B+
Above Average
79/100

Limestone Middle Sch

📚 05 – 08 🏫 School
📍 963 N 5000W Rd, Kankakee, IL 60901
Overall
B+
79/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
B+
0.7 grade levels above the U.S. average · 73rd percentile in Illinois
Growth
B
Students gain 0.99 grade levels a year (U.S. average 1.0) · 58th percentile
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

79
Repit Score
out of 100
465
Students
enrolled
14.0:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$16K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)40%73/1000.7 grade levels above the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
📈 Growth (how fast students learn)45%58/100Students gain 0.99 grade levels per school year in 2022–25 (national average ≈ 1.0) and gained 1.16 in 2009–19; 53rd percentile in Illinois (recent period weighted 70%)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)15%87/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 34% 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 +5 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 proficiency30% (+4 pts vs. state avg 26%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2020–21
➗ Math proficiency27% (+5 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
White31%28%reading -7 pts, math -3 pts48th percentile (list)
Low-income30%27%reading +0 pts, math +3 pts67th 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 963 N 5000W Rd
City Kankakee
ZIP Code 60901
District 1718840
NCES School ID 171884002171
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 60901

Understanding the community around Limestone Middle Sch helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $52,915
Per Capita Income $28,309
Poverty Rate 15.6%
Households Earning $100K+ 24.3%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 15.9%
High School or Higher 84.2%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $138,700
Median Rent $980
Owner-Occupied 59.8%
Renter-Occupied 40.2%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Limestone Middle Sch.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 51.8%
Female 48.2%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

White 91.2%
Hispanic/Latino 3.7%
Two or More Races 4.1%
Black 0.4%
Asian 0.4%
American Indian 0.2%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 465
Teachers (FTE) 33.3
Student:Teacher Ratio 14.0:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Limestone Middle Sch?
Limestone Middle Sch has a Repit School Score of 79 out of 100, earning a grade of B+. 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 Limestone Middle Sch?
Limestone Middle Sch has 465 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.0:1.
What grades does Limestone Middle Sch serve?
Limestone Middle Sch serves grades 05 – 08 and is classified as a School. This is a public school.
How much funding does Limestone Middle Sch receive per student?
Limestone Middle Sch receives $15,739 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Limestone Middle Sch in 60901 ▼
Avg Home Value
$165,209
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,249
1-Year Change
+7.8%
% Renters
40.2%

Other Schools in 60901

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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