Serving 152 students in grades 6-8,
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 30-34% (which was lower than the Illinois state average of 59%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 40-44% (which was lower than the Illinois state average of 57%).
The student:teacher ratio of 25:1 was higher than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 52% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Illinois state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
152 students
Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)30-34%
59%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)40-44%
57%
Student : Teacher Ratio
25:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
5%
Hispanic
39%
27%
Black
7%
17%
White
48%
47%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
64%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 59% IL state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 57% IL state average).
How many students attend Monge Junior High School?
152 students attend Monge Junior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of Monge Junior High School students are White, 39% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Monge Junior High School?
Monge Junior High School has a student ration of 25:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What grades does Monge Junior High School offer ?
Monge Junior High School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Monge Junior High School part of?
Monge Junior High School is part of Chaney-Monge School District 88.
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