Serving 547 students in grades 6-8, Stephen Mack Middle School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 61% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 547 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 17%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in IL
- Math Proficiency: 40% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 61% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 80-84% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Stephen Mack Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Stephen Mack Middle School's student population of 547 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
547 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Stephen Mack Middle School ranks within the top 10% of all 3,426 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Stephen Mack Middle School is 0.30, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#339 out of 3426 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)40%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
61%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-84%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
6%
Hispanic
8%
27%
Black
1%
17%
White
83%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
20%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Stephen Mack Middle School's ranking?
Stephen Mack Middle School is ranked #339 out of 3,426 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Illinois.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while 61% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend Stephen Mack Middle School?
547 students attend Stephen Mack Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
83% of Stephen Mack Middle School students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Stephen Mack Middle School?
Stephen Mack Middle School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What grades does Stephen Mack Middle School offer ?
Stephen Mack Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Stephen Mack Middle School part of?
Stephen Mack Middle School is part of Rockton SD 140 School District.
School Reviews
5 12/1/2021
I go to Stephen Mack and it's the most amazing school you would ever go to. All the staff is just so respectable.
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