Cobden Junior High School
Tel:
(618)893-4031
- Cobden Junior High School serves 133 students in grades 6-8.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 35-39% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 32%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 38%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 16:1.
- Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 51%.
School Overview
- Cobden Junior High School's student population of 133 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 7 teachers has grown by 75% over five school years.
| School Type | Magnet School |
| Grades Offered | Grades 6-8 |
| Total Students | 133 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 7 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Cobden Junior High School's student:teacher ratio of 19:1 has decreased from 38:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Cobden Junior High School is 0.45, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.67. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (IL) |
| Overall School Rank | #1074 out of 3,544 schools (Top 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 35-39% | 32% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 20-24% | 38% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 19:1 | 16:1 |
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| Asian | n/a | 5% |
| Hispanic | 33% | 26% |
| Black | n/a | 17% |
| White | 67% | 49% |
| Two or more races | n/a | 3% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.45 | 0.67 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 48% | 46% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 9% | 4% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Cobden SUD 17 School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, IL Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Cobden Junior High School is Anna-jonesboro High School (5.5 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Anna Junior High School (5.2 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Cobden Elementary School (0.0 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Cobden Cobden Elementary School Magnet School
Grades: PK-5 | 204 students
0.0 miles
413 N Appleknocker
Cobden, IL 62920
(618)893-2311 0.0 PK-5 204 - Anna Tri-county South - Choate Special Education School
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32 students
4.2 miles
Po Box 379
Anna, IL 62906
(618)833-4541 4.2 n/a 32 - Anna Lincoln Elementary School Magnet School
Grades: PK-2 | 233 students
5.1 miles
108 Warren St
Anna, IL 62906
(618)833-6851 5.1 PK-2 233 - Anna Anna Junior High School Magnet School
Grades: 5-8 | 309 students
5.2 miles
301 S Green St
Anna, IL 62906
(618)833-6415 5.2 5-8 309 - Anna Davie Elementary School Magnet School
Grades: 3-4 | 154 students
5.2 miles
301 S Green St
Anna, IL 62906
(618)833-8022 5.2 3-4 154
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