C+
Average
65/100

Kingsley Jr High School

📚 06 – 08 🏫 Middle
📍 303 Kingsley St, Normal, IL 61761
Overall
C+
65/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
C+
0.9 grade levels below the U.S. average · 43rd percentile in Illinois
Growth
B
Students gain 1.10 grade levels a year (U.S. average 1.0) · 57th 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

65
Repit Score
out of 100
730
Students
enrolled
14.6:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$16K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)40%43/1000.9 grade levels below the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
📈 Growth (how fast students learn)45%57/100Students gain 1.10 grade levels per school year in 2022–25 (national average ≈ 1.0) and gained 1.00 in 2009–19; 66th percentile in Illinois (recent period weighted 70%)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)15%87/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 41% 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 −19 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 proficiency26% (−0 pts vs. state avg 26%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2020–21
➗ Math proficiency23% (+1 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%26%reading -7 pts, math -5 pts44th percentile (list)
Black8%8%reading -4 pts, math +2 pts51st percentile (list)
Hispanic30%10%reading +11 pts, math -2 pts71st percentile (list)
Asian30%50%reading -29 pts, math -13 pts17th percentile (list)
Multiracial15%15%reading -17 pts, math -10 pts34th percentile (list)
Low-income26%23%reading -4 pts, math -1 pts61st 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 303 Kingsley St
City Normal
ZIP Code 61761
District 1728620
NCES School ID 172862005695
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 61761

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

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $64,335
Per Capita Income $34,989
Poverty Rate 7.7%
Households Earning $100K+ 34.1%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 53.9%
High School or Higher 97.4%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $195,300
Median Rent $925
Owner-Occupied 56.0%
Renter-Occupied 44.0%
View full data for ZIP 61761 →

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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Kingsley Jr High School.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 49.6%
Female 50.4%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

White 62.1%
Black 16.4%
Hispanic/Latino 8.5%
Two or More Races 7.8%
Asian 5.2%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 730
Teachers (FTE) 50.0
Student:Teacher Ratio 14.6:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Kingsley Jr High School?
Kingsley Jr High School has a Repit School Score of 65 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 Kingsley Jr High School?
Kingsley Jr High School has 730 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.6:1.
What grades does Kingsley Jr High School serve?
Kingsley Jr High School serves grades 06 – 08 and is classified as a Middle. This is a public school.
How much funding does Kingsley Jr High School receive per student?
Kingsley Jr High School receives $15,564 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Kingsley Jr High School in 61761 ▼
Avg Home Value
$269,750
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,267
1-Year Change
+4.7%
% Renters
44.0%

Other Schools in 61761

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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