Daniel Wright Jr High School

1370 N Riverwoods Rd
Lincolnshire, IL 60069
(School attendance zone shown in map)
10/
10
Top 1%
Serving 739 students in grades 6-8, Daniel Wright Jr High School ranks in the top 1% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 1%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 76% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 71% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 739 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 63%
  • : Top 1% in IL
  • : 76% (Top 1%)
  • : 71% (Top 5%)
  • : 85% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Daniel Wright Jr High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:

School Overview

Daniel Wright Jr High School's student population of 739 students has grown by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 65 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
739 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
65 teachers

School Rankings

Daniel Wright Jr High School ranks within the top 1% of all 3,542 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Daniel Wright Jr High School is 0.57, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (IL)
#31 out of 3542 schools
(Top 1%)
76%
27%
71%
30%
85%
50%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
54%
6%
Hispanic
3%
28%
Black
2%
16%
White
37%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
0.57
Eligible for Free Lunch
1%
43%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Daniel Wright Jr High School's ranking?
Daniel Wright Jr High School is ranked #31 out of 3,542 schools, which ranks it among the top 1% of public schools in Illinois.
What schools are Daniel Wright Jr High School often compared to?
Daniel Wright Jr High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Woodlawn Middle School, Twin Groves Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
76% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% IL state average), while 71% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend Daniel Wright Jr High School?
739 students attend Daniel Wright Jr High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of Daniel Wright Jr High School students are Asian, 37% of students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Daniel Wright Jr High School?
Daniel Wright Jr High School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Daniel Wright Jr High School offer ?
Daniel Wright Jr High School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Daniel Wright Jr High School part of?
Daniel Wright Jr High School is part of Lincolnshire-Prairieview School District 103.

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Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 739 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 63%
  • : Top 1%
  • : 76% (Top 1%)
  • : 71% (Top 5%)
  • : 85% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

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