B+
Above Average
83/100

Pana Jr High School

📚 06 – 08 🏫 Middle 💎 Hidden Gem
📍 203 W 8th St, Pana, IL 62557
Overall
B+
83/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
B
0.2 grade levels above the U.S. average · 64th percentile in Illinois
Growth
B+
Students gain 1.35 grade levels a year (U.S. average 1.0) · 76th percentile
Resources
B+
Class size, funding, school size and type

💎 Hidden gem

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

83
Repit Score
out of 100
257
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%64/1000.2 grade levels above the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
📈 Growth (how fast students learn)45%76/100Students gain 1.35 grade levels per school year in 2022–25 (national average ≈ 1.0) and gained 1.04 in 2009–19; 89th percentile in Illinois (recent period weighted 70%)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)15%84/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

💎 Hidden gem. Most students here come from low-income families, yet they learn faster than the national average — 1.35 grade levels a year in 2022–25, and above average before the pandemic too. Growth like this is the clearest sign of what a school adds.

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 +14 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 proficiency28% (+2 pts vs. state avg 26%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2020–21
➗ Math proficiency13% (−9 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
White27%12%reading -11 pts, math -19 pts25th percentile (list)
Low-income27%12%reading -3 pts, math -12 pts51st 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 203 W 8th St
City Pana
ZIP Code 62557
District 1730630
NCES School ID 173063003184
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 62557

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

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $53,060
Per Capita Income $30,440
Poverty Rate 2.3%
Households Earning $100K+ 22.7%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 18.4%
High School or Higher 90.4%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $94,800
Median Rent $685
Owner-Occupied 77.0%
Renter-Occupied 23.0%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Pana Jr High School.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 48.6%
Female 51.4%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

White 92.6%
Two or More Races 3.9%
Hispanic/Latino 2.0%
Black 0.8%
American Indian 0.8%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 257
Teachers (FTE) 21.1
Student:Teacher Ratio 12.2:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Pana Jr High School?
Pana Jr High School has a Repit School Score of 83 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 Pana Jr High School?
Pana Jr High School has 257 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.2:1.
What grades does Pana Jr High School serve?
Pana Jr High School serves grades 06 – 08 and is classified as a Middle. This is a public school.
How much funding does Pana Jr High School receive per student?
Pana Jr High School receives $15,804 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Pana Jr High School in 62557 ▼
Avg Home Value
$110,836
Avg Monthly Rent
$855
1-Year Change
+11.0%
% Renters
23.0%

Other Schools in 62557

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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