Serving 181 students in grades 6-8, East Alton Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-24% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 10-14% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 181 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 22%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in IL
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
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East Alton Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
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East Alton Middle School's student population of 181 students has declined by 18% over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
181 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
School Calendar
East Alton Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,542 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of East Alton Middle School is 0.37, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2268 out of 3542 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
27%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
50%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
6%
Hispanic
1%
28%
Black
15%
17%
White
78%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
83%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (11-12)
63%
27%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions What is East Alton Middle School's ranking?
East Alton Middle School is ranked #2268 out of 3,542 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% IL state average), while 10-14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend East Alton Middle School?
181 students attend East Alton Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of East Alton Middle School students are White, 15% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of East Alton Middle School?
East Alton Middle School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does East Alton Middle School offer ?
East Alton Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is East Alton Middle School part of?
East Alton Middle School is part of East Alton School District 13.
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