Kingsley Jr High School serves 815 students in grades 6-8.
Kingsley Jr High School placed in the top 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 23% (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 26% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 32%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023-24)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 815 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 35%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in IL
- Math Proficiency: 23% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 26% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Kingsley Jr High School's student population of 815 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 55 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
815 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
55 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Kingsley Jr High School is ranked within the top 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 Kingsley Jr High School is 0.54, 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
#1692 out of 3663 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
32%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
6%
5%
Hispanic
5%
27%
Black
17%
17%
White
65%
47%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
28%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Kingsley Jr High School's ranking?
Kingsley Jr High School is ranked #1692 out of 3,663 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Illinois.
What schools are Kingsley Jr High School often compared to?
Kingsley Jr High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Chiddix Jr High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
23% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while 26% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% IL state average).
How many students attend Kingsley Jr High School?
815 students attend Kingsley Jr High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
65% of Kingsley Jr High School students are White, 17% of students are Black, 7% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Asian, and 5% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Kingsley Jr High School?
Kingsley Jr High School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What grades does Kingsley Jr High School offer ?
Kingsley Jr High School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Kingsley Jr High School part of?
Kingsley Jr High School is part of Mclean County USD 5 School District.
School Calendar
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Event
Date
Last Day Before Winter Break
December 21, 2023 (Thursday)
Last Day Before Spring Break
March 22, 2024 (Friday)
Spring Break (No School)
March 25, 2024 (Monday)
Spring Break (No School)
March 26, 2024 (Tuesday)
Spring Break (No School)
March 27, 2024 (Wednesday)
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