Serving 204 students in grades 6-8, Lewis-clark 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 6-9% (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 15:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 204 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 22%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in IL
- Math Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Lewis-clark Jr High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
School Overview
Lewis-clark Jr High School's student population of 204 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 14 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
204 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Lewis-clark 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 Lewis-clark Jr High School is 0.38, 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
#2767 out of 3663 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
32%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
5%
27%
Black
8%
17%
White
78%
47%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
90%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
3%
2%
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 Lewis-clark Jr High School's ranking?
Lewis-clark Jr High School is ranked #2767 out of 3,663 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
What schools are Lewis-clark Jr High School often compared to?
Lewis-clark Jr High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Triad Middle School, Roxana Junior High School, Alton Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6-9% 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 Lewis-clark Jr High School?
204 students attend Lewis-clark Jr High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of Lewis-clark Jr High School students are White, 9% of students are Two or more races, 8% of students are Black, and 5% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Lewis-clark Jr High School?
Lewis-clark Jr High School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What grades does Lewis-clark Jr High School offer ?
Lewis-clark Jr High School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Lewis-clark Jr High School part of?
Lewis-clark Jr High School is part of Wood River-Hartford ESD 15 School District.
School Calendar
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Date
11:30 am Dismissal - Last Day of School
May 21, 2024 (Tuesday)
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