Serving 465 students in grades 5-8, Limestone Middle School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 27% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 34% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 5-8
Enrollment: 465 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
Minority Enrollment: 9%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50% in IL
Math Proficiency
: 27% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 34% (Top 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 67% (Top 20%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Limestone Middle School ranks within the top 50% of all 3,426 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Limestone Middle School is 0.17, 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.
Limestone Middle School is ranked #1108 out of 3,426 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Illinois.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
27% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while 34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend Limestone Middle School?
465 students attend Limestone Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Limestone Middle School students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Limestone Middle School?
Limestone Middle School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Limestone Middle School offer ?
Limestone Middle School offers enrollment in grades 5-8
What school district is Limestone Middle School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 5-8
Enrollment: 465 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
Minority Enrollment: 9%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50%
Math Proficiency
: 27% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 34% (Top 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 67% (Top 20%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
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