Joseph Arthur Middle School
O Fallon, IL · Central SD 104 · Grades 4 - 8
346th of 685 Illinois middle schools statewide · better than 49%▲ Improving
Joseph Arthur Middle School ranking
SchoolRow ranks Joseph Arthur Middle School 346th of 685 Illinois middle schools for 2024–25, based on Illinois Report Card 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 49% of middle schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 18th in 2019 to 50th in 2025 — improving.
Joseph Arthur Middle School test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, Illinois Report Card 2024–25
Joseph Arthur Middle School students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 252 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 53.1% | 39.3% | ▼ 13.8 pts | |
| Black | 26.5% | 34.5% | ▲ 8.0 pts | |
| Hispanic | 5.3% | 11.1% | ▲ 5.8 pts | |
| Two or more races | 11.1% | 8.7% | ▼ 2.4 pts | |
| Asian | 3.1% | 6.0% | ▲ 2.9 pts | |
| American Indian | 0.9% | 0.4% | ▼ 0.5 pts |
Homes near Joseph Arthur Middle School
Typical home value $312K in zip 62269 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2004
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Middle schools near Joseph Arthur Middle School
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 3Pontiac Jr High SchoolPontiac-W Holliday SD 105 · 1.2 mi away528th of 685
ELA 49% · Math 13% - 9Fulton Jr High SchoolO Fallon CCSD 90 · 2.7 mi away91st of 685
ELA 79% · Math 56% - 8Shiloh Middle SchoolShiloh Village SD 85 · 3.2 mi away165th of 685
ELA 69% · Math 50% - 8Wolf Branch Middle SchoolWolf Branch SD 113 · 3.2 mi away149th of 685
ELA 69% · Math 53% - 3Grant Middle SchoolGrant CCSD 110 · 3.3 mi away512th of 685
ELA 50% · Math 13% - 3Whiteside Middle SchoolWhiteside SD 115 · 3.3 mi away525th of 685
ELA 44% · Math 18% - 8Amelia V Carriel Jr HighO Fallon CCSD 90 · 3.4 mi away186th of 685
ELA 70% · Math 45% - 4West Jr High SchoolBelleville SD 118 · 4.2 mi away429th of 685
ELA 56% · Math 20%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Joseph Arthur Middle School in?
Joseph Arthur Middle School is part of the Central SD 104 district in O Fallon, Illinois.
Is Joseph Arthur Middle School a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Joseph Arthur Middle School 346th of 685 Illinois middle schools (better than 49% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (Illinois Report Card 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Joseph Arthur Middle School?
White 39%, Black 35%, Hispanic 11%, Two or more races 9% (252 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Joseph Arthur Middle School cost?
The typical home value in zip code 62269 is $312K 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.