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Aplington Middle School

Public 6-8

 610 E Mason St
       Polo, IL  61064-1532

(815) 946-2519

District: Polo CUSD 222

SchoolDigger Rank:
673rd of 1,367 Illinois Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $13,009 Help


Students who attend Aplington Middle School usually attend:

High:    Polo Community High School

Feeder schools for Aplington Middle School:

Elementary:    Centennial Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio:  12.5 Help
Number of students:  115

Racial breakdown:

White:
89.6%
Hispanic:
6.1%
Two or more races:
4.3%

Free/discounted lunch recipients:  45.2% Help


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Compare Details Aplington Middle School ranks better than 50.8% of middle schools in Illinois. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 45.55. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a high school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (89.6%), Hispanic (6.1%), two or more races (4.3%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 45.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Aplington Middle School is 12.5. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Aplington Middle School is $13,009.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Aplington Middle School:

SchoolDigger ranks Aplington Middle School 673rd of 1367 Illinois public middle schools. (See Aplington Middle School in the ranking list.)

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Polo CUSD 222:

SchoolDigger ranks Polo CUSD 222 370th of 823 Illinois school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Aplington Middle School

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Rank History for all students at Aplington Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 76.23 282nd 1185 76.2%
2004 82.12 184th 1204 84.7%
2005 61.06 565th 1209 53.3%
2006 79.47 213th 1272 83.3%
2007 81.70 163rd 1287 87.3%
2008 75.01 311th 1293 75.9%
2009 60.99 594th 1318 54.9%
2010 60.81 599th 1327 54.9%
2011 71.21 404th 1344 69.9%
2012 61.79 578th 1365 57.7%
2013 62.45 501st 1367 63.4%
2014 52.07 658th 1322 50.2%
2015 45.92 612th 1302 53.0%
2016 57.21 480th 1294 62.9%
2017 40.52 738th 1293 42.9%
2018 37.13 778th 1293 39.8%
2019 62.07 460th 1356 66.1%
2021 69.68 297th 1241 76.1%
2022 73.24 300th 1369 78.1%
2023 45.55 673rd 1367 50.8%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Aplington Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 36.80 741st 1161 36.2%
2019 53.11 497th 1217 59.2%
2021 89.06 45th 1019 95.6%
2022 71.94 203rd 1221 83.4%
2023 55.31 438th 1234 64.5%
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Rank History for Female students at Aplington Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 40.47 710th 1226 42.1%
2019 64.77 401st 1276 68.6%
2021 66.34 282nd 1017 72.3%
2022 72.00 289th 1286 77.5%
2023 46.50 619th 1275 51.5%
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Rank History for Male students at Aplington Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 32.19 803rd 1223 34.3%
2019 57.15 485th 1296 62.6%
2021 67.73 254th 1048 75.8%
2022 74.02 260th 1286 79.8%
2023 43.54 648th 1292 49.8%
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Rank History for White students at Aplington Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 23.64 723rd 889 18.7%
2019 46.98 485th 905 46.4%
2021 55.77 321st 813 60.5%
2022 55.66 364th 898 59.5%
2023 25.77 709th 895 20.8%
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Data source: test scores: Illinois State Board of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Enrollment information for Aplington Middle School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 224 n/a 1 n/a n/a n/a n/a 0 225
1990 253 n/a n/a 5 1 n/a n/a 0 259
1991 253 0 0 3 1 n/a n/a 0 257
1992 258 0 1 6 3 n/a n/a 0 268
1993 257 0 1 7 2 n/a n/a 0 267
1994 255 0 0 4 0 n/a n/a 0 259
1995 284 1 0 6 0 n/a n/a 0 291
1996 284 1 0 6 0 n/a n/a 0 291
1997 277 0 0 5 0 n/a n/a 0 282
1998 275 0 0 5 0 n/a n/a 0 280
1999 257 0 1 3 0 n/a n/a 0 261
2000 261 0 1 1 1 n/a n/a 0 264
2001 196 0 0 3 1 n/a n/a 0 200
2002 192 0 3 5 1 n/a n/a 0 201
2003 192 0 3 5 1 n/a n/a 0 201
2004 184 1 1 7 0 n/a n/a 0 193
2005 175 0 2 4 0 n/a n/a 2 183
2006 177 3 1 3 0 n/a n/a 1 185
2007 176 2 1 2 0 n/a n/a 0 181
2008 157 1 0 2 0 n/a n/a 5 165
2009 150 0 1 6 0 n/a n/a 6 163
2010 140 1 2 6 0 n/a n/a 6 155
2011 147 1 0 11 0 0 0 0 159
2012 130 2 1 12 0 0 2 0 147
2013 130 3 0 7 0 0 5 0 145
2014 129 3 0 4 0 0 5 0 141
2015 129 1 0 4 0 0 4 0 138
2016 114 1 0 3 0 0 3 0 121
2017 114 1 0 2 0 0 6 0 123
2018 118 3 0 9 0 0 7 0 137
2019 119 0 0 13 1 0 8 0 141
2020 130 0 0 14 1 0 8 0 153
2021 117 0 0 10 1 0 7 0 135
2022 102 0 0 8 0 0 7 0 117
2023 103 0 0 7 0 0 5 0 115

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Aplington Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 225 12.0 18.7 n/a
1990 259 13.4 19.3 n/a
1991 257 13.5 19.0 n/a
1992 268 13.3 20.1 n/a
1993 267 14.0 19.1 n/a
1994 259 14.4 18.0 n/a
1995 291 16.0 18.2 n/a
1996 291 16.0 18.2 n/a
1997 282 16.0 17.6 n/a
1998 280 17.0 16.5 n/a
1999 261 18.0 14.5 n/a
2000 264 18.0 14.7 n/a
2001 200 14.0 14.3 n/a
2002 201 14.0 14.4 21.4
2003 201 14.0 14.4 21.4
2004 193 15.0 12.9 20.7
2005 183 15.0 12.2 22.7
2006 185 14.0 13.2 22.8
2007 181 15.0 12.1 23.8
2008 165 12.0 13.8 29.4
2009 163 14.0 11.6 34.4
2010 155 15.0 10.3 41.6
2011 159 14.0 11.3 44
2012 147 14.0 10.5 53.1
2013 145 14.2 10.2 42.8
2014 141 13.0 10.8 46.1
2015 138 13.0 10.6 41.3
2016 121 11.0 11.0 43
2017 123 10.7 11.4 38.2
2018 137 10.0 13.7 46
2019 141 10.0 14.1 46.1
2020 153 10.8 14.1 45.8
2021 135 n/a n/a n/a
2022 117 9.5 12.3 41.9
2023 115 9.1 12.5 45.2

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Aplington Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 225 12.0 18.7 n/a
1990 259 13.4 19.3 n/a
1991 257 13.5 19.0 n/a
1992 268 13.3 20.1 n/a
1993 267 14.0 19.1 n/a
1994 259 14.4 18.0 n/a
1995 291 16.0 18.2 n/a
1996 291 16.0 18.2 n/a
1997 282 16.0 17.6 n/a
1998 280 17.0 16.5 n/a
1999 261 18.0 14.5 n/a
2000 264 18.0 14.7 n/a
2001 200 14.0 14.3 n/a
2002 201 14.0 14.4 21.4
2003 201 14.0 14.4 21.4
2004 193 15.0 12.9 20.7
2005 183 15.0 12.2 22.7
2006 185 14.0 13.2 22.8
2007 181 15.0 12.1 23.8
2008 165 12.0 13.8 29.4
2009 163 14.0 11.6 34.4
2010 155 15.0 10.3 41.6
2011 159 14.0 11.3 44
2012 147 14.0 10.5 53.1
2013 145 14.2 10.2 42.8
2014 141 13.0 10.8 46.1
2015 138 13.0 10.6 41.3
2016 121 11.0 11.0 43
2017 123 10.7 11.4 38.2
2018 137 10.0 13.7 46
2019 141 10.0 14.1 46.1
2020 153 10.8 14.1 45.8
2021 135 n/a n/a n/a
2022 117 9.5 12.3 41.9
2023 115 9.1 12.5 45.2

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Immunization Rates

Aplington Middle School

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YearPolioMeaslesMumpsRubellaHepatitis BVaricellaDTPMeningococcal
201598.6%98.6%98.6%98.6%97.8%97.1%98.6%
201699.2%99.2%99.2%99.2%98.4%98.4%26.5%
201798.4%98.4%98.4%98.4%99.2%97.6%98.4%66.7%
201897.8%97.8%97.8%97.8%98.6%96.4%97.8%97.8%
201997.9%97.9%97.9%97.9%98.6%97.2%97.9%96.5%
202198.5%98.5%98.5%98.5%98.5%98.5%98.5%94.8%
202296.6%96.6%96.6%96.6%96.6%96.6%96.6%95.7%
202396.6%96.6%96.6%96.6%97.4%96.6%97.4%95.7%

Data source: Illinois State Board of Education
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Aplington Middle School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $398 (4.7%) $8,040 (95.3%) $8,437
2020 $95 (1.0%) $8,967 (99.0%) $9,062
2021 $123 (1.2%) $10,199 (98.8%) $10,322
2022 $123 (1.2%) $10,199 (98.8%) $10,322
2023 $2,397 (18.4%) $10,612 (81.6%) $13,009

Data source: Illinois Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Aplington Middle School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 460th of 1356 Middle schoolsRanks 673rd of 1367 Middle schools
 15.3%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts (Aplington Middle School)5136.8
 14.2%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Polo CUSD 222)5136.8
 14.2%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Illinois)3534.2
 0.8%
6th Grade Mathematics (Aplington Middle School)29.810.5
 19.3%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Polo CUSD 222)29.810.5
 19.3%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Illinois)25.323.4
 1.9%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Aplington Middle School)63.854.8
 9%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Polo CUSD 222)63.854.8
 9%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Illinois)41.237.9
 3.3%
7th Grade Mathematics (Aplington Middle School)21.231
 9.8%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Polo CUSD 222)21.231
 9.8%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Illinois)29.926.9
 3%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Aplington Middle School)4927.8
 21.2%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Polo CUSD 222)4927.8
 21.2%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Illinois)39.640.5
 0.9%
8th Grade Mathematics (Aplington Middle School)16.35.6
 10.7%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Polo CUSD 222)16.35.6
 10.7%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Illinois)32.625.7
 6.9%
8th Grade Science (Aplington Middle School)52.136.1
 16%
   8th Grade Science (Polo CUSD 222)52.136.1
 16%
   8th Grade Science (Illinois)5552
 3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students141115
 18.4%
African American00
American Indian10
 100%
Asian00
Hispanic137
 46.2%
Pacific Islander00
White119103
 13.4%
Two or More Races85
 37.5%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients46.1%45.2%
 0.9%

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Students at Aplington Middle School are 90% White, 6% Hispanic, 4% Two or more races.

In the 2022-23 school year, 115 students attended Aplington Middle School.

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

Aplington Middle School ranks 673rd of 1367 Illinois middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.


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