Astoria Junior High School

402 N Jefferson St
Astoria, IL 61501
(School attendance zone shown in map)
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Astoria High School, or AHS, is a public four-year high school located at 402 North Jefferson Street in Astoria, Illinois, a village in Fulton County, Illinois, in the American Midwest.
Serving 46 students in grades 6-8, Astoria 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 is 10-14% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student-teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 46 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 4%
  • : Bottom 50% in IL
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • : 25-29% (Top 50%)
  • : 40-59% (Top 50%)
  • : Astoria Junior High School's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district in Astoria, IL, covering approximately 91.2 square miles. Families typically drive 10 to 15 minutes to reach the school, with an average distance of 5.4 miles to the edge of the zone and a maximum distance of 8.8 miles.
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

School Overview

Astoria Junior High School's student population of 46 students has declined by 26% over five school years.
The teacher population of 6 teachers has declined by 14% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
46 students
Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers

School Rankings

Astoria Junior High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,542 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Astoria Junior High School is 0.08, 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.
This School
State Level (IL)
#2105 out of 3542 schools
(Bottom 50%)
10-14%
27%
25-29%
30%
40-59%
50%
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
13:1
Asian
2%
6%
White
96%
45%
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
4%
0.08
(22-23)
26.1%
29.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
74%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
17%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name

Sports

Colors
Green, Purple
School Mascot
Rebels
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Astoria Junior High School's ranking?
Astoria Junior High School is ranked #2105 out of 3,542 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% IL state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend Astoria Junior High School?
46 students attend Astoria Junior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of Astoria Junior High School students are White, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Astoria Junior High School?
Astoria Junior High School has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Astoria Junior High School offer ?
Astoria Junior High School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Astoria Junior High School part of?
Astoria Junior High School is part of Astoria CUSD 1 School District.

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Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 46 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 4%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • : 25-29% (Top 50%)
  • : 40-59% (Top 50%)
  • : Astoria Junior High School's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district in Astoria, IL, covering approximately 91.2 square miles. Families typically drive 10 to 15 minutes to reach the school, with an average distance of 5.4 miles to the edge of the zone and a maximum distance of 8.8 miles.
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

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