Jacksonville Middle School
Jacksonville, IL · Jacksonville SD 117 · Grades 6 - 8
511th of 685 Illinois middle schools statewide · better than 25%▼ Declining
Jacksonville Middle School ranking
SchoolRow ranks Jacksonville Middle School 511th of 685 Illinois middle schools for 2024–25, based on Illinois Report Card 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 25% of middle schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 31th in 2019 to 25th in 2025 — declining.
Jacksonville Middle School test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, Illinois Report Card 2024–25
Jacksonville Middle School students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 654 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 85.1% | 75.1% | ▼ 10.0 pts | |
| Two or more races | 5.6% | 9.9% | ▲ 4.3 pts | |
| Black | 5.6% | 9.3% | ▲ 3.7 pts | |
| Hispanic | 2.6% | 3.7% | ▲ 1.1 pts | |
| Asian | 1.1% | 1.5% | ▲ 0.4 pts | |
| American Indian | 0.0% | 0.5% | ▲ 0.5 pts |
Homes near Jacksonville Middle School
Typical home value $144K in zip 62650 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2005
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Middle schools near Jacksonville Middle School
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 8Bluffs Junior High SchoolScott-Morgan CUSD 2 · 15.5 mi away200th of 685
ELA 56% - 5A-C Central Middle SchoolA-C Central CUSD 262 · 17 mi away407th of 685
ELA 40% - 7New Berlin Jr High SchoolNew Berlin CUSD 16 · 17.9 mi away231st of 685
ELA 65% · Math 41% - 2Meredosia-Chambersburg Jr HighMeredosia-Chambersburg CUSD 11 · 17.9 mi away573rd of 685
ELA 27% - 3Northwestern Jr High SchoolNorthwestern CUSD 2 · 23.5 mi away491st of 685
ELA 33% - 7Pleasant Plains Middle SchoolPleasant Plains CUSD 8 · 24.4 mi away261st of 685
ELA 62% · Math 40% - 6Griggsville-Perry Middle SchoolGriggsville-Perry CUSD 4 · 26.7 mi away304th of 685
ELA 55% · Math 40%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Jacksonville Middle School in?
Jacksonville Middle School is part of the Jacksonville SD 117 district in Jacksonville, Illinois.
Is Jacksonville Middle School a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Jacksonville Middle School 511th of 685 Illinois middle schools (better than 25% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (Illinois Report Card 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Jacksonville Middle School?
White 75%, Two or more races 10%, Black 9%, Hispanic 4% (654 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Jacksonville Middle School cost?
The typical home value in zip code 62650 is $144K 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.