For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 57 students in 61501, IL.
The top ranked public middle school in 61501, IL is Astoria Junior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle school in zipcode 61501 have an average math proficiency score of 5% (versus the Illinois public middle school average of 24%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 29% statewide average). Middle schools in 61501, IL have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 2% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public middle school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Best 61501, IL Public Middle Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Astoria Junior High School
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
402 N Jefferson St
Astoria, IL 61501
(309) 329-2158
Astoria, IL 61501
(309) 329-2158
Grades: 6-8
| 57 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 61501, IL?
The top ranked public middle schools in 61501, IL include Astoria Junior High School.
How many public middle schools are located in 61501?
1 public middle schools are located in 61501.
What is the racial composition of students in 61501?
61501 public middle schools minority enrollment is 2% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public middle schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
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