Serving 253 students in grades 6-8, Sullivan Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 21% (which was lower than the Illinois state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 24% (which was lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 was higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which was lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
253 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
School Rankings
Overall Testing Rank
#1917 out of 3542 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
21%
27%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
6%
Hispanic
2%
28%
Black
1%
16%
White
94%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
36%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sullivan Middle School's ranking?
Sullivan Middle School is ranked #1917 out of 3,542 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
21% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% IL state average), while 24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend Sullivan Middle School?
253 students attend Sullivan Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Sullivan Middle School students are White, 2% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Sullivan Middle School?
Sullivan Middle School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Sullivan Middle School offer ?
Sullivan Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Sullivan Middle School part of?
Sullivan Middle School is part of Sullivan CUSD 300 School District.
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