D
Needs Improvement
47/100

Joseph Arthur Middle School

📚 05 – 08 🏫 School
📍 160 Saint Ellen Mine Rd, O Fallon, IL 62269
Overall
D
47/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
C+
1.0 grade levels below the U.S. average · 40th percentile in Illinois
Growth
D
Students gain 0.83 grade levels a year (U.S. average 1.0) · 22nd 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

47
Repit Score
out of 100
252
Students
enrolled
12.6:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$16K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)40%40/1001.0 grade levels below the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
📈 Growth (how fast students learn)45%22/100Students gain 0.83 grade levels per school year in 2022–25 (national average ≈ 1.0) and gained 0.70 in 2009–19; 31st percentile in Illinois (recent period weighted 70%)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)15%84/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

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 proficiency17% (−9 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%12%reading -16 pts, math -19 pts17th percentile (list)
Black12%3%reading +1 pts, math -3 pts45th percentile (list)
Multiracial30%10%reading -2 pts, math -15 pts38th percentile (list)
Low-income17%8%reading -13 pts, math -16 pts33rd 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 160 Saint Ellen Mine Rd
City O Fallon
ZIP Code 62269
District 1709170
NCES School ID 170917006007
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 62269

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

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $99,258
Per Capita Income $46,909
Poverty Rate 1.7%
Households Earning $100K+ 49.4%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 51.0%
High School or Higher 96.2%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $260,400
Median Rent $1,249
Owner-Occupied 73.8%
Renter-Occupied 26.2%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Joseph Arthur Middle School.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 56.4%
Female 43.7%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

White 39.3%
Black 34.5%
Hispanic/Latino 11.1%
Two or More Races 8.7%
Asian 6.0%
American Indian 0.4%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 252
Teachers (FTE) 20.0
Student:Teacher Ratio 12.6:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Joseph Arthur Middle School?
Joseph Arthur Middle School has a Repit School Score of 47 out of 100, earning a grade of D. 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 Joseph Arthur Middle School?
Joseph Arthur Middle School has 252 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.6:1.
What grades does Joseph Arthur Middle School serve?
Joseph Arthur Middle School serves grades 05 – 08 and is classified as a School. This is a public school.
How much funding does Joseph Arthur Middle School receive per student?
Joseph Arthur Middle School receives $15,771 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Joseph Arthur Middle School in 62269 ▼
Avg Home Value
$318,263
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,732
1-Year Change
+6.0%
% Renters
26.2%

Other Schools in 62269

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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