A+
Excellent
92/100

Roanoke-Benson High School

📚 09 – 12 🏫 High School
📍 208 W High St, Roanoke, IL 61561
Overall
A+
92/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
A
Reading 35% · Math 35% proficient · 83rd percentile in Illinois
Graduation
A
95% earn a regular diploma in 4 years
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

92
Repit Score
out of 100
143
Students
enrolled
8.9:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$18K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Academics (reading & math)55%83/100reading 79th percentile, math 86th percentile among Illinois high schools (2020–21 state tests)
🎓 Graduation (4-year, diploma only)25%83/10095% graduate on time with a regular diploma
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)20%90/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 19% 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 +4 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 proficiency35% (+8 pts vs. state avg 26%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2020–21
➗ Math proficiency35% (+12 pts vs. state avg 22%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2020–21
🎓 Graduation rate95% (+10 pts vs. state avg 85%)
Four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate, class of 2018

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
White35%35%reading -7 pts, math -2 pts69th percentile (list)
Low-income35%35%reading +3 pts, math +7 pts82nd 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 208 W High St
City Roanoke
ZIP Code 61561
District 1734140
NCES School ID 173414003501
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 61561

Understanding the community around Roanoke-Benson High School helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $72,143
Per Capita Income $36,071
Poverty Rate 2.5%
Households Earning $100K+ 32.8%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 23.3%
High School or Higher 94.4%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $147,500
Median Rent $1,107
Owner-Occupied 79.8%
Renter-Occupied 20.2%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Roanoke-Benson High School.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 49.7%
Female 50.4%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

White 90.9%
Hispanic/Latino 3.5%
Black 3.5%
Two or More Races 2.1%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 143
Teachers (FTE) 16.1
Student:Teacher Ratio 8.9:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Roanoke-Benson High School?
Roanoke-Benson High School has a Repit School Score of 92 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, plus the on-time graduation rate, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Roanoke-Benson High School?
Roanoke-Benson High School has 143 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 8.9:1.
What grades does Roanoke-Benson High School serve?
Roanoke-Benson High School serves grades 09 – 12 and is classified as a High School. This is a public school.
How much funding does Roanoke-Benson High School receive per student?
Roanoke-Benson High School receives $17,560 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Roanoke-Benson High School in 61561 ▼
Avg Home Value
$188,750
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,008
1-Year Change
+17.2%
% Renters
20.2%

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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