How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Joseph Arthur Middle School | Pontiac Jr High School |
|---|---|---|
| Location | O Fallon, IL | Fairview Heights, IL |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | middle | middle |
| Enrollment | 299 | 212 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 12.2:1 | 14.7:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | - | - |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | Yes | No |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Joseph Arthur Middle School | Pontiac Jr High School |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $15,837 | $15,460 |
| District | Central SD 104 | Pontiac-William Holliday School District 105 |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Joseph Arthur Middle School | Pontiac Jr High School |
|---|---|---|
| White | 38.1% | 31.6% |
| African American | 35.5% | 44.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10.4% | 9.4% |
| Asian | 5.0% | 5.7% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Pacific Islander | 1.3% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 9.4% | 9.0% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Joseph Arthur Middle School | Pontiac Jr High School |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | - | - |
| Gifted Program | No | No |
| Counselor Ratio | - | 222:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 26.9% | 18.0% |
| IDEA Students | - | - |
| In-School Suspensions | 0 | 19 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools.