J W Eater Junior High School
J W Eater Junior High School serves 495 students in grades 6-8.
J W Eater 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 2018-19 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 7% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 33%) for the 2018-19 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 7% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 38%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 52% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Top Rankings
J W Eater Junior High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 5%)
- Percent Eligible For Free Lunch Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 1%)
- Student Attention Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 10%)
School Overview
J W Eater Junior High School's student population of 495 students has grown by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 45 teachers has grown by 15% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 6-8 |
| Total Students | 495 students |
| |
| Gender % |
|
| Total Classroom Teachers | 45 teachers |
| |
| Students by Grade |
|
School Rankings
J W Eater Junior High School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 3,655 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2018-19 school year.
The diversity score of J W Eater Junior High School is 0.73, which is more 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 | #3550 out of 3655 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| ||
Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 7% | 33% |
| ||
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 7% | 38% |
| ||
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 11:1 | 15:1 |
| ||
| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | 1% | 5% |
| Hispanic | 26% | 26% |
| Black | 33% | 17% |
| White | 29% | 48% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 11% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |
|
|
Diversity Score | 0.73 | 0.68 |
| ||
| Eligible for Free Lunch | 100% | 47% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15) | 19% | 2% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Rantoul City 137 School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, IL Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to J W Eater Junior High School is Rantoul Township High School (0.3 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Thomasboro Grade School (4.9 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Northview Elementary School (0.5 miles away)
Show me:
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Rantoul Rantoul Township High School Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10-14%Rank:2/Bottom 50% Grades: 9-12 | 738 students10
0.3 miles
200 S Sheldon St
Rantoul, IL 61866
(217) 892-6160 0.3 9-12 738 - Rantoul Northview Elementary School Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%Rank:2/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-5 | 349 students10
0.5 miles
400 N Sheldon St
Rantoul, IL 61866
(217) 892-2119 0.5 PK-5 349 - Rantoul Broadmeadow Elementary School Math: 6-9% | Reading: 6-9%Rank:1/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-5 | 290 students10
0.8 miles
500 Sunview Rd
Rantoul, IL 61866
(217) 892-2194 0.8 PK-5 290 - Rantoul Eastlawn Elementary School Math: 6-9% | Reading: 6-9%Rank:1/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-5 | 279 students10
1.2 miles
650 N Maplewood Dr
Rantoul, IL 61866
(217) 892-2131 1.2 PK-5 279 - Rantoul Pleasant Acres Elementary School Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%Rank:1/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-5 | 257 students10
1.4 miles
1625 Short St
Rantoul, IL 61866
(217) 893-4141 1.4 PK-5 257
School Reviews
Recent Articles
Traditional Christmas carols, such as "Silent Night," may be sounds of the past on public school campuses. Learn about why schools are banning Christmas carols and how some parents are protesting the changes.
Some districts are banning handcuffing, while others are cuffing kindergarteners simply throwing a temper tantrum. Read this editorial to see why this author believes slapping the cuffs on children’s wrists only leads to more behavior issues and violence in their adult lives.
August 02, 2021
The 2020-21 school year was unlike any other and hopefully not one we’ll repeat anytime soon. The COVID-19 pandemic changed the face of America’s public education system and we’re still seeing the effects. In this article, we’ll explore the impact of the pandemic on America’s public schools, see how they responded, and talk about some tips for returning to in-person education this fall.
