For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 69 students in 62988, IL.
The top-ranked public middle school in 62988, IL is Egyptian Jr High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle school in zipcode 62988 have an average math proficiency score of 10% (versus the Illinois public middle school average of 24%), and reading proficiency score of 12% (versus the 29% statewide average). Middle schools in 62988, IL have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Illinois public middle school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Best 62988, IL Public Middle Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Egyptian Jr High School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
20023 Diswood Rd
Tamms, IL 62988
(618) 776-5251
Tamms, IL 62988
(618) 776-5251
Gr: 6-8 | 69 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 62988, IL?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 62988, IL include Egyptian Jr High School.
How many public middle schools are located in 62988?
1 public middle schools are located in 62988.
What is the racial composition of students in 62988?
62988 public middle schools minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Illinois public middle schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
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