Serving 1,110 students in grades 7-8, Yorkville Middle School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 29% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 7-8
- Enrollment: 1,110 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 41%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in IL
- Math Proficiency: 29% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 64% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Yorkville Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Yorkville Middle School's student population of 1,110 students has grown by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 73 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
Total Students
1,110 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
73 teachers
Year Founded
1905
School Calendar
First Day of School
Sun. Aug 24, 2025
School Rankings
Yorkville Middle School ranks within the top 30% of all 3,542 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Yorkville Middle School is 0.59, 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
#933 out of 3542 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
27%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
64%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
6%
Hispanic
23%
28%
Black
10%
16%
White
59%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
15%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Yorkville Middle School's ranking?
Yorkville Middle School is ranked #933 out of 3,542 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Illinois.
What schools are Yorkville Middle School often compared to?
Yorkville Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Sam Rotolo Middle School, Minooka Jr High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% IL state average), while 45% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend Yorkville Middle School?
1,110 students attend Yorkville Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of Yorkville Middle School students are White, 23% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Yorkville Middle School?
Yorkville Middle School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Yorkville Middle School offer ?
Yorkville Middle School offers enrollment in grades 7-8
What school district is Yorkville Middle School part of?
Yorkville Middle School is part of Yorkville CUSD 115 School District.
School Reviews
5 1/23/2023
IS that they have good clubs and great teachers they care about their students It is just a great school altogether.
5 7/10/2008
The Character Counts program is fantastic, and it produces terrific kids.
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