Serving 153 students in grades 7-8, Casey-westfield Junior High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 75-79% (which was higher than the Illinois state average of 58%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 55-59% (which was approximately equal to the Illinois state average of 58%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 was higher than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 5% of the student body (majority Black), which was lower than the Illinois state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
Total Students
153 students
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)75-79%
58%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)55-59%
58%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
n/a
27%
Black
2%
17%
White
95%
47%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
42%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
75-79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 58% IL state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 58% IL state average).
How many students attend Casey-westfield Junior High School?
153 students attend Casey-westfield Junior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of Casey-westfield Junior High School students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Casey-westfield Junior High School?
Casey-westfield Junior High School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What grades does Casey-westfield Junior High School offer ?
Casey-westfield Junior High School offers enrollment in grades 7-8
What school district is Casey-westfield Junior High School part of?
Casey-westfield Junior High School is part of Casey-Westfield Community Unit School District 4c.
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