Serving 591 students in grades 7-8, Alex M Martino Jr High School ranks in the top 30% 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 40% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 33% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 7-8
- Enrollment: 591 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 16%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in IL
- Math Proficiency: 40% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 33% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 53% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Alex M Martino Jr High School serves the southeastern part of New Lenox, IL, covering an area of approximately 13.2 square miles. Families within this zone can typically expect a drive of 5 to 10 minutes to reach the school, with distances from the school to the edge of the zone averaging around 2.6 miles and extending up to 4 miles at the furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Alex M Martino Jr High School's student population of 591 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 38 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
Total Students
591 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
38 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Alex M Martino Jr High School ranks within the top 30% of all 3,542 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Alex M Martino Jr High School is 0.28, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#965 out of 3542 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
27%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
30%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
50%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
13:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
11%
29%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
16%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
White
84%
45%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
3%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)16.2%
29.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
7%
43%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
Showing 2010–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Alex M Martino Jr High School's ranking?
Alex M Martino Jr High School is ranked #965 out of 3,542 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Illinois.
What schools are Alex M Martino Jr High School often compared to?
Alex M Martino Jr High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like A Vito Martinez Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% IL state average), while 33% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend Alex M Martino Jr High School?
591 students attend Alex M Martino Jr High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of Alex M Martino Jr High School students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Alex M Martino Jr High School?
Alex M Martino Jr High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Alex M Martino Jr High School offer ?
Alex M Martino Jr High School offers enrollment in grades 7-8
What school district is Alex M Martino Jr High School part of?
Alex M Martino Jr High School is part of New Lenox SD 122 School District.
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