Serving 276 students in grades 5-8, John L Nash Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 16% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 21% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 5-8
- Enrollment: 276 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 11%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in IL
- Math Proficiency: 16% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 21% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
School Overview
John L Nash Middle School's student population of 276 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has grown by 35% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
Total Students
276 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
John L Nash Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,426 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of John L Nash Middle School is 0.20, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2216 out of 3426 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)16%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
21%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
8%
28%
Black
n/a
16%
White
89%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
48%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is John L Nash Middle School's ranking?
John L Nash Middle School is ranked #2216 out of 3,426 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
16% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while 21% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend John L Nash Middle School?
276 students attend John L Nash Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of John L Nash Middle School students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of John L Nash Middle School?
John L Nash Middle School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does John L Nash Middle School offer ?
John L Nash Middle School offers enrollment in grades 5-8
What school district is John L Nash Middle School part of?
John L Nash Middle School is part of Central CUSD 4 School District.
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