D
Needs Improvement
40/100

Salt Fork Junior High School

📚 06 – 08 🏫 Middle
📍 7087 N 600 East Rd, Sidell, IL 61876
Overall
D
40/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
C+
0.8 grade levels below the U.S. average · 46th percentile in Illinois
Growth
D
Students gain 0.37 grade levels a year (U.S. average 1.0) · 1st 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

40
Repit Score
out of 100
202
Students
enrolled
18.0:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$14K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)40%46/1000.8 grade levels below the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
📈 Growth (how fast students learn)45%1/100Students gain 0.37 grade levels per school year in 2022–25 (national average ≈ 1.0); 1st percentile in Illinois (recent period weighted 70%)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)15%73/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 55% 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 −3 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 proficiency42% (+16 pts vs. state avg 26%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2020–21
➗ Math proficiency17% (−5 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
White47%17%reading +9 pts, math -14 pts52nd percentile (list)
Low-income42%17%reading +12 pts, math -7 pts68th 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 7087 N 600 East Rd
City Sidell
ZIP Code 61876
District 1701418
NCES School ID 170141806384
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 61876

Understanding the community around Salt Fork Junior High School helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $64,821
Per Capita Income $31,221
Poverty Rate 8.5%
Households Earning $100K+ 34.9%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 11.6%
High School or Higher 92.0%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $71,200
Median Rent $810
Owner-Occupied 92.2%
Renter-Occupied 7.8%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Salt Fork Junior High School.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 50.5%
Female 49.5%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

White 93.6%
Two or More Races 3.5%
Hispanic/Latino 1.5%
Black 0.5%
Asian 0.5%
Pacific Islander 0.5%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 202
Teachers (FTE) 11.2
Student:Teacher Ratio 18.0:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Salt Fork Junior High School?
Salt Fork Junior High School has a Repit School Score of 40 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 Salt Fork Junior High School?
Salt Fork Junior High School has 202 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 18.0:1.
What grades does Salt Fork Junior High School serve?
Salt Fork Junior High School serves grades 06 – 08 and is classified as a Middle. This is a public school.
How much funding does Salt Fork Junior High School receive per student?
Salt Fork Junior High School receives $13,797 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is around the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Salt Fork Junior High School in 61876 ▼
Avg Home Value
$117,810
Avg Monthly Rent
$909
1-Year Change
+22.7%
% Renters
7.8%

Other Schools in 61876

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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