Serving 45 students in grades 7-8, West Richland Junior 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 was 40-49% (which was lower than the Illinois state average of 59%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 40-49% (which was lower than the Illinois state average of 57%).
The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 was higher than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
Total Students
45 students
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)40-49%
59%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)40-49%
57%
Student : Teacher Ratio
23:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
n/a
27%
Black
n/a
17%
White
100%
47%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
31%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
East Richland CUSD 1 School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 59% IL state average), while 40-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 57% IL state average).
How many students attend West Richland Junior High School?
45 students attend West Richland Junior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of West Richland Junior High School students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of West Richland Junior High School?
West Richland Junior High School has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What grades does West Richland Junior High School offer ?
West Richland Junior High School offers enrollment in grades 7-8
What school district is West Richland Junior High School part of?
West Richland Junior High School is part of East Richland CUSD 1 School District.
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