Athens Junior High School
Rank
: 7/
Top 50%10
Tel:
(217) 636-8380
Athens Junior High School serves 164 students in grades 7-8.
Athens Junior High School placed in the top 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is approximately equal to the Illinois state average of 32%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 37%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Top Placements
Athens Junior High School places among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
- Category Attribute
- Community Size Largest student body (number of students) (Top 20%)
School Overview
Athens Junior High School's student population of 164 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 9 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 7-8 |
| Total Students | 164 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 9 teachers |
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School Comparison
Athens Junior High School is ranked within the top 50% of all 3,672 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Athens Junior High School is 0.08, 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.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (IL) |
Overall Testing Rank | #1183 out of 3672 schools (Top 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 30-34% | 32% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 45-49% | 37% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 18:1 | 15:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | n/a | 5% |
| Hispanic | 2% | 26% |
| Black | 2% | 17% |
| White | 96% | 48% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | n/a | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.08 | 0.68 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 27% | 47% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 2% | 2% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Athens CUSD 213 School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, IL Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Athens Junior High School is Athens Senior High School (0.0 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Greenview Jr/sr High School (8.2 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Cantrall Elementary School (2.7 miles away)
Show me:
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Athens Athens Senior High School Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%Rank:8/Top 30% Grades: 9-12 | 303 students10
0.0 miles
501 Warrior Way
Athens, IL 62613
(217) 636-8314 0 9-12 303 - Cantrall Cantrall Elementary School Math: 70-74% | Reading: 55-59%Rank:10/Top 10% Grades: PK-3 | 391 students10
2.7 miles
1 Braves Ln
Cantrall, IL 62625
(217) 487-7312 2.7 PK-3 391 - Cantrall Cantrall Intermediate School Math: 33% | Reading: 43%Rank:7/Top 50% Grades: 4-6 | 254 students10
2.7 miles
155 Claypool St
Cantrall, IL 62625
(217) 487-9082 2.7 4-6 254 - Athens Salt Creek Academy Alternative School Grades: 11 | 14 students
6.6 miles
30819 Fancy Pr Ave
Athens, IL 62613
(217) 566-3841 6.6 11 14 - Sherman Sherman Elementary School Math: 44% | Reading: 45%Rank:8/Top 30% Grades: PK-4 | 599 students10
7.9 miles
312 South St
Sherman, IL 62684
(217) 496-2021 7.9 PK-4 599
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