The top reported proficiency rate is 63% in Science. The lowest is 35% in Math.
Original Research by School Decision on Leroy Junior High School
LeRoy Junior High School serves seventh and eighth grades in a rural McLean County setting about fifteen miles east of the Bloomington-Normal area. The school is part of LeRoy Community Unit School District 2, a small district anchored by the historic farm town of Le Roy, which has seen steady residential growth in recent decades through new subdivisions while retaining its agricultural character and walkable historic downtown.
The school enrolls a small student body, with most students distributed evenly between grades seven and eight, plus a handful in grade six. The enrollment is overwhelmingly white, with very few students from other racial or ethnic backgrounds. Data on free and reduced-price lunch eligibility and special education enrollment were not available, so a parent would want to ask the school directly about the socioeconomic profile and the resources available for students with disabilities or English learners.
State testing results tell a mixed picture. In mathematics, seventh graders achieved proficiency at roughly the midpoint of acceptable performance, while eighth graders fell noticeably lower, below typical benchmarks. English language arts shows more strength: eighth graders reached close to the acceptable proficiency range, while seventh graders also performed at the midpoint. Science was the clearest strength, with eighth graders posting proficiency above the typical state target. All students who sat for these assessments participated fully. Testing data for grade six and for science in grade five were not reported, likely because those grades fall outside the state testing window for those subjects.
When placed against other districts in McLean County, the school's overall proficiency index across tested grades and subjects sits in the bottom quartile of the county. A parent may want to look further into what curriculum support and intervention strategies the school has in place, particularly for eighth-grade mathematics where proficiency was notably weak.
The school sits within a district that recently completed a substantial facility investment: a new performing arts auditorium and administrative offices were added to LeRoy Elementary, funded by a community referendum. This project is relevant to families because the bond and interest tax rate was projected to decrease upon completion, providing lasting property tax relief.
Le Roy itself is a walkable small city with a historic commercial strip, civic parks including the central "circle," and strong ties to agriculture and highway commerce. Home values in the area have appreciated steadily, and residential growth continues through new subdivisions. The community offers reasonable housing affordability relative to income, and the school serves families who largely work in surrounding regions or in local agriculture and services.
This is a traditional public junior high in a small-town setting with limited demographic diversity, modest academic performance overall, and strength in science. Parents should expect a close-knit community school and would benefit from direct conversation with staff about instructional approach, support for struggling learners, and what opportunities exist for acceleration or enrichment.
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