Serving 885 students in grades 6-8, Aptakisic 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 60-64% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 59% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 885 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 69%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in IL
- Math Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 59% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 81% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Aptakisic Junior High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Diversity
School Overview
Aptakisic Junior High School's student population of 885 students has grown by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 67 teachers has grown by 19% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
885 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
67 teachers
School Rankings
Aptakisic Junior High School ranks within the top 5% of all 3,426 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Aptakisic Junior High School is 0.61, 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
#123 out of 3426 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)60-64%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
59%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
81%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
54%
6%
Hispanic
7%
28%
Black
2%
16%
White
31%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
6%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (11-12)
6%
27%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Aptakisic Junior High School's ranking?
Aptakisic Junior High School is ranked #123 out of 3,426 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Illinois.
What schools are Aptakisic Junior High School often compared to?
Aptakisic Junior High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Twin Groves Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while 59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend Aptakisic Junior High School?
885 students attend Aptakisic Junior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of Aptakisic Junior High School students are Asian, 31% of students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Aptakisic Junior High School?
Aptakisic Junior High School has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Aptakisic Junior High School offer ?
Aptakisic Junior High School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Aptakisic Junior High School part of?
Aptakisic Junior High School is part of Aptakisic-Tripp CCSD 102 School District.
School Calendar
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School Reviews
5 2/17/2010
School has great facilities and is continuously working towards assuring that each child has a quality educational opportunity. I am impressed by the schools administration and teachers. The elementary schools and Stevenson Highschool are the reasons that I moved here.
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