A+
Excellent
96/100

St Joseph Middle School

📚 05 – 08 🏫 School
📍 606 E Peters Dr, Saint Joseph, IL 61873
Overall
A+
96/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
A+
2.5 grade levels above the U.S. average · 93rd percentile in Illinois
Resources
B+
Class size, funding, school size and type

📚 Top 15% in Illinois for achievement

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

96
Repit Score
out of 100
336
Students
enrolled
15.1:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$14K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)75%93/1002.5 grade levels above the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)25%82/100Inputs 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 +12 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 proficiency58% (+32 pts vs. state avg 26%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2020–21
➗ Math proficiency44% (+22 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
White59%44%reading +21 pts, math +13 pts89th percentile (list)
Low-income58%44%reading +28 pts, math +20 pts94th 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 606 E Peters Dr
City Saint Joseph
ZIP Code 61873
District 1737380
NCES School ID 173738005765
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 61873

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

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $101,662
Per Capita Income $42,954
Poverty Rate 2.6%
Households Earning $100K+ 52.9%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 35.4%
High School or Higher 99.4%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $228,700
Median Rent $773
Owner-Occupied 86.1%
Renter-Occupied 13.9%
View full data for ZIP 61873 →

Thinking about moving into this school’s area? See what homes and rents actually cost in ZIP 61873 — values, rent, and how it compares to nearby ZIPs. Free, no signup. See 61873 housing costs →

Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for St Joseph Middle School.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 48.8%
Female 51.2%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

White 93.8%
Hispanic/Latino 2.7%
Black 0.9%
Asian 1.5%
Two or More Races 1.2%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 336
Teachers (FTE) 22.3
Student:Teacher Ratio 15.1:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for St Joseph Middle School?
St Joseph Middle School has a Repit School Score of 96 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 St Joseph Middle School?
St Joseph Middle School has 336 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.1:1.
What grades does St Joseph Middle School serve?
St Joseph Middle School serves grades 05 – 08 and is classified as a School. This is a public school.
How much funding does St Joseph Middle School receive per student?
St Joseph Middle School receives $14,017 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is around the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around St Joseph Middle School in 61873 ▼
Avg Home Value
$293,438
Avg Monthly Rent
$882
1-Year Change
+10.3%
% Renters
13.9%

Other Schools in 61873

View all schools and real estate data for 61873 →

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