Serving 646 students in grades 6-8, Edison Middle School ranks in the top 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 22% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 26% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 646 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 59%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in IL
- Math Proficiency: 22% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 26% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 43% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
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Edison Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
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Edison Middle School's student population of 646 students has declined by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 49 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
646 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
49 teachers
School Calendar
Edison Middle School ranks within the top 50% of all 3,542 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Edison Middle School is 0.70, which is more 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
#1721 out of 3542 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
27%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
50%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
7%
6%
Hispanic
10%
28%
Black
34%
17%
White
41%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
52%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
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Edison Middle School is ranked #1721 out of 3,542 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Illinois.
What schools are Edison Middle School often compared to?
Edison Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Franklin Middle School, Jefferson Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
22% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% IL state average), while 26% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend Edison Middle School?
646 students attend Edison Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
41% of Edison Middle School students are White, 34% of students are Black, 10% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 7% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Edison Middle School?
Edison Middle School has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Edison Middle School offer ?
Edison Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Edison Middle School part of?
Edison Middle School is part of Champaign Community Unit School District 4.
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