Serving 501 students in grades 7-8, Kankakee Junior High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 6% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 16% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 7-8
- Enrollment: 501 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 85%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in IL
- Math Proficiency: 6% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 16% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 28% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Kankakee Junior High School's attendance zone encompasses the entire Kankakee school district, covering approximately 47.1 square miles. The typical drive to the school is around 10-12 minutes, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 6.4 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Kankakee Junior High School's student population of 501 students has declined by 30% over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has declined by 39% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
Total Students
501 students
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Kankakee Junior High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,542 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Kankakee Junior High School is 0.64, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2942 out of 3542 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
6%
27%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
16%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
50%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
13:1
Hispanic
35%
29%
Black
47%
16%
White
15%
45%
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)55.7%
29.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
81%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
5%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Kankakee Junior High School's ranking?
Kankakee Junior High School is ranked #2942 out of 3,542 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% IL state average), while 16% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend Kankakee Junior High School?
501 students attend Kankakee Junior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of Kankakee Junior High School students are Black, 35% of students are Hispanic, 15% of students are White, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Kankakee Junior High School?
Kankakee Junior High School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Kankakee Junior High School offer ?
Kankakee Junior High School offers enrollment in grades 7-8
What school district is Kankakee Junior High School part of?
Kankakee Junior High School is part of Kankakee SD 111 School District.
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