Lena-winslow Junior High School
Tel:
(815) 369-3114
Lena-winslow Junior High School serves 177 students in grades 6-8.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 32%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 37%) for the 2017-18 school year.
Lena-winslow Junior High School placed in the top 20% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 10%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Top Placements
Lena-winslow Junior High School places among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
- Category Attribute
- Overall Rank Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
- Reading/Language Arts Proficiency Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
- Community Size Largest student body (number of students) (Top 20%)
School Overview
Lena-winslow Junior High School's student population of 177 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 13 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered | Grades 6-8 |
Total Students | 177 students |
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Total Classroom Teachers | 13 teachers |
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Students by Grade |
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School Comparison
Lena-winslow Junior High School is ranked within the top 20% of all 3,672 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Lena-winslow Junior High School is 0.13, 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.
Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (IL) |
Overall Testing Rank | #533 out of 3672 schools (Top 20%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 40-44% | 32% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 65-69% | 37% |
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Student : Teacher Ratio | 14:1 | 15:1 |
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American Indian | n/a | n/a |
Asian | n/a | 5% |
Hispanic | 4% | 26% |
Black | 3% | 17% |
White | 93% | 48% |
Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
Two or more races | n/a | 4% |
All Ethnic Groups |
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Diversity Score | 0.13 | 0.68 |
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Eligible for Free Lunch | 34% | 47% |
Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 8% | 2% |
School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
School District Name | Lena Winslow CUSD 202 School District |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, IL Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Lena-winslow Junior High School is Lena-winslow High School (0.0 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Pearl City Junior High School (8.1 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Lena Elementary School (0.1 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Lena Lena-winslow High School Grades: 9-12 | 236 students
0.0 miles
516 Fremont St
Lena, IL 61048
(815) 369-3115 0.0 9-12 236 - Lena Lena Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 416 students
0.1 miles
401 Fremont St
Lena, IL 61048
(815) 369-3113 0.1 PK-5 416 - Pearl City Pearl City Elementary School Grades: PK-6 | 243 students
8.1 miles
Po Box 9
Pearl City, IL 61062
(815) 443-2715 8.1 PK-6 243 - Pearl City Pearl City High School Grades: 9-12 | 135 students
8.1 miles
Po Box 9
Pearl City, IL 61062
(815) 443-2715 8.1 9-12 135 - Pearl City Pearl City Junior High School Grades: 7-8 | 69 students
8.1 miles
Po Box 9
Pearl City, IL 61062
(815) 443-2715 8.1 7-8 69
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