C
Below Average
53/100

Lombard Middle School

📚 05 – 06 🏫 School
📍 1220 E Knox St, Galesburg, IL 61401
Overall
C
53/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
C
Reading 16% · Math 6% proficient · 28th percentile in Illinois
Resources
A+
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

53
Repit Score
out of 100
517
Students
enrolled
12.1:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$23K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Academics (reading & math)75%28/100reading 34th percentile, math 22nd percentile among Illinois middle schools (2020–21 state tests)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)25%96/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 81% 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 −7 points worse 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 proficiency16% (−10 pts vs. state avg 26%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2020–21
➗ Math proficiency6% (−16 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
White22%8%reading -16 pts, math -23 pts15th percentile (list)
Black8%3%reading -4 pts, math -3 pts38th percentile (list)
Hispanic5%5%reading -14 pts, math -7 pts11th percentile (list)
Multiracial12%3%reading -20 pts, math -23 pts8th percentile (list)
Low-income16%6%reading -14 pts, math -18 pts30th 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 1220 E Knox St
City Galesburg
ZIP Code 61401
District 1716080
NCES School ID 171608006773
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 61401

Understanding the community around Lombard Middle School helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $45,426
Per Capita Income $28,353
Poverty Rate 13.2%
Households Earning $100K+ 18.4%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 21.0%
High School or Higher 88.5%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $89,800
Median Rent $683
Owner-Occupied 61.2%
Renter-Occupied 38.8%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Lombard Middle School.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 52.8%
Female 47.2%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

White 56.7%
Black 18.4%
Two or More Races 13.7%
Hispanic/Latino 10.8%
Asian 0.4%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 517
Teachers (FTE) 42.7
Student:Teacher Ratio 12.1:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Lombard Middle School?
Lombard Middle School has a Repit School Score of 53 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 Lombard Middle School?
Lombard Middle School has 517 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.1:1.
What grades does Lombard Middle School serve?
Lombard Middle School serves grades 05 – 06 and is classified as a School. This is a public school.
How much funding does Lombard Middle School receive per student?
Lombard Middle School receives $23,463 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Lombard Middle School in 61401 ▼
Avg Home Value
$106,110
Avg Monthly Rent
$872
1-Year Change
+16.6%
% Renters
38.8%

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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