Iroquois West Middle School
Tel:
(815)268-4355
- Iroquois West Middle School serves 241 students in grades 6-8.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 22% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 32%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 29% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 38%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 16:1.
- Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 51%.
School Overview
- Iroquois West Middle School's student population of 241 students has grown by 19% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 16 teachers has grown by 33% over five school years.
| School Type | Magnet School |
| Grades Offered | Grades 6-8 |
| Total Students | 241 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 16 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Iroquois West Middle School's student:teacher ratio of 15:1 has decreased from 17:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Iroquois West Middle School is 0.54, 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 | #2310 out of 3,544 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 22% | 32% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 29% | 38% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 15:1 | 16:1 |
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| Asian | n/a | 5% |
| Hispanic | 35% | 26% |
| Black | n/a | 17% |
| White | 58% | 49% |
| Two or more races | 7% | 3% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.54 | 0.67 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 51% | 46% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 47% | 4% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Iroquois West CUSD 10 School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, IL Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Iroquois West Middle School is Iroquois West High School (3.7 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Crescent City Grade School (8.8 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Iroquois West Elementary School/gilman (3.6 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Gilman Iroquois West Elementary School/gilman Magnet School
Grades: 1-3 | 180 students
3.6 miles
Po Box 67
Gilman, IL 60938
(815)265-7631 3.6 1-3 180 - Gilman Iroquois West High School Magnet School
Grades: 9-12 | 285 students
3.7 miles
Po Box 67
Gilman, IL 60938
(815)265-4229 3.7 9-12 285 - Thawville Iroquois West Elementary Sch/thawville Magnet School
Grades: 4-5 | 133 students
6.2 miles
Po Box 99
Thawville, IL 60968
(217)387-2291 6.2 4-5 133 - Danforth Iroquois West Elementary Sch/danforth Magnet School
Grades: PK-K | 114 students
7.5 miles
Po Box 185
Danforth, IL 60930
(815)269-2230 7.5 PK-K 114 - Crescent City Crescent City Grade School Magnet School
Grades: K-8 | 67 students
8.8 miles
Po Box 190
Crescent City, IL 60928
(815)683-2141 8.8 K-8 67
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