Hufford Junior High School
Hufford Junior High School serves 1,236 students in grades 6-8.
Hufford Junior High School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 8% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 28%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 14% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 32%) for the 2020-21 school year.
Minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 1,236 students
- Minority Enrollment: 87%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in IL
- Math Proficiency: 8% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 14% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Hufford Junior High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Hufford Junior High School's student population of 1,236 students has grown by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
1,236 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
69 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Hufford Junior High School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 3,663 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Hufford Junior High School is 0.58, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#2867 out of 3663 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
8%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
14%
32%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
60%
27%
Black
22%
17%
White
13%
47%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
91%
44%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13)
7%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hufford Junior High School's ranking?
Hufford Junior High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for: Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 20%).
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
8% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while 14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% IL state average).
How many students attend Hufford Junior High School?
1,236 students attend Hufford Junior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of Hufford Junior High School students are Hispanic, 22% of students are Black, 13% of students are White, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What grades does Hufford Junior High School offer ?
Hufford Junior High School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Hufford Junior High School part of?
Hufford Junior High School is part of Joliet Public School District 86.
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