Is Dunlap Middle School a good school?

Yes! Dunlap Middle School is one of the best middle schools in the state. It ranks 58 th of 1363 Illinois middle schools.

How many students attend Dunlap Middle School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 526 students attended Dunlap Middle School.

What is the racial makeup of Dunlap Middle School?

Students at Dunlap Middle School are 53% White, 27% Asian, 7% African American, 6% Two or more races, 6% Hispanic.

What high school do graduates of Dunlap Middle School attend?

Students who attend Dunlap Middle School usually go on to attend Dunlap High School

Dunlap Middle School

Summary:

Dunlap Middle School is a highly-ranked public middle school serving grades 6-8 in Dunlap, Illinois, part of the Dunlap CUSD 323 district. With 544 students, Dunlap Middle School consistently outperforms state and district averages, ranking 58th out of 1,363 middle schools in Illinois and earning a 5-star rating.

Dunlap Middle School's academic performance is exceptional, with 75.9% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts and 60% proficient or better in math, far surpassing the state averages of 41.2% and 28.4%, respectively. The school's performance is particularly strong in 8th grade, with 85.4% proficient or better in ELA and 64% in math. Dunlap Middle School also excels across various student subgroups, ranking highly for female, male, and Asian students, as well as for subgroups that typically perform lower statewide, such as African American students and students with disabilities.

Compared to nearby schools in the Peoria area, such as Norwood Elementary, Sterling Middle, and Von Steuben Middle, Dunlap Middle School's performance is significantly stronger, with much higher test scores and lower chronic absenteeism rates. This exceptional performance, combined with the school's consistency over time and its ability to provide a high-quality education to students regardless of their socioeconomic status, make Dunlap Middle School an outstanding choice for families in the Dunlap area.

Detail:

Public 6-8

5200 W Cedar Hills Dr
Dunlap, IL 61525-9127

(309) 243-7778

District: Dunlap CUSD 323

SchoolDigger Rank:
58^th of 1,363 Illinois Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $11,794

Students who attend Dunlap Middle School usually attend:

High:

Dunlap High School

Feeder schools for Dunlap Middle School:

Elementary:	Banner Elementary School
	Hickory Grove Elementary School
	Wilder-Waite Grade School

Student/teacher ratio: 15.9

Number of students: 526

Racial breakdown:

White:

53.4%

Asian:

27.2%

African American:

7.4%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 10.5%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Dunlap Middle School ranks better than 95.7% of middle schools in Illinois. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 94.79. (See more...)

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

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (53.4%), Asian (27.2%), African American (7.4%). (See more...)

Compare Details 10.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Dunlap Middle School is 15.9. (See more...)

Compare Dunlap Middle School employs 33 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Dunlap Middle School is $11,794.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Dunlap Middle School:

SchoolDigger ranks Dunlap Middle School 58^th of 1363 Illinois public middle schools. (See Dunlap Middle School in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Multi-racial students:

Special Education students:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

Female students:

Disabled students:

Male students:

Asian students:

White students:

Dunlap CUSD 323:

SchoolDigger ranks Dunlap CUSD 323 73^rd of 813 Illinois school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Dunlap Middle School

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Rank History for all students at Dunlap Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	IL State Percentile
2003	90.20	67^th	1185	94.3%
2004	84.79	135^th	1204	88.8%
2005	88.18	83^rd	1209	93.1%
2006	87.52	59^th	1272	95.4%
2007	88.83	38^th	1287	97.0%
2008	84.05	116^th	1293	91.0%
2009	83.29	130^th	1318	90.1%
2010	85.26	92^nd	1327	93.1%
2011	86.84	60^th	1344	95.5%
2012	84.50	119^th	1365	91.3%
2013	88.74	101^st	1367	92.6%
2014	90.21	79^th	1322	94.0%
2015	87.84	141^st	1302	89.2%
2016	90.71	85^th	1294	93.4%
2017	93.13	64^th	1293	95.1%
2018	90.22	92^nd	1293	92.9%
2019	93.07	66^th	1356	95.1%
2021	98.70	17^th	1241	98.6%
2022	98.09	23^rd	1369	98.3%
2023	97.53	26^th	1367	98.1%
2024	94.79	58^th	1363	95.7%

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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Dunlap Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	IL State Percentile
2018	70.05	46^th	164	72.0%
2019	72.77	50^th	179	72.1%
2024	73.12	49^th	184	73.4%

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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Dunlap Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	IL State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	37.80	288^th	480	40.0%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Dunlap Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	IL State Percentile
2018	79.79	57^th	602	90.5%
2019	53.71	227^th	792	71.3%
2021	96.44	13^th	548	97.6%
2022	89.86	31^st	781	96.0%
2023	86.25	73^rd	805	90.9%
2024	77.77	132^nd	802	83.5%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Dunlap Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	IL State Percentile
2018	58.70	381^st	1161	67.2%
2019	57.77	415^th	1217	65.9%
2021	87.28	57^th	1019	94.4%
2022	74.09	183^rd	1221	85.0%
2023	62.30	335^th	1234	72.9%
2024	47.39	563^rd	1219	53.8%

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Rank History for Female students at Dunlap Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	IL State Percentile
2018	88.20	107^th	1226	91.3%
2019	91.85	71^st	1276	94.4%
2021	98.35	10^th	1017	99.0%
2022	98.17	14^th	1286	98.9%
2023	97.64	13^th	1275	99.0%
2024	94.12	51^st	1251	95.9%

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Rank History for Disabled students at Dunlap Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	IL State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	89.42	25^th	674	96.3%
2024	79.71	59^th	639	90.8%

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Rank History for Male students at Dunlap Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	IL State Percentile
2018	89.62	94^th	1223	92.3%
2019	92.92	62^nd	1296	95.2%
2021	97.25	26^th	1048	97.5%
2022	97.35	21^st	1286	98.4%
2023	95.65	40^th	1292	96.9%
2024	94.41	57^th	1264	95.5%

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Rank History for Asian students at Dunlap Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	IL State Percentile
2018	83.39	22^nd	209	89.5%
2019	83.26	17^th	201	91.5%
2021	86.24	8^th	112	92.9%
2022	86.42	17^th	198	91.4%
2023	88.02	8^th	192	95.8%
2024	86.45	12^th	184	93.5%

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Rank History for African American students at Dunlap Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	IL State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	80.68	49^th	511	90.4%
2019	85.22	44^th	565	92.2%

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Rank History for White students at Dunlap Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	IL State Percentile
2018	74.63	181^st	889	79.6%
2019	80.61	122^nd	905	86.5%
2021	93.93	26^th	813	96.8%
2022	91.58	38^th	898	95.8%
2023	89.12	58^th	895	93.5%
2024	80.87	132^nd	875	84.9%

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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.

Data source: Illinois State Board of Education

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Enrollment information for Dunlap Middle School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1989	258	5	4	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	0	267
1990	283	7	1	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	0	291
1991	279	15	7	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	301
1992	285	11	9	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	305
1993	276	10	7	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	293
1994	309	8	5	8	0	n/a	n/a	0	330
1995	259	6	7	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	275
1996	259	6	7	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	275
1997	271	5	11	4	0	n/a	n/a	0	291
1998	316	9	13	8	0	n/a	n/a	0	346
1999	303	8	9	7	0	n/a	n/a	0	327
2000	472	18	20	12	1	n/a	n/a	0	523
2001	497	29	22	7	0	n/a	n/a	0	555
2002	488	19	36	16	1	n/a	n/a	0	560
2003	488	19	36	16	1	n/a	n/a	0	560
2004	491	30	35	16	1	n/a	n/a	0	573
2005	532	38	42	19	1	n/a	n/a	2	634
2006	551	43	58	23	1	n/a	n/a	0	676
2007	584	44	76	20	1	n/a	n/a	3	728
2008	578	39	85	17	1	n/a	n/a	24	744
2009	281	10	65	11	0	n/a	n/a	12	379
2010	305	18	75	14	3	n/a	n/a	16	431
2011	299	30	83	4	1	0	33	0	450
2012	327	37	77	10	1	0	25	0	477
2013	409	29	94	9	0	0	30	0	571
2014	409	21	99	17	0	0	22	0	568
2015	415	31	115	23	1	0	18	0	603
2016	396	27	113	30	0	1	19	0	586
2017	415	35	130	26	0	1	30	0	637
2018	405	36	143	22	0	2	48	0	656
2019	424	36	158	20	0	0	53	0	691
2020	337	25	155	16	0	0	43	0	576
2021	306	18	141	17	0	0	30	0	512
2022	294	26	163	23	0	0	25	0	531
2023	281	35	169	27	2	0	30	0	544
2024	281	39	143	29	3	0	31	0	526

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 Dunlap Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	267	13.9	19.2	n/a
1990	291	14.2	20.4	n/a
1991	301	14.7	20.4	n/a
1992	305	16.0	19.0	n/a
1993	293	16.0	18.3	n/a
1994	330	16.0	20.6	n/a
1995	275	16.4	16.8	n/a
1996	275	16.4	16.8	n/a
1997	291	16.6	17.5	n/a
1998	346	17.9	19.3	n/a
1999	327	17.4	18.8	n/a
2000	523	26.2	20.0	n/a
2001	555	31.0	17.9	n/a
2002	560	32.0	17.5	5.2
2003	560	32.0	17.5	5.2
2004	573	33.0	17.4	6.3
2005	634	34.0	18.6	6.3
2006	676	37.0	18.3	7.2
2007	728	39.0	18.7	8
2008	744	39.0	19.1	8.6
2009	379	29.0	13.1	5.2
2010	431	31.0	13.9	7.2
2011	450	30.0	15.0	6.9
2012	477	30.6	15.5	8.4
2013	571	34.0	16.7	8.9
2014	568	36.3	15.6	8.6
2015	603	42.0	14.3	10.4
2016	586	35.0	16.7	5.3
2017	637	36.2	17.5	9.4
2018	656	38.6	16.9	13.9
2019	691	40.0	17.2	13.5
2020	576	35.3	16.2	8.7
2021	512	n/a	n/a	n/a
2022	531	31.8	16.6	12.2
2023	544	33.5	16.2	11.2
2024	526	33.0	15.9	10.5

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 Dunlap Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	267	13.9	19.2	n/a
1990	291	14.2	20.4	n/a
1991	301	14.7	20.4	n/a
1992	305	16.0	19.0	n/a
1993	293	16.0	18.3	n/a
1994	330	16.0	20.6	n/a
1995	275	16.4	16.8	n/a
1996	275	16.4	16.8	n/a
1997	291	16.6	17.5	n/a
1998	346	17.9	19.3	n/a
1999	327	17.4	18.8	n/a
2000	523	26.2	20.0	n/a
2001	555	31.0	17.9	n/a
2002	560	32.0	17.5	5.2
2003	560	32.0	17.5	5.2
2004	573	33.0	17.4	6.3
2005	634	34.0	18.6	6.3
2006	676	37.0	18.3	7.2
2007	728	39.0	18.7	8
2008	744	39.0	19.1	8.6
2009	379	29.0	13.1	5.2
2010	431	31.0	13.9	7.2
2011	450	30.0	15.0	6.9
2012	477	30.6	15.5	8.4
2013	571	34.0	16.7	8.9
2014	568	36.3	15.6	8.6
2015	603	42.0	14.3	10.4
2016	586	35.0	16.7	5.3
2017	637	36.2	17.5	9.4
2018	656	38.6	16.9	13.9
2019	691	40.0	17.2	13.5
2020	576	35.3	16.2	8.7
2021	512	n/a	n/a	n/a
2022	531	31.8	16.6	12.2
2023	544	33.5	16.2	11.2
2024	526	33.0	15.9	10.5

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.

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