Middle Schools in St Joseph CCSD 169

Summary:

St. Joseph CCSD 169 in Illinois is home to one standout middle school, St. Joseph Middle School. This school consistently ranks among the top middle schools in the state, with a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger and impressive proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Mathematics that far exceed state averages.

St. Joseph Middle School has seen steady improvement in its rankings over the past three years, moving from 99th in 2023-2024 to 57th in 2024-2025 among Illinois middle schools. The school's strong focus on STEM education is evident in its high science proficiency rates for 5th and 8th-grade students. With a relatively low student-teacher ratio of 15:1 and per-student spending above the state average, the school appears to be well-resourced and dedicated to providing a high-quality education to its 336 students.

While St. Joseph Middle School's academic performance is undoubtedly impressive, the school's relatively low percentage of free and reduced-price lunch recipients may raise questions about equity and access for students from lower-income backgrounds. Nonetheless, the school's consistent excellence and commitment to its students make it a standout example in the St. Joseph CCSD 169 district and the broader Illinois middle school landscape.

District Detail

404 S 5th St
Saint Joseph, IL 61873-9073

(217) 469-2291

SchoolDigger Rank:
53^rd of 811 Illinois districts

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Grades served: PK, KG-8
Students: 748

Primary Schools: 1
Middle Schools: 1
High Schools: 0
Alternative Schools: 0

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				ISA Science (2025)		IAR English Language Arts (2025)					IAR Mathematics (2025)					% Polio (2024)	% Measles (2024)	% Mumps (2024)	% Rubella (2024)	% Hepatitis B (2024)	% Varicella (2024)	% DTP (2024)	% Meningococcal (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2025)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	ISA Science 5th Grade	ISA Science 8th Grade	IAR English Language Arts 5th Grade	IAR English Language Arts 6th Grade	IAR English Language Arts 7th Grade	IAR English Language Arts 8th Grade	IAR English Language Arts All Grades	IAR Mathematics 5th Grade	IAR Mathematics 6th Grade	IAR Mathematics 7th Grade	IAR Mathematics 8th Grade	IAR Mathematics All Grades	% Polio All Grades	% Measles All Grades	% Mumps All Grades	% Rubella All Grades	% Hepatitis B All Grades	% Varicella All Grades	% DTP All Grades	% Meningococcal All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
St Joseph Middle School	Public	5-8	606 E Peters Dr	Saint Joseph	61873	Champaign County	St Joseph CCSD 169	No	(n/a)	No	No	(217) 469-2334	325	24	13.7	18.8%	300 (92.3%)	2 (0.6%)	10 (3.1%)	6 (1.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (2.2%)	94.7	57^th of 1368 public middle schools	95.8%		91.8	99^th of 1363 public middle schools	92.7%	42	50.6	64.8	65.8	91.0	88.4	87.0	83.0	58.2	65.7	75.3	64.1	65.9	98.8	98.8	98.8	98.8	99.4	98.8	99.4	78.6	$10,925	$137	$10,788

Districts nearby

District	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank
St Joseph Ogden CHSD 305	0.49 mi	1	95^th
Prairieview-Ogden CCSD 197	4.23 mi	3	202^nd
Heritage CUSD 8	6.24 mi	2	237^th
Urbana School District 116	7.47 mi	10	786^th
Champaign/Ford ROE	7.73 mi	4

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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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Middle Schools in St Joseph CCSD 169

District Detail

St Joseph Middle School

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