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Dorris Intermediate Sch

1841 Vandalia St, Collinsville, IL 62234Collinsville CUSD 10 →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades 04–06Non-Charter
884
Students
Total enrolled
$12,495
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
↓ 13% vs nat'l
14.1 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
↓ 9% vs nat'l
44/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
↓ 13% vs nat'l
⇄ Compare with another school
Large public school
Serves 884 students in grades 04–06 in Collinsville, Illinois.
13% below average funding
District spends $12,495 per pupil, 13% less than the national average of $14,347.
Below-median opportunity
Children from this neighborhood historically reach the 44th income percentile as adults, per Harvard/Census Opportunity Atlas data.
About This School

Dorris Intermediate Sch is a large middle in Collinsville, Illinois, serving grades 04–06 with 884 students. The district invests $12,495 per student — 13% below the national average of $14,347, with a 14.1:1 student-teacher ratio near the national norm. About 62% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a mixed-income student body.

Student Body & Demographics at Dorris Intermediate Sch

884
Total Students
14.1 : 1
Student:Teacher
62%
Free Lunch
63
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
PK
K
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
Highlighted grades (04–06) are served by this school
Gender Distribution475 male · 409 female
54%
46%
Male 54%Female 46%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility62%
National avg 52% · 551 students
Student Composition
52%
26%
12%
Asian1%
White52%
Hispanic / Latino26%
Black12%
Multiracial7%
Native American1%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 171065005632

Academic Outcomes at Dorris Intermediate Sch

Neighborhood Opportunity Score
44
/ 100
Below-median opportunity

Children from modest-income families in this neighborhood reach the 44th income percentile as adults. This school is in the 49th percentile nationally.

0 — Low50 — MedianHigh — 100
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census) · Census tract · ZIP 62234

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$12,495Below avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$12,495
State avg
$20,102
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$5,498
Student Support$2,374
Administration$1,499
Operations$1,874
Other$1,250
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $12,495 spent per student, an estimated $5,535 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
40%
47%
State government
40.3%
Local (property tax)
46.5%
Federal programs
13.2%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
K–12 Pathway in District
Elementary
John A Renfro Elementary SchoolMaryville Elem SchoolKreitner Elem SchoolWebster Elementary School
+4 more
↓
Middle
Collinsville Middle School
↓
High School
Collinsville High School
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelMiddle
Grades04 – 06
Location—
CountyMadison County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictCollinsville CUSD 10 →
Phone: (618)346-6311
NCES ID: 171065005632
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in Collinsville seeking a public middle school, especially those prioritizing a solid, no-frills public education. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

More in Collinsville CUSD 10
High
Collinsville High School
1,978 students · 09–12
● 44 opp58% FRL
Mid
Collinsville Middle School
950 students · 07–08
● 44 opp65% FRL
Elem
John A Renfro Elementary School
513 students · PK–04
● 44 opp60% FRL
Elem
Maryville Elem School
383 students · PK–04
● 43 opp38% FRL
Elem
Kreitner Elem School
373 students · PK–04
● 44 opp92% FRL
Elem
Webster Elementary School
348 students · PK–04
● 44 opp70% FRL
Elem
Caseyville Elementary School
321 students · KG–04
● 39 opp83% FRL
Elem
Twin Echo Elem School
213 students · KG–04
● 44 opp66% FRL
District School Rankings
Location
1841 Vandalia St, Collinsville, IL 62234
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

Middle
1
How does the school support the transition from elementary?
Orientation programs, peer mentoring
2
What electives and clubs are available?
Arts, STEM, sports, extracurriculars
3
How are students grouped for core subjects?
Tracking policies can affect equity
4
What is the school's homework and study policy?
Look for balance and academic support
5
How is bullying and social pressure addressed?
Anti-bullying policies, counselor availability
6
What advanced or enrichment options exist?
Honors courses, gifted programs
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.