Serving 818 students in grades 7-8, Wilmette Junior High School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 57% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 62% (which is higher 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 26% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 7-8
- Enrollment: 818 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 26%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in IL
- Math Proficiency: 57% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 62% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Wilmette Junior High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Wilmette Junior High School's student population of 818 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 70 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
Total Students
818 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
70 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Wilmette Junior High School ranks within the top 5% of all 3,663 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Wilmette Junior High School is 0.43, 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
#102 out of 3663 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
57%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
62%
32%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
10%
5%
Hispanic
6%
27%
Black
1%
17%
White
74%
47%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
5%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (11-12)
1%
27%
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 Wilmette Junior High School's ranking?
Wilmette Junior High School is ranked #102 out of 3,663 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Illinois.
What schools are Wilmette Junior High School often compared to?
Wilmette Junior High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Sandburg Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
57% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while 62% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% IL state average).
How many students attend Wilmette Junior High School?
818 students attend Wilmette Junior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of Wilmette Junior High School students are White, 10% of students are Asian, 9% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Wilmette Junior High School?
Wilmette Junior High School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What grades does Wilmette Junior High School offer ?
Wilmette Junior High School offers enrollment in grades 7-8
What school district is Wilmette Junior High School part of?
Wilmette Junior High School is part of Wilmette SD 39 School District.
School Reviews
1 5/23/2022
It''s good. Just no AC in parts of school on a hot day.
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