Walter R Sundling Jr High School

1100 N Smith St
Palatine, IL 60067
(School attendance zone shown in map)
7/
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Top 50%
Serving 587 students in grades 7-8, Walter R Sundling Jr High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 31% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 32%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 7-8
  • Enrollment: 587 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 49%
  • : Top 50% in IL
  • : 35% (Top 30%)
  • : 31% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Walter R Sundling Jr High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:

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School Overview

Walter R Sundling Jr High School's student population of 587 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 44 teachers has grown by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
Total Students
587 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
44 teachers
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School Rankings

Walter R Sundling Jr 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 Walter R Sundling Jr High School is 0.66, 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
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State Level (IL)
#1166 out of 3663 schools
(Top 50%)
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35%
28%
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31%
32%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
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American Indian
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Asian
14%
5%
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Hispanic
26%
27%
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Black
5%
17%
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White
51%
47%
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Hawaiian
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Two or more races
4%
4%
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0.66
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Eligible for Free Lunch
25%
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 Walter R Sundling Jr High School's ranking?
Walter R Sundling Jr High School is ranked #1166 out of 3,663 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Illinois.
What schools are Walter R Sundling Jr High School often compared to?
Walter R Sundling Jr High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Plum Grove Jr High School, Winston Campus Jr High School, Carl Sandburg Jr High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while 31% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% IL state average).
How many students attend Walter R Sundling Jr High School?
587 students attend Walter R Sundling Jr High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of Walter R Sundling Jr High School students are White, 26% of students are Hispanic, 14% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Black, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Walter R Sundling Jr High School?
Walter R Sundling Jr High School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What grades does Walter R Sundling Jr High School offer ?
Walter R Sundling Jr High School offers enrollment in grades 7-8
What school district is Walter R Sundling Jr High School part of?
Walter R Sundling Jr High School is part of Palatine CCSD 15 School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 7-8
  • Enrollment: 587 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 49%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 35% (Top 30%)
  • : 31% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

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