Serving 173 students in grades 6-8, Lena-winslow Jr High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75-79% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 173 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 10%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in IL
- Math Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 75-79% (Top 1%)
- Science Proficiency: 80-84% (Top 5%)
- Attendance Zone: Lena-Winslow Jr High School's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district in Lena, IL, covering approximately 118.7 square miles. Families within this area can typically expect a drive of 10 to 15 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge being about 10 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Lena-winslow Jr High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Lena-winslow Jr High School's student population of 173 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 12 teachers has declined by 20% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
173 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. View full 39-year historical data
School Rankings
Lena-winslow Jr High School ranks within the top 20% of all 3,542 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Lena-winslow Jr High School is 0.19, 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
#383 out of 3542 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
27%
Showing 2012–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
30%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-84%
50%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
Showing 2015–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Hispanic
4%
29%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 35-year historical data
Black
2%
16%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 23-year historical data
White
90%
45%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 36-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)5.8%
29.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
28%
43%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 24-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
4%
Showing 2010–2025. View full 24-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lena-winslow Jr High School's ranking?
Lena-winslow Jr High School is ranked #383 out of 3,542 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% IL state average), while 75-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend Lena-winslow Jr High School?
173 students attend Lena-winslow Jr High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Lena-winslow Jr High School students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Lena-winslow Jr High School?
Lena-winslow Jr High School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Lena-winslow Jr High School offer ?
Lena-winslow Jr High School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Lena-winslow Jr High School part of?
Lena-winslow Jr High School is part of Lena Winslow CUSD 202 School District.
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