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Aplington Middle School

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Aplington Middle School ranks 663 rd of 1368 Illinois middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 6-8

663^rd

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 1,368 Illinois Middle Schools

Better than 52% of Illinois middle schools

Summary

Aplington Middle School is a public middle school located in Polo, Illinois, serving grades 6-8 with a total enrollment of 105 students. The school is part of the Polo CUSD 222 district, which is ranked 301 out of 811 districts in Illinois and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Aplington Middle School has shown mixed performance on standardized tests compared to the state and district averages. While the school's ELA proficiency rate is slightly above the state average, its math proficiency rate is significantly lower than both the state and district averages. The school has also struggled with high chronic absenteeism rates, which are higher than the state average. Additionally, the school has a relatively high percentage of students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds, with over 40% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch.

When compared to nearby middle schools, such as Byron Middle School, Rock Falls Middle School, Challand Middle School, and Reagan Middle School, Aplington Middle School generally performs worse on standardized tests, particularly in mathematics. The school's performance has also shown a concerning decline over the past few years, with decreases in both ELA and math proficiency rates.

114

Students ?

12.7

Student/teacher ratio ?

$13,093

Per pupil spending ?

48.2%

Free/discounted lunch ?

610 E Mason St
Polo, IL 61064-1532

(815) 946-2519

District: Polo CUSD 222

Students who attend Aplington Middle School usually attend:

High:

Polo Community High School

Feeder schools for Aplington Middle School:

Elementary:

Centennial Elementary School

Racial breakdown:

White:

89.5%

Hispanic:

7.0%

Two or more races:

2.6%

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At a glance

▬ Ranking trend: Holding steady — 53rd percentile in 2015 → 52nd in 2025

Strengths

✓Above the Illinois median (52nd percentile)

Worth a look

!Test scores below the Illinois average (39% vs 46% meeting standards)

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

!Mathematics scores 16 pts below the Illinois average

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school39%

District avg50%

Illinois avg46%

663^rd of 1,368

Illinois public middle schools ?

Top 48%▼ down 1 pts since 2015

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

301^st of 811Polo CUSD 222 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	47.3	663 of 1368	51.5%	★★★☆☆
2024	59.1	461 of 1363	66.2%	★★★☆☆
2023	45.5	673 of 1367	50.8%	★★★☆☆
2022	73.2	300 of 1369	78.1%	★★★★☆
2021	69.7	297 of 1241	76.1%	★★★★☆
2019	62.1	460 of 1356	66.1%	★★★☆☆
2018	37.1	778 of 1293	39.8%	★★☆☆☆
2017	40.5	738 of 1293	42.9%	★★☆☆☆
2016	57.2	480 of 1294	62.9%	★★★☆☆
2015	45.9	612 of 1302	53.0%	★★★☆☆
2014	52.1	658 of 1322	50.2%	★★★☆☆
2013	62.5	501 of 1367	63.4%	★★★☆☆
2012	61.8	578 of 1365	57.7%	★★★☆☆
2011	71.2	404 of 1344	69.9%	★★★★☆
2010	60.8	599 of 1327	54.9%	★★★☆☆
2009	61.0	594 of 1318	54.9%	★★★☆☆
2008	75.0	311 of 1293	75.9%	★★★★☆
2007	81.7	163 of 1287	87.3%	★★★★☆
2006	79.5	213 of 1272	83.3%	★★★★☆
2005	61.1	565 of 1209	53.3%	★★★☆☆
2004	82.1	184 of 1204	84.7%	★★★★☆
2003	76.2	282 of 1185	76.2%	★★★★☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Illinois percentile	Rating
2025	46.6	621 of 1248	50.2%	★★★☆☆
2024	56.9	461 of 1251	63.1%	★★★☆☆
2023	46.5	619 of 1275	51.5%	★★★☆☆
2022	72.0	289 of 1286	77.5%	★★★★☆
2021	66.3	282 of 1017	72.3%	★★★★☆
2019	64.8	401 of 1276	68.6%	★★★☆☆
2018	40.5	710 of 1226	42.1%	★★☆☆☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Illinois percentile	Rating
2025	44.1	664 of 1229	46.0%	★★☆☆☆
2024	63.9	319 of 1219	73.8%	★★★★☆
2023	55.3	438 of 1234	64.5%	★★★☆☆
2022	71.9	203 of 1221	83.4%	★★★★☆
2021	89.1	45 of 1019	95.6%	★★★★★
2019	53.1	497 of 1217	59.2%	★★★☆☆
2018	36.8	741 of 1161	36.2%	★★☆☆☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Illinois percentile	Rating
2025	47.3	608 of 1271	52.2%	★★★☆☆
2024	61.0	404 of 1264	68.0%	★★★☆☆
2023	43.5	648 of 1292	49.8%	★★☆☆☆
2022	74.0	260 of 1286	79.8%	★★★★☆
2021	67.7	254 of 1048	75.8%	★★★★☆
2019	57.2	485 of 1296	62.6%	★★★☆☆
2018	32.2	803 of 1223	34.3%	★★☆☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Illinois percentile	Rating
2025	26.1	686 of 884	22.4%	★☆☆☆☆
2024	40.5	517 of 875	40.9%	★★☆☆☆
2023	25.8	709 of 895	20.8%	★☆☆☆☆
2022	55.7	364 of 898	59.5%	★★★☆☆
2021	55.8	321 of 813	60.5%	★★★☆☆
2019	47.0	485 of 905	46.4%	★★☆☆☆
2018	23.6	723 of 889	18.7%	★☆☆☆☆

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)

Male (2025)52nd percentile~ school

Female (2025)50th percentile~ school

Low Socio Economic Status (2025)46th percentile-6 vs school

White (2025)22nd percentile-29 vs school

By subject vs Illinois (2024-2025) ?

English Language Arts53%~ state avg

Science40%-5 vs state

Mathematics23%-16 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 8th 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 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
Aplington Middle School	Public	6-8	610 E Mason St	Polo	61064	Ogle County	Polo CUSD 222	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(815) 946-2519	114	9	12.7	48.2%	102 (89.5%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (7.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (2.6%)	47.3	663^rd of 1368 public middle schools	51.5%		59.1	461^st of 1363 public middle schools	66.2%	202	40.5	36.4	57.1	70.3	53.2	22.7	28.6	18.9	22.9	96.1	96.1	96.1	96.1	96.1	96.1	96.1	92.2	$13,093	$1,197	$11,897
Reagan Middle School	Public	6-8	620 Division St	Dixon	61021	Lee County	Dixon Unified School District 170	No	(n/a)	No	No	(815) 253-4966	585	37	15.8	55.0%	468 (80.0%)	20 (3.4%)	36 (6.2%)	2 (0.3%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	57 (9.7%)	49.8	625^th of 1368 public middle schools	54.3%		43.2	701^st of 1363 public middle schools	48.6%	76	47.0	42.2	60.3	53.5	51.9	25.7	29.3	25.5	26.8	96.3	96.3	96.3	96.3	96.3	96.3	96.3	96.3	$16,865	$827	$16,038
Challand Middle School	Public	6-8	1700 6th Ave	Sterling	61081	Whiteside County	Sterling CUSD 5	No	(n/a)	No	No	(815) 626-3300	726	44	16.5	62.8%	398 (54.8%)	13 (1.8%)	261 (36.0%)	6 (0.8%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	45 (6.2%)	34.2	874^th of 1368 public middle schools	36.1%		37	792^nd of 1363 public middle schools	41.9%	82	28.1	39.1	34.9	40.0	37.9	23.8	27.9	26.1	26.0	98.8	98.9	98.9	98.9	98.9	98.9	99.2	94.6	$13,868	$568	$13,300
Rock Falls Middle School	Public	6-8	1701 12th Ave	Rock Falls	61071	Whiteside County	Rock Falls Education Service District 13	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(815) 626-2626	246	22	11.3	75.2%	137 (55.7%)	8 (3.3%)	86 (35.0%)	2 (0.8%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (4.5%)	60.4	482^nd of 1368 public middle schools	64.8%		66.7	385^th of 1363 public middle schools	71.8%	97	40.6	52.9	58.7	71.6	60.4	27.1	34.7	40.3	33.5	96.3	97.1	97.1	97.1	96.7	97.1	96.3	96.3	$18,111	$1,370	$16,740
Byron Middle School	Public	6-8	325 N Colfax St	Byron	61010	Ogle County	Byron CUSD 226	No	(n/a)	No	No	(815) 234-5491	366	29	12.6	21.0%	311 (85.0%)	1 (0.3%)	37 (10.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (4.6%)	86.2	173^rd of 1368 public middle schools	87.4%		77.4	262^nd of 1363 public middle schools	80.8%	89	73.1	88.6	82.9	75.4	81.9	45.7	50.4	43.1	46.4	98.4	97.0	97.0	97.0	97.3	96.7	98.4	93.7	$17,858	$291	$17,567

Frequently Asked Questions about Aplington Middle School

What high school do graduates of Aplington Middle School attend?

Students who attend Aplington Middle School usually go on to attend Polo Community High School

What is the racial makeup of Aplington Middle School?

Students at Aplington Middle School are 89% White, 7% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races.

How many students attend Aplington Middle School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 114 students attended Aplington Middle School.

Is Aplington Middle School a good school?

Aplington Middle School ranks 663^rd of 1368 Illinois middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

What district is Aplington Middle School in?

Polo CUSD 222

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