Geo T Wilkins Junior High School
Geo T Wilkins Junior High School serves 582 students in grades 7-8.
Geo T Wilkins Junior High School placed in the top 30% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 37% (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 48% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 37%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Top Placements
Geo T Wilkins Junior High School places among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
- Student Attention Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 20%)
School Overview
Geo T Wilkins Junior High School's student population of 582 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 46 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 7-8 |
| Total Students | 582 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 46 teachers |
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School Comparison
Geo T Wilkins Junior High School is ranked within the top 30% 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 Geo T Wilkins Junior High School is 0.61, 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 | #1043 out of 3672 schools (Top 30%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 37% | 32% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 48% | 37% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 13:1 | 15:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | 1% | 5% |
| Hispanic | 23% | 26% |
| Black | 18% | 17% |
| White | 56% | 48% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 2% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.61 | 0.68 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 66% | 47% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch (11-12) | 35% | 27% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Indian Springs 109 School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, IL Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Geo T Wilkins Junior High School is Argo Community High School (2.4 miles away)
The nearest middle school is H H Conrady Junior High School (2.2 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is George T Wilkins Elementary School (0.0 miles away)
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- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Justice George T Wilkins Elementary School Math: 23% | Reading: 37%Rank:6/Top 50% Grades: K-6 | 536 students10
0.0 miles
8001 S 82nd Ave
Justice, IL 60458
(708) 496-8708 0 K-6 536 - Justice Gladness V Player Ecc Grades: PK | 196 students
0.7 miles
8600 S Roberts Rd
Justice, IL 60458
(708) 430-8191 0.7 PK 196 - Bridgeview Robina Lyle Elementary School Math: 34% | Reading: 36%Rank:6/Top 50% Grades: K-6 | 412 students10
0.8 miles
7801 W 75th St
Bridgeview, IL 60455
(708) 496-8722 0.8 K-6 412 - Justice Frank A Brodnicki Elementary School Math: 42% | Reading: 54%Rank:8/Top 30% Grades: K-6 | 699 students10
0.9 miles
8641 W 75th St
Justice, IL 60458
(708) 496-8716 0.9 K-6 699 - Bridgeview Bridgeview Elementary School Math: 26% | Reading: 35%Rank:5/Bottom 50% Grades: K-6 | 416 students10
1.0 miles
7800 S Thomas Ave
Bridgeview, IL 60455
(708) 496-8713 1 K-6 416
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