Serving 62 students in grades 6-8, Cissna Park Jr High School ranks 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 2018-2019 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25-29% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 38%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 62 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 7%
- Math Proficiency: 25-29%
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Cissna Park Jr High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
Cissna Park Jr High School's student population of 62 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 4 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
62 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Cissna Park Jr High School is 0.13, 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)25-29%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)45-49%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
5%
27%
Black
2%
17%
White
93%
47%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
37%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) 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?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% IL state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 38% IL state average).
How many students attend Cissna Park Jr High School?
62 students attend Cissna Park Jr High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of Cissna Park Jr High School students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Cissna Park Jr High School?
Cissna Park Jr High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What grades does Cissna Park Jr High School offer ?
Cissna Park Jr High School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Cissna Park Jr High School part of?
Cissna Park Jr High School is part of Cissna Park CUSD 6 School District.
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