Bednarcik Junior High School
Tel:
(630) 636-3489
Bednarcik Junior High School serves 712 students in grades 6-8.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 52% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 32%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 56% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 37%) for the 2017-18 school year.
Bednarcik Junior High School placed in the top 20% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 52% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Top Placements
Bednarcik Junior High School places among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
- Category Attribute
- Overall Rank Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
- Math Proficiency Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
- Reading/Language Arts Proficiency Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
School Overview
Bednarcik Junior High School's student population of 712 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 43 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 6-8 |
| Total Students | 712 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 43 teachers |
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School Comparison
Bednarcik Junior High School is ranked within the top 20% 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 Bednarcik Junior High School is 0.64, 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 | #492 out of 3672 schools (Top 20%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 52% | 32% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 56% | 37% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 17:1 | 15:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | 15% | 5% |
| Hispanic | 14% | 26% |
| Black | 11% | 17% |
| White | 56% | 48% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 4% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.64 | 0.68 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 15% | 47% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 2% | 2% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | CUSD 308 School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, IL Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Bednarcik Junior High School is Oswego East High School (1.1 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Clifford Crone Middle School (1.9 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Wolfs Crossing Elementary School (0.0 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Aurora Wolfs Crossing Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 529 students
0.0 miles
3015 Heggs Rd
Aurora, IL 60503
(630) 636-3489 0.0 K-5 529 - Oswego Oswego East High School Grades: 9-12 | 2,616 students
1.1 miles
1525 Harvey Rd
Oswego, IL 60543
(630) 636-3489 1.1 9-12 2,616 - Naperville Danielle-joy Peterson Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 737 students
1.2 miles
4008 Chinaberry Ln
Naperville, IL 60564
(630) 428-5678 1.2 K-5 737 - Aurora Homestead Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 637 students
1.4 miles
2830 Hillsboro Blvd
Aurora, IL 60503
(630) 636-3489 1.4 K-5 637 - Aurora The Wheatlands Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 608 students
1.4 miles
2290 Barrington Dr
Aurora, IL 60503
(630) 636-3489 1.4 K-5 608
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