Nippersink Middle School

Summary:

Nippersink Middle School is a public middle school located in Richmond, Illinois, serving grades 6-8 with a total enrollment of 385 students. The school is part of the Nippersink School District 2, which is ranked 207 out of 813 districts in Illinois and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Nippersink Middle School consistently ranks in the top 20% of Illinois middle schools, with a current statewide ranking of 259 out of 1,363 schools and a 4-star rating. The school outperforms the state average in proficiency rates for English Language Arts (ELA) and Mathematics across all grade levels, with particularly strong performance in 6th grade ELA and 8th grade Science. Nippersink Middle School also demonstrates exceptional performance for female, Hispanic, special education, and low socioeconomic status students, with higher proficiency rates compared to state averages.

While Nippersink Middle School outperforms most nearby schools in academic proficiency, some nearby schools, such as Antioch Upper Grade School and Alden-Hebron Middle School, also demonstrate strong academic performance. The school has seen a significant decrease in chronic absenteeism, from 27.4% in 2021-2022 to 17.0% in 2023-2024, indicating improved student engagement and attendance, though this rate is still higher than the state average.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 10006 N Main St
       Richmond, IL  60071-9436


(815) 678-7129

District: Nippersink School District 2

SchoolDigger Rank:
259th of 1,363 Illinois Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $17,284 Help


Students who attend Nippersink Middle School usually attend:

High:    Richmond-Burton High School

Feeder schools for Nippersink Middle School:

Elementary:    Richmond Grade School
    Spring Grove Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio:  12.0 Help
Number of students:  397

Racial breakdown:

White:
85.1%
Hispanic:
11.1%
Two or more races:
3.5%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  27.7% Help


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Compare Details Nippersink Middle School ranks better than 81% of middle schools in Illinois. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 77.57. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (85.1%), Hispanic (11.1%), two or more races (3.5%). (See more...)
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Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Nippersink Middle School is 12. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Nippersink Middle School is $17,284.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Nippersink Middle School:

SchoolDigger ranks Nippersink Middle School 259th of 1363 Illinois public middle schools. (See Nippersink Middle School in the ranking list.)

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Nippersink School District 2:

SchoolDigger ranks Nippersink School District 2 207th of 813 Illinois school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Nippersink Middle School

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Rank History for all students at Nippersink Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 66.23 437th 1185 63.1%
2004 61.96 522nd 1204 56.6%
2005 74.48 330th 1209 72.7%
2006 78.65 231st 1272 81.8%
2007 79.07 217th 1287 83.1%
2008 77.43 253rd 1293 80.4%
2009 83.30 129th 1318 90.2%
2010 80.53 182nd 1327 86.3%
2011 79.08 218th 1344 83.8%
2012 79.01 223rd 1365 83.7%
2013 81.08 220th 1367 83.9%
2014 78.08 249th 1322 81.2%
2015 81.03 207th 1302 84.1%
2016 83.25 170th 1294 86.9%
2017 85.11 160th 1293 87.6%
2018 87.81 126th 1293 90.3%
2019 89.98 103rd 1356 92.4%
2021 77.51 222nd 1241 82.1%
2022 80.34 218th 1369 84.1%
2023 71.79 307th 1367 77.5%
2024 77.57 259th 1363 81.0%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Nippersink Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 78.98 63rd 602 89.5%
2019 67.45 127th 792 84.0%
2021 58.10 125th 548 77.2%
2022 56.85 174th 781 77.7%
2023 59.51 213th 805 73.5%
2024 57.67 233rd 802 70.9%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Nippersink Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 86.83 71st 1161 93.9%
2019 96.10 14th 1217 98.8%
2021 62.30 249th 1019 75.6%
2022 63.15 320th 1221 73.8%
2023 38.74 740th 1234 40.0%
2024 70.55 238th 1219 80.5%
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Rank History for Female students at Nippersink Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 88.41 103rd 1226 91.6%
2019 90.91 85th 1276 93.3%
2021 79.04 164th 1017 83.9%
2022 79.16 223rd 1286 82.7%
2023 72.97 271st 1275 78.7%
2024 82.41 174th 1251 86.1%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Nippersink Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 71.74 93rd 674 86.2%
2024 60.87 161st 639 74.8%
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Rank History for Male students at Nippersink Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 83.76 154th 1223 87.4%
2019 86.48 135th 1296 89.6%
2021 68.30 253rd 1048 75.9%
2022 77.92 213th 1286 83.4%
2023 65.57 349th 1292 73.0%
2024 68.32 321st 1264 74.6%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Nippersink Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 68.87 130th 590 78.0%
2019 87.98 40th 639 93.7%
2022 74.31 105th 662 84.1%
2023 48.59 285th 661 56.9%
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Rank History for White students at Nippersink Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 78.71 136th 889 84.7%
2019 80.09 129th 905 85.7%
2021 64.82 245th 813 69.9%
2022 65.81 256th 898 71.5%
2023 56.59 339th 895 62.1%
2024 63.81 280th 875 68.0%
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Data source: test scores: Illinois State Board of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Enrollment information for Nippersink Middle School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2001 500 3 2 12 0 n/a n/a 0 517
2002 533 4 1 23 0 n/a n/a 0 561
2003 533 4 1 23 0 n/a n/a 0 561
2004 546 1 3 22 0 n/a n/a 0 572
2005 540 2 3 18 0 n/a n/a 0 563
2006 545 2 6 12 1 n/a n/a 0 566
2007 543 4 5 14 0 n/a n/a 1 567
2008 540 3 3 21 2 n/a n/a 11 580
2009 548 1 6 17 1 n/a n/a 11 584
2010 523 2 7 14 1 n/a n/a 4 551
2011 507 4 7 36 1 0 3 0 558
2012 498 3 7 33 1 0 4 0 546
2013 469 2 9 43 0 0 8 0 531
2014 444 1 10 42 0 0 11 0 508
2015 427 2 11 38 0 1 10 0 489
2016 404 2 8 39 0 1 11 0 465
2017 373 2 9 42 0 0 9 0 435
2018 368 4 8 43 0 0 10 0 433
2019 332 5 9 50 0 0 12 0 408
2020 319 3 5 48 0 0 11 0 386
2021 299 2 2 36 0 0 16 0 355
2022 333 3 0 34 0 0 10 0 380
2023 334 5 0 38 0 0 8 0 385
2024 338 0 0 44 1 0 14 0 397

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Nippersink Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2001 517 35.0 14.8 n/a
2002 561 38.8 14.5 3
2003 561 38.8 14.5 3
2004 572 38.6 14.8 4.2
2005 563 32.0 17.6 7.5
2006 566 32.0 17.7 6.7
2007 567 29.0 19.6 6.4
2008 580 28.0 20.7 8.8
2009 584 32.0 18.3 8.4
2010 551 30.0 18.3 12.4
2011 558 31.0 18.0 0
2012 546 30.0 18.2 19.4
2013 531 52.0 10.2 23.4
2014 508 33.0 15.3 23
2015 489 33.0 14.8 21.3
2016 465 33.0 14.0 18.7
2017 435 33.0 13.1 18.9
2018 433 34.0 12.7 17.8
2019 408 33.0 12.3 20.1
2020 386 32.0 12.0 20.2
2021 355 n/a n/a n/a
2022 380 32.0 11.8 21.8
2023 385 32.0 12.0 22.3
2024 397 33.0 12.0 27.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Nippersink Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2001 517 35.0 14.8 n/a
2002 561 38.8 14.5 3
2003 561 38.8 14.5 3
2004 572 38.6 14.8 4.2
2005 563 32.0 17.6 7.5
2006 566 32.0 17.7 6.7
2007 567 29.0 19.6 6.4
2008 580 28.0 20.7 8.8
2009 584 32.0 18.3 8.4
2010 551 30.0 18.3 12.4
2011 558 31.0 18.0 0
2012 546 30.0 18.2 19.4
2013 531 52.0 10.2 23.4
2014 508 33.0 15.3 23
2015 489 33.0 14.8 21.3
2016 465 33.0 14.0 18.7
2017 435 33.0 13.1 18.9
2018 433 34.0 12.7 17.8
2019 408 33.0 12.3 20.1
2020 386 32.0 12.0 20.2
2021 355 n/a n/a n/a
2022 380 32.0 11.8 21.8
2023 385 32.0 12.0 22.3
2024 397 33.0 12.0 27.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Immunization Rates

Nippersink Middle School

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YearPolioMeaslesMumpsRubellaHepatitis BVaricellaDTPMeningococcal
201596.9%98.4%98.4%98.4%98.4%98.0%98.4%
201695.7%95.7%95.7%95.7%95.7%95.7%28.9%
201796.6%96.6%96.6%96.6%96.6%96.6%96.6%63.5%
201895.4%95.4%95.4%95.4%95.4%95.4%95.4%95.4%
201997.1%96.8%96.8%96.8%97.1%96.6%97.6%93.9%
202196.3%96.0%96.0%96.0%96.9%95.5%96.6%90.7%
202296.5%96.5%96.5%96.5%97.1%96.0%97.1%91.8%
202396.9%97.2%97.2%97.2%97.7%96.2%97.2%95.1%
202496.0%96.2%96.2%96.2%96.5%95.2%96.5%95.7%

Data source: Illinois State Board of Education
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Nippersink Middle School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $340 (2.3%) $14,187 (97.7%) $14,528
2020 $306 (2.1%) $14,305 (97.9%) $14,611
2021 $358 (2.3%) $15,158 (97.7%) $15,516
2022 $358 (2.3%) $15,158 (97.7%) $15,516
2023 $377 (2.3%) $16,200 (97.7%) $16,577
2024 $301 (1.7%) $16,983 (98.3%) $17,284

Data source: Illinois Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Nippersink Middle School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 103rd of 1356 Middle schoolsRanks 307th of 1367 Middle schools
 14.9%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts (Nippersink Middle School)71.755.5
 16.2%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Nippersink School District 2)71.755.5
 16.2%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Illinois)3534.2
 0.8%
6th Grade Mathematics (Nippersink Middle School)41.428.1
 13.3%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Nippersink School District 2)41.428.1
 13.3%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Illinois)25.323.4
 1.9%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Nippersink Middle School)62.638.7
 23.9%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Nippersink School District 2)62.638.7
 23.9%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Illinois)41.237.9
 3.3%
7th Grade Mathematics (Nippersink Middle School)46.727
 19.7%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Nippersink School District 2)46.727
 19.7%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Illinois)29.926.9
 3%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Nippersink Middle School)75.558.5
 17%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Nippersink School District 2)75.558.5
 17%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Illinois)39.640.5
 0.9%
8th Grade Mathematics (Nippersink Middle School)60.842.3
 18.5%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Nippersink School District 2)60.842.3
 18.5%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Illinois)32.625.7
 6.9%
8th Grade Science (Nippersink Middle School)67.455.3
 12.1%
   8th Grade Science (Nippersink School District 2)67.455.3
 12.1%
   8th Grade Science (Illinois)5552
 3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students408385
 5.6%
African American55
American Indian00
Asian90
 100%
Hispanic5038
 24%
Pacific Islander00
White332334
 0.6%
Two or More Races128
 33.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients20.1%22.3%
 2.2%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Nippersink Middle School

Students at Nippersink Middle School are 85% White, 11% Hispanic, 4% Two or more races.

Students who attend Nippersink Middle School usually go on to attend Richmond-Burton High School

Nippersink Middle School ranks 259th of 1363 Illinois middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

In the 2023-24 school year, 397 students attended Nippersink Middle School.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau, the Illinois Department of Public Health and the Illinois State Board of Education.

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