| 105 students
Mt Vernon Area Vocational Center (Closed 2013)
Vocational School
320 South 7th St
Mount Vernon, IL 62864
(618) 246-5602
Mount Vernon, IL 62864
(618) 246-5602
Grades: 11-12
| n/a students
Sesr Hamiltonjefferson Cty (Closed 2006)
Vocational School
320 S 7th Street
Mount Vernon, IL 62864
(618) 244-3700
Mount Vernon, IL 62864
(618) 244-3700
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
310 S Elm St
Bluford, IL 62814
(618) 732-6121
Bluford, IL 62814
(618) 732-6121
Grades: 9-12
| 131 students
300 N Central St
Woodlawn, IL 62898
(618) 735-2631
Woodlawn, IL 62898
(618) 735-2631
Grades: 9-12
| 158 students
301 S Central St
Woodlawn, IL 62898
(618) 735-2661
Woodlawn, IL 62898
(618) 735-2661
Grades: PK-8
| 356 students
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Jefferson County, IL?
The top ranked public middle schools in Jefferson County, IL include Summersville Grade School, Farrington Elementary School and Mcclellan Elementary School.
How many public middle schools are located in Jefferson County?
14 public middle schools are located in Jefferson County.
What is the racial composition of students in Jefferson County?
Jefferson County public middle schools minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Illinois public middle schools average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Which public middle schools in Jefferson County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Jefferson County include: Zadok Casey Middle School vs. Rome Comm Cons Elementary School, Mcclellan Elementary School vs. Opdyke-belle Rive Grade School, Bethel Grade School vs. Summersville Grade School
麻豆果冻传媒 Articles
Vouchers for Special Education: Are They a Good Idea?
The article examines the pros and cons of using school vouchers for special education students. It discusses how vouchers can provide more educational options for families but also raises concerns about accountability, funding for public schools, and the implementation of special education laws in private school settings.
What is the Connection Between Home Values and School Performance?
This article explores the relationship between school performance and home values in neighborhoods. It discusses studies showing correlations between school expenditures, ratings, and housing prices, highlighting how this connection affects families' choices and contributes to educational disparities between communities.
September 27, 2024
Understanding RubricsThis article explores the fundamental principles of rubrics in education, focusing on their role as assessment tools. It breaks down the key components of rubrics, including criteria, performance levels, and descriptors. The piece also delves into the two main types of rubrics - holistic and analytic - providing authoritative definitions and explaining their unique applications in educational settings.
