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Knoxville Junior High School

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Knoxville Junior High School ranks 588 th of 1368 Illinois middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 5-8

588^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 1,368 Illinois Middle Schools

Better than 57% of Illinois middle schools

Summary

Knoxville Junior High School is a public middle school serving grades 5-8 in Knoxville, Illinois, with 249 students. The school is part of the Knoxville CUSD 202 district, which is ranked 438 out of 811 districts in Illinois and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger. Over the past several years, Knoxville Junior High School's statewide ranking has fluctuated between 505 and 968 out of around 1,300 Illinois middle schools, with a current ranking of 588 and a 3-star rating.

Knoxville Junior High School's test scores are generally below the state averages, particularly in mathematics, with only 27.3% of students proficient or better in IAR/Mathematics compared to the state average of 38.5%. However, the school performs better in English Language Arts, with 56.2% of students proficient or better compared to the state's 53.1%. The school has also struggled with high chronic absenteeism rates, reaching 26.3% in 2023-2024, which is significantly higher than the state average. When compared to nearby middle schools, such as Elmwood Junior High School and Williamsfield Middle School, Knoxville Junior High School's performance is generally lower.

The high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch at Knoxville Junior High School, reaching 45.38% in 2023-2024, suggests that the school serves a relatively disadvantaged population, which may contribute to the school's lower academic performance and higher chronic absenteeism rates. Additionally, the differences in performance between student subgroups, such as female and male students, highlight the need for targeted interventions and support to ensure equitable outcomes for all students.

262

Students ?

14.0

Student/teacher ratio ?

$13,221

Per pupil spending ?

36.3%

Free/discounted lunch ?

701 E Mill St
Knoxville, IL 61448-1521

(309) 289-4126

District: Knoxville CUSD 202

Students who attend Knoxville Junior High School usually attend:

High:

Knoxville Senior High School

Feeder schools for Knoxville Junior High School:

Elementary:

Mable Woolsey Elementary School

Racial breakdown:

White:

96.2%

Two or more races:

3.1%

African American:

0.4%

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At a glance

▬ Ranking trend: Holding steady — 56th percentile in 2014 → 57th in 2025

Strengths

✓Above the Illinois median (57th percentile)

Worth a look

!Test scores below the Illinois average (38% vs 44% meeting standards)

!Some student groups rank well below the school's overall statewide standing

!Mathematics scores 11 pts below the Illinois average

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school38%

District avg40%

Illinois avg44%

588^th of 1,368

Illinois public middle schools ?

Top 43%▲ up 2 pts since 2016

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

438^th of 811Knoxville CUSD 202 among Illinois districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Illinois percentile	Rating
2025	52.5	588 of 1368	57.0%	★★★☆☆
2024	33.9	839 of 1363	38.4%	★★☆☆☆
2023	34.5	852 of 1367	37.7%	★★☆☆☆
2022	28.6	939 of 1369	31.4%	★★☆☆☆
2021	23.0	968 of 1241	22.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2019	44.6	697 of 1356	48.6%	★★☆☆☆
2018	53.0	560 of 1293	56.7%	★★★☆☆
2017	55.6	505 of 1293	60.9%	★★★☆☆
2016	51.3	580 of 1294	55.2%	★★★☆☆
2014	55.9	583 of 1322	55.9%	★★★☆☆
2013	56.2	605 of 1367	55.7%	★★★☆☆
2012	64.3	535 of 1365	60.8%	★★★☆☆
2011	69.6	437 of 1344	67.5%	★★★☆☆
2010	74.3	338 of 1327	74.5%	★★★★☆
2009	69.7	431 of 1318	67.3%	★★★☆☆
2008	69.7	420 of 1293	67.5%	★★★☆☆
2007	67.5	454 of 1287	64.7%	★★★☆☆
2006	64.0	510 of 1272	59.9%	★★★☆☆
2005	73.3	352 of 1209	70.9%	★★★★☆
2004	82.5	177 of 1204	85.3%	★★★★☆
2003	54.7	608 of 1185	48.7%	★★☆☆☆

Disabled

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Illinois percentile	Rating
2025	33.1	438 of 694	36.9%	★★☆☆☆
2024	36.1	371 of 639	41.9%	★★☆☆☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Illinois percentile	Rating
2025	65.3	388 of 1248	68.9%	★★★☆☆
2024	43.9	652 of 1251	47.9%	★★☆☆☆
2023	39.4	729 of 1275	42.8%	★★☆☆☆
2022	32.3	823 of 1286	36.0%	★★☆☆☆
2021	25.4	763 of 1017	25.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2019	48.4	623 of 1276	51.2%	★★★☆☆
2018	58.4	469 of 1226	61.7%	★★★☆☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Illinois percentile	Rating
2025	46.1	643 of 1229	47.7%	★★☆☆☆
2024	27.8	906 of 1219	25.7%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	26.9	948 of 1234	23.2%	★☆☆☆☆
2022	26.3	954 of 1221	21.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2021	22.6	879 of 1019	13.7%	★☆☆☆☆
2019	37.1	765 of 1217	37.1%	★★☆☆☆
2018	53.2	460 of 1161	60.4%	★★★☆☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Illinois percentile	Rating
2025	43.5	662 of 1271	47.9%	★★☆☆☆
2024	28.3	869 of 1264	31.3%	★★☆☆☆
2023	28.3	902 of 1292	30.2%	★★☆☆☆
2022	25.3	950 of 1286	26.1%	★☆☆☆☆
2021	15.4	963 of 1048	8.1%	☆☆☆☆☆
2019	39.1	738 of 1296	43.1%	★★☆☆☆
2018	47.5	589 of 1223	51.8%	★★★☆☆

Special Education

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Illinois percentile	Rating
2025	48.6	330 of 812	59.4%	★★★☆☆
2024	29.9	551 of 802	31.3%	★★☆☆☆
2023	39.9	405 of 805	49.7%	★★★☆☆
2021	26.0	472 of 548	13.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2019	24.7	700 of 792	11.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2018	24.7	551 of 602	8.5%	☆☆☆☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Illinois percentile	Rating
2025	32.0	628 of 884	29.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2024	17.6	760 of 875	13.1%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	18.4	787 of 895	12.1%	★☆☆☆☆
2022	15.0	814 of 898	9.4%	☆☆☆☆☆
2021	12.8	758 of 813	6.8%	☆☆☆☆☆
2019	24.8	708 of 905	21.8%	★☆☆☆☆
2018	39.5	543 of 889	38.9%	★★☆☆☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

Female (2025)69th percentile+12 vs school

Special Education (2025)59th percentile~ school

Male (2025)48th percentile-9 vs school

Low Socio Economic Status (2025)48th percentile-9 vs school

Disabled (2025)37th percentile-20 vs school

White (2025)29th percentile-28 vs school

By subject vs Illinois (2024-2025) ?

English Language Arts56%+3 vs state

Science33%-10 vs state

Mathematics27%-11 vs state

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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 4th 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 4th Grade	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
Knoxville Junior High School	Public	5-8	701 E Mill St	Knoxville	61448	Knox County	Knoxville CUSD 202	No	(n/a)	No	No	(309) 289-4126	262	19	14.0	36.3%	252 (96.2%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (3.1%)	52.5	588^th of 1368 public middle schools	57.0%		33.9	839^th of 1363 public middle schools	38.4%	251	29.0	37.7		56.5	81.0	40.8	45.6	56.2		17.4	41.3	32.7	21.5	27.3	98.5	98.5	98.5	98.5	98.5	98.1	98.5	73.1	$13,221	$644	$12,577
Lombard Middle School	Public	5-6	1220 E Knox St	Galesburg	61401	Knox County	Galesburg CUSD 205	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(309) 973-2004	534	40	13.3	80.5%	290 (54.3%)	98 (18.4%)	60 (11.2%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	84 (15.7%)								(n/a)	31.0			39.9	31.2			35.6		19.8	13.9			16.9	85.5	89.9	89.9	89.9	95.2	89.3	87.9	4.6	$14,544	$1,181	$13,363
Galesburg Junior High School	Public	7-8	1135 W Fremont St	Galesburg	61401	Knox County	Galesburg CUSD 205	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(309) 973-2002	518	32	16.0	79.0%	290 (56.0%)	91 (17.6%)	59 (11.4%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	76 (14.7%)	26	997^th of 1368 public middle schools	27.1%		24.4	1014^th of 1363 public middle schools	25.6%	17		36.3				30.6	34.8	32.7				13.2	17.8	15.5	94.9	95.2	95.4	95.4	95.0	94.4	95.2	91.8	$14,811	$1,269	$13,542
Williamsfield Middle School	Public	5-8	325 W Kentucky Ave	Williamsfield	61489	Knox County	Williamsfield CUSD 210	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(309) 639-2219	83	8	10.0	50.6%	77 (92.8%)	1 (1.2%)	3 (3.6%)	1 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.2%)	69.7	365^th of 1368 public middle schools	73.3%		41.6	720^th of 1363 public middle schools	47.2%	355	43.8	59.3		68.8	54.2	71.4	59.3	61.7		43.8	37.5	57.1	29.6	39.5	100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	71.3	$19,330	$552	$18,778
Spoon River Valley Junior High School	Public	6-8	35265 N IL Route 97	London Mills	61544	Fulton County	Spoon River Valley CUSD 4	No	(n/a)	No	No	(309) 778-2201	42	6	7.4	47.6%	37 (88.1%)	1 (2.4%)	2 (4.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (4.8%)	52.1	592^nd of 1368 public middle schools	56.7%		54.4	535^th of 1363 public middle schools	60.7%	57		57.1			41.2	50.0	42.9	44.4			29.4	35.7	35.7	33.3	100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	$13,554	$61	$13,493
Elmwood Junior High School	Public	7-8	301 W Butternut St	Elmwood	61529	Peoria County	Elmwood CUSD 322	No	(n/a)	No	No	(309) 742-2851	100	7	13.7	24.0%	92 (92.0%)	4 (4.0%)	1 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (3.0%)	66.2	410^th of 1368 public middle schools	70.0%		78.2	247^th of 1363 public middle schools	81.9%	163		53.1				46.0	63.3	54.5				38.0	53.1	45.5	95.9	95.9	95.9	95.9	95.9	95.9	95.9	95.9	$9,639	$488	$9,151
Abingdon-Avon Middle School	Public	6-8	320 E Woods St	Avon	61415	Fulton County	Abingdon-Avon CUSD 276	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(309) 465-3621	204	14	14.7	51.5%	172 (84.3%)	1 (0.5%)	14 (6.9%)	1 (0.5%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (7.4%)	57.9	512^th of 1368 public middle schools	62.6%		58.4	471^st of 1363 public middle schools	65.4%	41		28.1			62.7	66.7	60.9	62.7			44.1	38.7	15.6	32.3	97.9	97.9	97.9	97.9	98.5	98.5	97.4	95.3	$16,410	$618	$15,793
Central Intermediate School	Public	4-6	401 E 2nd Ave	Monmouth	61462	Warren County	Monmouth-Roseville CUSD 238	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(309) 734-2213	318	25	12.5	59.7%	162 (50.9%)	19 (6.0%)	94 (29.6%)	16 (5.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	27 (8.5%)								(n/a)	40.2		29.6	40.8	35.1			35.0	27.1	26.5	21.3			25.1	99.0	99.0	99.0	99.0	99.3	99.3	99.0	29.6	$13,100	$1,316	$11,785

Frequently Asked Questions about Knoxville Junior High School

What is the racial makeup of Knoxville Junior High School?

Students at Knoxville Junior High School are 96% White, 3% Two or more races.

What high school do graduates of Knoxville Junior High School attend?

Students who attend Knoxville Junior High School usually go on to attend Knoxville Senior High School

What district is Knoxville Junior High School in?

Knoxville CUSD 202

Is Knoxville Junior High School a good school?

Knoxville Junior High School ranks 588^th of 1368 Illinois middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Knoxville Junior High School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 262 students attended Knoxville Junior High School.

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