North Prairie Jr High School

500 North Ave
Winthrop Harbor, IL 60096
(School attendance zone shown in map)
4/
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Bottom 50%
Serving 247 students in grades 5-8, North Prairie 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 15-19% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 32%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 5-8
  • Enrollment: 247 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 52%
  • : Bottom 50% in IL
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

North Prairie Jr High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:

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Attribute

School Overview

North Prairie Jr High School's student population of 247 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
Total Students
247 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
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School Rankings

North Prairie 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 North Prairie Jr 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.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (IL)
#2291 out of 3663 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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15-19%
28%
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15-19%
32%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of North Prairie Jr High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Illinois by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
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American Indian
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n/a
Asian
1%
5%
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Hispanic
35%
27%
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Black
7%
17%
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White
48%
47%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.64
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Eligible for Free Lunch
31%
43%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
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 North Prairie Jr High School's ranking?
North Prairie Jr High School is ranked #2291 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 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% IL state average).
How many students attend North Prairie Jr High School?
247 students attend North Prairie Jr High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of North Prairie Jr High School students are White, 35% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of North Prairie Jr High School?
North Prairie Jr High School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What grades does North Prairie Jr High School offer ?
North Prairie Jr High School offers enrollment in grades 5-8
What school district is North Prairie Jr High School part of?
North Prairie Jr High School is part of Winthrop Harbor SD 1 School District.

School Calendar

View the North Prairie Jr High School yearly calendar below. Note key dates such as:

Event
Date
Spring Break - No School (WHSD1 District Calendar)
March 25, 2024 (Monday)
Last Day of School - Early Release (WF NP 11:15am) (WHSD1 District Calendar)
May 30, 2024 (Thursday)

School Reviews

1   3/27/2020
When adults respond quickly and consistently to bullying behavior, they send the message that it is not acceptable. Unfortunately, Carrie Nottingham's No Bullying Policy is truly nothing but hype in the color orange. She is ridiculous in her operations to prevent stop it and the behavior just continues on. She's ineffective, unreliable and does nothing to protect our children.
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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 5-8
  • Enrollment: 247 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 52%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

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