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Best Middle Schools in Zip Code 62264

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Top rankedNew Athens Junior High191^st of 1,368 Illinois middle schools

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Summary:

The 62264 zip code is home to a single standout middle school, New Athens Junior High, which serves students in grades 6-8. This school has consistently ranked among the top middle schools in Illinois, earning a 4 out of 5 star rating from SchoolDigger and placing 191st out of 1,368 Illinois middle schools in the 2024-2025 school year.

New Athens Junior High's academic performance is exceptional, with 79.8% of students proficient or better in ELA and 56.4% proficient or better in math, significantly outpacing the state averages of 53.1% and 38.5%, respectively. The school also maintains a relatively low chronic absenteeism rate of 25.4%, compared to state and district averages. Despite serving a population with some economic challenges, as indicated by 33.33% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, the school's per-student spending of $12,122 is effectively allocated to support student learning and achievement.

Overall, New Athens CUSD 60 is home to a standout middle school that consistently delivers exceptional academic outcomes, making it a highly desirable option for families in the 62264 zip code area.

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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/reduced lunch (2024-25)	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
New Athens Junior High	Public	6-8	501 Hanft St	New Athens	62264	St. Clair County	New Athens CUSD 60	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(618) 475-2172	95	7	13.9	34.7%	90 (94.7%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (3.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (2.1%)	84.1	191^st of 1368 public middle schools	86.0%		88.3	129^th of 1363 public middle schools	90.5%	62	45.8	78.0	89.7	70.8	79.8	58.5	62.1	45.8	56.4	100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	97.9	$10,162	$102	$10,059

Cities Near Zip Code 62264

City	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank
New Athens	0.61 mi	3	148^th
Red Bud	4.52 mi	8	331^st
Freeburg	6.91 mi	3	83^rd
Marissa	8.15 mi	2	491^st
Smithton	8.36 mi	1	71^st

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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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