Macomb Junior High School

1525 S Johnson St
Macomb, IL 61455
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 50%
Serving 308 students in grades 7-8, Macomb Junior High 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 21% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 26% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • Grades: 7-8
  • Enrollment: 308 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 26%
  • : Top 50% in IL
  • : 21% (Top 50%)
  • : 26% (Top 50%)
  • : 45-49% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

School Overview

Macomb Junior High School's student population of 308 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has grown by 15% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
Total Students
308 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Macomb Junior High 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 Macomb Junior High School is 0.43, 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.
This School
State Level (IL)
#1670 out of 3426 schools
(Top 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Macomb Junior High School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
(20-21)
21%
28%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Macomb Junior High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Illinois by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
26%
30%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Macomb Junior High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Illinois by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
45-49%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Macomb Junior High School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Illinois by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
2%
6%
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Hispanic
3%
27%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Macomb Junior High School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Illinois by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
12%
17%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Macomb Junior High School and the percentage of Black public school students in Illinois by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
74%
45%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Macomb Junior High School and the percentage of White public school students in Illinois by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Illinois.
0.43
This chart displays the diversity score of Macomb Junior High School and the public school average diversity score of Illinois by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
35%
43%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Macomb Junior High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Illinois by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Macomb Junior High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Illinois by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Macomb Junior High School's ranking?
Macomb Junior High School is ranked #1670 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?
21% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while 26% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend Macomb Junior High School?
308 students attend Macomb Junior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of Macomb Junior High School students are White, 12% of students are Black, 8% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Macomb Junior High School?
Macomb Junior High School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What grades does Macomb Junior High School offer ?
Macomb Junior High School offers enrollment in grades 7-8
What school district is Macomb Junior High School part of?
Macomb Junior High School is part of Macomb CUSD 185 School District.

School Calendar

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Event
Date
Thanksgiving Break - No School
November 27, 2024 (Wednesday)
Spring Break - No School
March 10, 2025 (Monday)
Spring Break - No School
April 18, 2025 (Friday)
Last Day of School - If No Emergency Days Used
May 23, 2025 (Friday)

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • Grades: 7-8
  • Enrollment: 308 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 26%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 21% (Top 50%)
  • : 26% (Top 50%)
  • : 45-49% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

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