Serving 74 students in grades 7-8, Delavan Jr High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15-19% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 10-14% (which is lower 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 7% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 7-8
- Enrollment: 74 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 7%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in IL
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Delavan Jr High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
Delavan Jr High School's student population of 74 students has grown by 21% over five school years.
The teacher population of 5 teachers has declined by 28% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
Total Students
74 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Delavan Jr High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,663 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Delavan Jr High School is 0.13, 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
#2435 out of 3663 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
32%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
5%
Hispanic
1%
27%
Black
4%
17%
White
93%
47%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
35%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Delavan Jr High School's ranking?
Delavan Jr High School is ranked #2435 out of 3,663 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while 10-14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% IL state average).
How many students attend Delavan Jr High School?
74 students attend Delavan Jr High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of Delavan Jr High School students are White, 4% of students are Black, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Delavan Jr High School?
Delavan Jr High School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What grades does Delavan Jr High School offer ?
Delavan Jr High School offers enrollment in grades 7-8
What school district is Delavan Jr High School part of?
Delavan Jr High School is part of Delavan CUSD 703 School District.
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