Serving 110 students in grades 7-8, Neoga Junior High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 65-69% (which was higher than the Illinois state average of 58%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 60-64% (which was higher than the Illinois state average of 58%).
The student:teacher ratio of 7:1 was lower than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 5% of the student body (majority Black and American Indian), which was lower than the Illinois state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
Total Students
110 students
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)65-69%
58%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)60-64%
58%
Student : Teacher Ratio
7:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
n/a
27%
Black
1%
17%
White
95%
47%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
38%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 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?
65-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 58% IL state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 58% IL state average).
How many students attend Neoga Junior High School?
110 students attend Neoga Junior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of Neoga Junior High School students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Neoga Junior High School?
Neoga Junior High School has a student ration of 7:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What grades does Neoga Junior High School offer ?
Neoga Junior High School offers enrollment in grades 7-8
What school district is Neoga Junior High School part of?
Neoga Junior High School is part of Neoga Community Unit School District 3.
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