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Alton Middle School

NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataMiddleRegularGrades 6–8Suburb: Small

Reported Enrollment

1,241

students

District

Alton CUSD 11

County Context Score

46/100

county-level composite, not a school rating

School Information

Address

2200 College Ave, Alton, IL, 62002

School District

Alton CUSD 11

NCES Identifiers

School ID
170360005841
District ID
1703600

NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance data

Grade Range

6–8

Middle · Regular

Enrollment

1,241 students

School Setting

Suburb: Small

School profile guide

How to use this school record

This page is designed for first-pass public-school research. It combines the school record, district context, nearby comparable schools, and county-level school signals so you can decide what to verify next.

What is covered in this record

3 of 5 optional NCES detail groups are available for this school: enrollment, student-teacher ratio, lunch eligibility, grade span, and school setting. Missing fields mean the source did not provide a usable value in the current build.

Use this as an NCES profile

Alton Middle School is shown from federal public-school records. Treat the page as a source-backed profile for enrollment, grade span, school type, district context, and county context where fields are reported.

Separate proximity from assignment

Addresses, district boundaries, transfer rules, and program eligibility can change locally. Confirm attendance assignment with the district before making enrollment decisions.

Compare the surrounding system

Madison County has 80 public schools in the current county list. Review the county page and district context before judging one school in isolation.

Next checks

This district context includes 10 schools. Similar-school links show 5 peer records when available.

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What Alton Middle School tells a parent

This profile is most useful when it is read against the local system: Alton CUSD 11, Madison County, and comparable middle schools.It does not replace local assignment rules, tours, or program verification.

Decision notes

  • 6–8 is the first fit check. Verify that the grade span matches the years your student needs, especially around transition grades.
  • Regular school type affects comparison. Compare it with other middle schools before treating it like a one-for-one substitute.
  • Suburb: Small matters for daily life. Use the locale and address as a starting point, then confirm commute, boundary, and transportation details locally.

What this page cannot confirm

SchoolsByCounty does not verify attendance assignment, transportation, transfer eligibility, special-program admission, test scores, discipline records, or campus climate for Alton Middle School. Treat this as a public-data profile and confirm local fit with Alton CUSD 11.

School scale

1,241 students

Alton Middle School reports 1,241 students, larger than most same-level county peers. Among 13 other middle schools in Madison County with enrollment data, 13 report fewer students and 0 report more. The peer median is 818 students.

County peer set

14 middle schools

The same-level county median enrollment is 824 students. Use it to separate unusually small or large schools from typical peers.

District path

10 district schools

Alton CUSD 11 lists 7 primary, 1 middle, 1 high, 1 other schools in the current NCES data. For a middle-school choice, confirm which high school students usually continue to and whether program eligibility changes by address.

District grade-span map

Use the district mix to see whether this school is part of a fuller local pathway or a narrower placement.

County list

Primary

7

Middle

1

High

1

Other

1

Nearby context inside Alton CUSD 11

East Elementary School3–5 · Primary · 424 studentsListed
Eunice Smith Elem SchoolPK–2 · Primary · 288 studentsListed
Gilson Brown Elem SchoolPK–2 · Primary · 274 studentsListed
Lewis & Clark Elem SchoolPK–1 · Primary · 314 studentsListed
Lovejoy Elem SchoolKG–2 · Primary · 218 studentsListed
North Elementary School2–5 · Primary · 603 studentsListed

Same-level peers to open next

SchoolGradesEnrollment
Collinsville Middle School7–8950 students
Triad Middle School6–8901 students
Liberty Middle School6–8896 students
Dorris Intermediate Sch4–6884 students

School Profile FAQ

Is Alton Middle School a recommended school?

No. SchoolsByCounty publishes public-school records and county context, not school recommendations. Use this profile as a starting point, then verify fit and assignment with Alton CUSD 11.

Does this page confirm attendance assignment for Alton Middle School?

No. Attendance zones, transfers, magnet programs, and eligibility rules are set locally. Confirm assignment with the district or official local boundary tools before making enrollment decisions.

Where does the Alton Middle School data come from?

The school record is based on NCES public school data where fields are available, including school name, district, grade span, school type, enrollment, and related public-school indicators.

How should I compare Alton Middle School with nearby schools?

Alton Middle School should be compared with 14 middle schools in Madison County, plus other schools in Alton CUSD 11. Start with grade span, reported enrollment, school type, district pathway, and local assignment rules.

What should I verify before moving for Alton Middle School?

Before using Alton Middle School in a housing decision, verify attendance boundaries, transportation, transfer rules, program eligibility, and current enrollment procedures with Alton CUSD 11.

Part of Alton CUSD 11

Alton Middle School is one of 10 schools in this district, serving a reported enrollment of 5,752 students across 10 schools.

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Schools in District

10

Reported Enrollment

5,752

10 schools reporting

Other Schools in This District

  • Alton High School9–12 · HighProfile
  • Gilson Brown Elem SchoolPK–2 · PrimaryListed only
  • Lewis & Clark Elem SchoolPK–1 · PrimaryListed only
  • Lovejoy Elem SchoolKG–2 · PrimaryListed only
  • Eunice Smith Elem SchoolPK–2 · PrimaryListed only
  • Mark TwainKG–12 · OtherListed only
  • West Elementary School2–5 · PrimaryListed only
  • East Elementary School3–5 · PrimaryListed only
  • North Elementary School2–5 · PrimaryListed only

Similar Schools

Collinsville Middle School

Grades 7–8
950 students
RegularProfile

Triad Middle School

Grades 6–8
901 students
RegularListed only

Liberty Middle School

Grades 6–8
896 students
RegularListed only

Dorris Intermediate Sch

Grades 4–6
884 students
RegularListed only

Coolidge Junior High Sch

Grades 7–8
871 students
RegularListed only

Madison County Schools

County Context Score

46/100

County-level composite across 80 public schools

Open county school list →

Data Sources

Education data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data and School District Finance Survey. School scores are derived composite metrics based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance signals.

Data is informational only. Coverage varies by county and reporting year. Not for use as the sole basis for educational decisions.

By Evan Brooks, Data EditorUpdated Reviewed by Evan Brooks, Data Editor