For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 285 students in 62960, IL.
The top ranked public middle school in 62960, IL is Massac Jr High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 62960 have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the Illinois public middle school average of 24%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 29% statewide average). Middle schools in 62960, IL have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Illinois public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Illinois public middle school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Best 62960, IL Public Middle Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Massac Jr High School
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3028 Old Marion Rd
Metropolis, IL 62960
(618) 524-2645
Metropolis, IL 62960
(618) 524-2645
Grades: 7-8
| 285 students
Rank: n/an/a
Starquest Academy Rssp South
Alternative School
1102 W 10th St
Metropolis, IL 62960
(618) 998-1283
Metropolis, IL 62960
(618) 998-1283
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
62960, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
2841 Old Marion Rd
Metropolis, IL 62960
(618) 524-3440
Metropolis, IL 62960
(618) 524-3440
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
619 E 5th St
Metropolis, IL 62960
(618) 524-4621
Metropolis, IL 62960
(618) 524-4621
Grades: PK-4
| 104 students
Massac County Pre-kndrgrtnmetropolis Elementary School (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
1002 Catherine St
Metropolis, IL 62960
(618) 524-2444
Metropolis, IL 62960
(618) 524-2444
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Po Box 151
Metropolis, IL 62960
(618) 524-4315
Metropolis, IL 62960
(618) 524-4315
Grades: 5-6
| 183 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 62960, IL?
The top ranked public middle schools in 62960, IL include Massac Jr High School.
How many public middle schools are located in 62960?
2 public middle schools are located in 62960.
What is the racial composition of students in 62960?
62960 public middle schools minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Illinois public middle schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
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