Roanoke-Benson Jr High School
Benson, IL · Roanoke Benson CUSD 60 · Grades 5 - 8
175th of 685 Illinois middle schools statewide · better than 74%· Stable
Roanoke-Benson Jr High School ranking
SchoolRow ranks Roanoke-Benson Jr High School 175th of 685 Illinois middle schools for 2024–25, based on Illinois Report Card 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 74% of middle schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 78th in 2019 to 75th in 2025.
Roanoke-Benson Jr High School test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, Illinois Report Card 2024–25
Roanoke-Benson Jr High School students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 138 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.9% | 91.3% | ▼ 3.6 pts | |
| Two or more races | 1.7% | 4.3% | ▲ 2.6 pts | |
| Hispanic | 2.3% | 3.6% | ▲ 1.3 pts | |
| Black | 0.0% | 0.7% | ▲ 0.7 pts | |
| Asian | 1.1% | 0.0% | ▼ 1.1 pts |
Homes near Roanoke-Benson Jr High School
Typical home value $163K in zip 61516 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2018
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Middle schools near Roanoke-Benson Jr High School
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 9Eureka Middle SchoolEureka CUD 140 · 12.8 mi away113th of 685
ELA 77% · Math 54% - 7EPG Middle SchoolEl Paso-Gridley CUSD 11 · 14.4 mi away243rd of 685
ELA 62% · Math 43% - 6Fieldcrest Middle SchoolFieldcrest CUSD 6 · 14.9 mi away319th of 685
ELA 57% · Math 36% - 9Washington Middle SchoolWashington SD 52 · 17.4 mi away108th of 685
ELA 75% · Math 56% - 10Germantown Hills Middle SchoolGermantown Hills SD 69 · 17.9 mi away27th of 685
ELA 89% · Math 69% - 8Dee-Mack Intermediate SchoolDeer Creek-Mackinaw CUSD 701 · 18.4 mi away172nd of 685
ELA 73% · Math 45% - 9Central Intermediate SchCentral SD 51 · 18.7 mi away83rd of 685
ELA 80% · Math 57% - 7Chillicothe Jr HighIl Valley Central USD 321 · 20.1 mi away216th of 685
ELA 72% · Math 37%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Roanoke-Benson Jr High School in?
Roanoke-Benson Jr High School is part of the Roanoke Benson CUSD 60 district in Benson, Illinois.
Is Roanoke-Benson Jr High School a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Roanoke-Benson Jr High School 175th of 685 Illinois middle schools (better than 74% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (Illinois Report Card 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Roanoke-Benson Jr High School?
White 91%, Two or more races 4%, Hispanic 4% (138 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Roanoke-Benson Jr High School cost?
The typical home value in zip code 61516 is $163K 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.