Athens Junior High School

501 Warrior Way
Athens, IL 62613
(School attendance zone shown in map)
7/
10
Top 50%
Serving 148 students in grades 7-8, Athens 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 20-24% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 32%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 7-8
  • Enrollment: 148 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 8%
  • : Top 50% in IL
  • : 20-24% (Top 50%)
  • : 35-39% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Athens Junior High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:

School Overview

Athens Junior High School's student population of 148 students has declined by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 10 teachers has grown by 25% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
Total Students
148 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
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School Rankings

Athens 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 Athens Junior High School is 0.15, 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.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (IL)
#1249 out of 3663 schools
(Top 50%)
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20-24%
28%
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35-39%
32%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
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American Indian
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Asian
1%
5%
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Hispanic
2%
27%
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Black
2%
17%
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White
92%
47%
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Hawaiian
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n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.15
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Eligible for Free Lunch
24%
43%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
4%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Athens Junior High School's ranking?
Athens Junior High School is ranked #1249 out of 3,663 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Illinois.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% IL state average).
How many students attend Athens Junior High School?
148 students attend Athens Junior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Athens Junior High School students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Athens Junior High School?
Athens Junior High School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What grades does Athens Junior High School offer ?
Athens Junior High School offers enrollment in grades 7-8
What school district is Athens Junior High School part of?
Athens Junior High School is part of Athens CUSD 213 School District.

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Spring Break (Events)
April 01, 2024 (Monday)
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April 02, 2024 (Tuesday)
Spring Break (Events)
April 03, 2024 (Wednesday)
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April 04, 2024 (Thursday)
Spring Break (Events)
April 05, 2024 (Friday)

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 7-8
  • Enrollment: 148 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 8%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 20-24% (Top 50%)
  • : 35-39% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

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