Serving 74 students in grades 7-8, Arthur Junior High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 55-59% (which was approximately equal to the Illinois state average of 59%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 40-44% (which was lower than the Illinois state average of 57%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 was lower than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 3% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Illinois state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
Total Students
74 students
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)55-59%
59%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)40-44%
57%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
2%
27%
Black
n/a
17%
White
97%
47%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
26%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13)
8%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
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?
55-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 59% IL state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 57% IL state average).
How many students attend Arthur Junior High School?
74 students attend Arthur Junior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
97% of Arthur Junior High School students are White, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Arthur Junior High School?
Arthur Junior High School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What grades does Arthur Junior High School offer ?
Arthur Junior High School offers enrollment in grades 7-8
What school district is Arthur Junior High School part of?
Arthur Junior High School is part of Arthur Community Unit School District 305.
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