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Middle Schools in Mattoon CUSD 2


At a glance
DistrictMattoon CUSD 2517th of 811 Illinois districtsFull district overview →
1
School
610
Students
Top rankedMattoon Middle School628th of 1,368 Illinois middle schools
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Biggest riser
Mattoon Middle School up 26 spots statewide this year
Summary:

Mattoon CUSD 2 is a school district in Illinois that contains a single middle school, Mattoon Middle School. The school serves students in grades 6-8 and faces some academic performance challenges compared to state and district averages, particularly in mathematics and science proficiency.

Mattoon Middle School's statewide ranking has fluctuated in recent years, ranging from 628th out of 1,368 Illinois middle schools in 2024-2025 to 763rd out of 1,367 in 2022-2023. The school's English Language Arts proficiency rates are lower than the state average but higher than the district average, while its mathematics and science proficiency rates lag behind both state and district benchmarks. These performance gaps suggest the school may need to focus on improving instruction and support in these subject areas.

Demographic and socioeconomic factors may also play a role in the school's challenges. Mattoon Middle School has a relatively high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a significant proportion of students from low-income families. Additionally, the Mattoon CUSD 2 district as a whole is ranked 517 out of 811 in Illinois and is rated 2 stars out of 5 by SchoolDigger, suggesting systemic issues that could impact individual school performance. Addressing these factors through targeted interventions and support could be crucial for improving student outcomes at Mattoon Middle School.

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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau, the Illinois Department of Public Health and the Illinois State Board of Education.

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