Heritage Junior High School serves 114 students in grades 6-8.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 85-89% (which was higher than the Illinois state average of 80%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 80-84% (which was higher than the Illinois state average of 75%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 was equal to the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 3% of the student body (majority Black), which was lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
114 students
Showing 2004–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
Showing 2004–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)85-89%
80%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)80-84%
75%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
Showing 2004–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
16%
White
97%
45%
Showing 2004–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2004–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Free Lunch
11%
43%
Showing 2003–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
18%
4%
Showing 2003–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
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?
85-89% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 80% IL state average), while 80-84% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 75% IL state average).
How many students attend Heritage Junior High School?
114 students attend Heritage Junior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
97% of Heritage Junior High School students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Heritage Junior High School?
Heritage Junior High School has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Heritage Junior High School offer ?
Heritage Junior High School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Heritage Junior High School part of?
Heritage Junior High School is part of Heritage Community Unit School District 8.
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