Argenta-Oreana Middle School
Argenta, IL · Argenta-Oreana CUSD 1 · Grades 6 - 8
388th of 685 Illinois middle schools statewide · better than 43%▲ Improving
Argenta-Oreana Middle School ranking
SchoolRow ranks Argenta-Oreana Middle School 388th of 685 Illinois middle schools for 2024–25, based on Illinois Report Card 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 43% of middle schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 13th in 2019 to 43th in 2025 — improving.
Argenta-Oreana Middle School test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, Illinois Report Card 2024–25
Argenta-Oreana Middle School students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 178 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 89.5% | 82.0% | ▼ 7.5 pts | |
| Two or more races | 2.6% | 7.3% | ▲ 4.7 pts | |
| Hispanic | 3.9% | 6.2% | ▲ 2.3 pts | |
| Black | 2.2% | 3.4% | ▲ 1.2 pts | |
| Asian | 1.3% | 1.1% | ▼ 0.2 pts |
Homes near Argenta-Oreana Middle School
Typical home value $199K in zip 62501 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2014
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Middle schools near Argenta-Oreana Middle School
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 8Maroa-Forsyth Middle SchoolMaroa Forsyth CUSD 2 · 8.3 mi away173rd of 685
ELA 75% · Math 43% - 1Stephen Decatur Middle SchoolDecatur SD 61 · 9.5 mi away683rd of 685
ELA 12% · Math 5% - –Deland-Weldon Middle SchoolDeland-Weldon CUSD 57 · 12 mi away
- 4Clinton Jr High SchoolClinton CUSD 15 · 13.7 mi away478th of 685
ELA 50% · Math 19% - 8Warrensburg-Latham Middle SchWarrensburg-Latham CUSD 11 · 13.7 mi away180th of 685
ELA 78% · Math 38% - 7Bement Middle SchoolBement CUSD 5 · 13.9 mi away253rd of 685
ELA 68% · Math 35% - 7Monticello Middle SchoolMonticello CUSD 25 · 14.1 mi away206th of 685
ELA 70% · Math 41% - 6Mt Zion Intermediate SchoolMt Zion CUSD 3 · 15.4 mi away286th of 685
ELA 54% · Math 44%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Argenta-Oreana Middle School in?
Argenta-Oreana Middle School is part of the Argenta-Oreana CUSD 1 district in Argenta, Illinois.
Is Argenta-Oreana Middle School a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Argenta-Oreana Middle School 388th of 685 Illinois middle schools (better than 43% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (Illinois Report Card 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Argenta-Oreana Middle School?
White 82%, Two or more races 7%, Hispanic 6%, Black 3% (178 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Argenta-Oreana Middle School cost?
The typical home value in zip code 62501 is $199K as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (Illinois Report Card 2024–25, low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.