C+
Average
69/100

Knoxville Jr High School

📚 05 – 08 🏫 School
📍 701 E Mill St, Knoxville, IL 61448
Overall
C+
69/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
C+
1.1 grade levels below the U.S. average · 39th percentile in Illinois
Growth
B+
Students gain 1.06 grade levels a year (U.S. average 1.0) · 67th 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

69
Repit Score
out of 100
249
Students
enrolled
12.2:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$16K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)40%39/1001.1 grade levels below the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
📈 Growth (how fast students learn)45%67/100Students gain 1.06 grade levels per school year in 2022–25 (national average ≈ 1.0) and gained 1.22 in 2009–19; 62nd percentile in Illinois (recent period weighted 70%)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)15%84/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 36% 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 −26 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 proficiency13% (−13 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
White12%8%reading -26 pts, math -23 pts4th percentile (list)
Low-income12%8%reading -18 pts, math -16 pts26th 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 701 E Mill St
City Knoxville
ZIP Code 61448
District 1721390
NCES School ID 172139002406
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 61448

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

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $73,295
Per Capita Income $30,065
Poverty Rate 6.5%
Households Earning $100K+ 30.1%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 23.4%
High School or Higher 96.3%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $132,800
Median Rent $688
Owner-Occupied 85.4%
Renter-Occupied 14.6%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Knoxville Jr High School.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 55.4%
Female 44.6%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

White 92.0%
Hispanic/Latino 4.0%
Two or More Races 3.2%
American Indian 0.4%
Pacific Islander 0.4%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 249
Teachers (FTE) 20.5
Student:Teacher Ratio 12.2:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Knoxville Jr High School?
Knoxville Jr High School has a Repit School Score of 69 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 Knoxville Jr High School?
Knoxville Jr High School has 249 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.2:1.
What grades does Knoxville Jr High School serve?
Knoxville Jr High School serves grades 05 – 08 and is classified as a School. This is a public school.
How much funding does Knoxville Jr High School receive per student?
Knoxville Jr High School receives $15,778 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Knoxville Jr High School in 61448 ▼
Avg Home Value
$162,677
Avg Monthly Rent
$828
1-Year Change
+18.6%
% Renters
14.6%

Other Schools in 61448

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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