For the 2024-25 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 645 students in Mattoon, IL.
The top ranked public middle schools in Mattoon, IL are Life Academy and Mattoon Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Mattoon, IL public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 13% (versus the Illinois public middle school average of 24%), and reading proficiency score of 25% (versus the 29% statewide average). Middle schools in Mattoon have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Illinois public middle school average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Mattoon, IL (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Life Academy
Special Education School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2405 Champaign Ave
Mattoon, IL 61938
(217) 348-7704
Mattoon, IL 61938
(217) 348-7704
Grades: PK-12
| n/a students
Rank: #22.
Mattoon Middle School
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1200 S 9th St
Mattoon, IL 61938
(217) 238-5800
Mattoon, IL 61938
(217) 238-5800
Grades: 6-8
| 645 students
Mattoon, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Armstrong Center Tmh School (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
1400 Piatt Ave
Mattoon, IL 61938
(217) 235-0959
Mattoon, IL 61938
(217) 235-0959
Grades: PK-12
| 130 students
205 S 32nd St
Mattoon, IL 61938
(217) 234-7627
Mattoon, IL 61938
(217) 234-7627
Grades: K-3
| 311 students
Eastern Il Efedual Credit High School (Closed 2013)
Vocational School
1617 Lakeland Blvd
Mattoon, IL 61938
(217) 258-6238
Mattoon, IL 61938
(217) 258-6238
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
1200 S 17th St
Mattoon, IL 61938
(217) 234-7626
Mattoon, IL 61938
(217) 234-7626
Grades: K-3
| 317 students
2405 Champaign Ave
Mattoon, IL 61938
(217) 238-8800
Mattoon, IL 61938
(217) 238-8800
Grades: 7-12
| 163 students
1200 Shelby Ave
Mattoon, IL 61938
(217) 234-4464
Mattoon, IL 61938
(217) 234-4464
Grades: PK-3
| 148 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Mattoon, IL?
The top ranked public middle schools in Mattoon, IL include Life Academy and Mattoon Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Mattoon?
2 public middle schools are located in Mattoon.
What is the racial composition of students in Mattoon?
Mattoon public middle schools minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Illinois public middle schools average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
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