A
Very Good
87/100

Unity Middle School

📚 05 – 08 🏫 School
📍 453 W Collins St, Mendon, IL 62351
Overall
A
87/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
B+
0.4 grade levels above the U.S. average · 68th percentile in Illinois
Growth
A
Students gain 1.29 grade levels a year (U.S. average 1.0) · 84th 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

87
Repit Score
out of 100
194
Students
enrolled
11.9:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$13K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)40%68/1000.4 grade levels above the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
📈 Growth (how fast students learn)45%84/100Students gain 1.29 grade levels per school year in 2022–25 (national average ≈ 1.0); 84th percentile in Illinois (recent period weighted 70%)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)15%79/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 53% 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 +17 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 proficiency22% (−4 pts vs. state avg 26%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2020–21
➗ Math proficiency8% (−15 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)
Low-income22%8%reading -8 pts, math -16 pts41st 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 453 W Collins St
City Mendon
ZIP Code 62351
District 1725590
NCES School ID 172559006360
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 62351

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

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $76,071
Per Capita Income $36,174
Poverty Rate 5.5%
Households Earning $100K+ 37.5%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 23.6%
High School or Higher 95.2%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $145,600
Median Rent $842
Owner-Occupied 87.9%
Renter-Occupied 12.1%
View full data for ZIP 62351 →

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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Unity Middle School.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 53.1%
Female 46.9%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

White 96.4%
Hispanic/Latino 2.1%
Black 1.0%
Two or More Races 0.5%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 194
Teachers (FTE) 16.3
Student:Teacher Ratio 11.9:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Unity Middle School?
Unity Middle School has a Repit School Score of 87 out of 100, earning a grade of A. 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 Unity Middle School?
Unity Middle School has 194 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.9:1.
What grades does Unity Middle School serve?
Unity Middle School serves grades 05 – 08 and is classified as a School. This is a public school.
How much funding does Unity Middle School receive per student?
Unity Middle School receives $13,067 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is around the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Unity Middle School in 62351 ▼
Avg Home Value
$217,895
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,017
1-Year Change
+15.2%
% Renters
12.1%

Other Schools in 62351

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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