Serving 749 students in grades 6-8, Evans Junior High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 23% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 28% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 32%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 749 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 44%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in IL
- Math Proficiency: 23% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 28% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Evans Junior High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Evans Junior High School's student population of 749 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 57 teachers has grown by 14% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
749 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
57 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Evans Junior High School ranks within the top 50% of all 3,663 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Evans Junior High School is 0.64, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1541 out of 3663 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
32%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
14%
5%
Hispanic
14%
27%
Black
11%
17%
White
56%
47%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
28%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
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 is Evans Junior High School's ranking?
Evans Junior High School is ranked #1541 out of 3,663 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Illinois.
What schools are Evans Junior High School often compared to?
Evans Junior High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Chiddix Jr High School, Kingsley Jr High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
23% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while 28% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% IL state average).
How many students attend Evans Junior High School?
749 students attend Evans Junior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of Evans Junior High School students are White, 14% of students are Asian, 14% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Evans Junior High School?
Evans Junior High School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What grades does Evans Junior High School offer ?
Evans Junior High School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Evans Junior High School part of?
Evans Junior High School is part of Mclean County USD 5 School District.
School Calendar
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Event
Date
Last Day Before Spring Break
March 22, 2024 (Friday)
Spring Break (No School)
March 25, 2024 (Monday)
Spring Break (No School)
March 26, 2024 (Tuesday)
Spring Break (No School)
March 27, 2024 (Wednesday)
Spring Break ( No School)
March 28, 2024 (Thursday)
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