The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 70-74% (which was lower than the Illinois state average of 80%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 65-69% (which was lower than the Illinois state average of 74%).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 5-6
Total Students (09-10)
74 students
Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(09-10)70-74%
80%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(09-10)65-69%
74%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
13:1
American Indian
(09-10)n/a
n/a
Asian
(09-10)n/a
5%
Hispanic
(09-10)2%
22%
Black
(09-10)n/a
20%
White
(09-10)98%
53%
Hawaiian
(09-10)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(09-10)n/a
n/a
Eligible for Free Lunch (09-10)
42%
37%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (09-10)
5%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
70-74% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 80% IL state average), while 65-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 74% IL state average).
How many students attend Nokomis South Middle School?
74 students attend Nokomis South Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
98% of Nokomis South Middle School students are White, and 2% of students are Hispanic.
What grades does Nokomis South Middle School offer ?
Nokomis South Middle School offers enrollment in grades 5-6
What school district is Nokomis South Middle School part of?
Nokomis South Middle School is part of Nokomis Community Unit School District 22.
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