For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 249 students in 61531, IL.
The top ranked public middle school in 61531, IL is Farmington Central Jr High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle school in zipcode 61531 have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the Illinois public middle school average of 24%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 29% statewide average). Middle schools in 61531, IL have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Illinois public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public middle school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Best 61531, IL Public Middle Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Farmington Central Jr High School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
300 N Lightfoot Rd
Farmington, IL 61531
(309) 245-1000
Farmington, IL 61531
(309) 245-1000
Grades: 6-8
| 249 students
61531, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
322 E Fort St
Farmington, IL 61531
(309) 245-2913
Farmington, IL 61531
(309) 245-2913
Grades: 4-8
| 257 students
362 W Fort St
Farmington, IL 61531
(309) 245-4981
Farmington, IL 61531
(309) 245-4981
Grades: PK-3
| 247 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 61531, IL?
The top ranked public middle schools in 61531, IL include Farmington Central Jr High School.
How many public middle schools are located in 61531?
1 public middle schools are located in 61531.
What is the racial composition of students in 61531?
61531 public middle schools minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public middle schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
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