C+
Average
61/100

Chillicothe Jr High

📚 06 – 08 🏫 Middle
📍 914 W Truitt Ave, Chillicothe, IL 61523
Overall
C+
61/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
A
1.1 grade levels above the U.S. average · 79th percentile in Illinois
Growth
D
Students gain 0.80 grade levels a year (U.S. average 1.0) · 20th percentile
Resources
B+
Class size, funding, school size and type

Each score is graded separately against Illinois schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

61
Repit Score
out of 100
243
Students
enrolled
16.8:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$15K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)40%79/1001.1 grade levels above the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
📈 Growth (how fast students learn)45%20/100Students gain 0.80 grade levels per school year in 2022–25 (national average ≈ 1.0) and gained 0.70 in 2009–19; 27th percentile in Illinois (recent period weighted 70%)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)15%79/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 52% students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. Compared with Illinois schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are +28 points better than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in Illinois. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency56% (+30 pts vs. state avg 26%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2020–21
➗ Math proficiency31% (+9 pts vs. state avg 22%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2020–21

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the Illinois state test (2020–21), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
White57%32%reading +19 pts, math +1 pts80th percentile (list)
Low-income57%32%reading +27 pts, math +8 pts88th percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 914 W Truitt Ave
City Chillicothe
ZIP Code 61523
District 1719970
NCES School ID 171997006015
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 61523

Understanding the community around Chillicothe Jr High helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $70,304
Per Capita Income $38,121
Poverty Rate 5.7%
Households Earning $100K+ 33.0%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 27.8%
High School or Higher 97.4%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $153,300
Median Rent $920
Owner-Occupied 82.8%
Renter-Occupied 17.2%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Chillicothe Jr High.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 58.9%
Female 41.2%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

White 87.7%
Hispanic/Latino 5.4%
Two or More Races 4.1%
Black 2.5%
Asian 0.4%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 243
Teachers (FTE) 14.5
Student:Teacher Ratio 16.8:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Chillicothe Jr High?
Chillicothe Jr High has a Repit School Score of 61 out of 100, earning a grade of C+. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Chillicothe Jr High?
Chillicothe Jr High has 243 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 16.8:1.
What grades does Chillicothe Jr High serve?
Chillicothe Jr High serves grades 06 – 08 and is classified as a Middle. This is a public school.
How much funding does Chillicothe Jr High receive per student?
Chillicothe Jr High receives $14,724 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is around the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Chillicothe Jr High in 61523 ▼
Avg Home Value
$189,921
Avg Monthly Rent
$927
1-Year Change
+9.8%
% Renters
17.2%

Other Schools in 61523

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026