Serving 719 students in grades 8-9, East Junior High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Wisconsin for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 30% (which was lower than the Wisconsin state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 36% (which was lower than the Wisconsin state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 was higher than the Wisconsin state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which was lower than the Wisconsin state average of 32% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 8-9
Total Students
719 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
38 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)30%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)36%
43%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
4%
4%
Hispanic
5%
13%
Black
2%
9%
White
85%
68%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
36%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% WI state average), while 36% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% WI state average).
How many students attend East Junior High School?
719 students attend East Junior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
85% of East Junior High School students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of East Junior High School?
East Junior High School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 13:1.
What grades does East Junior High School offer ?
East Junior High School offers enrollment in grades 8-9
What school district is East Junior High School part of?
East Junior High School is part of Wisconsin Rapids School District.
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