Serving 493 students in grades 6-8, Mcclure Jr High School ranks in the top 1% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 1%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 76% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 82% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 38%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 493 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 12%
- Math Proficiency: 76%
- Reading Proficiency: 82%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Mcclure Jr High School's student population of 493 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 42 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
493 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
42 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of Mcclure Jr High School is 0.22, 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)76%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)82%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
5%
Hispanic
7%
27%
Black
1%
17%
White
88%
47%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
1%
43%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
76% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% IL state average), while 82% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 38% IL state average).
How many students attend Mcclure Jr High School?
493 students attend Mcclure Jr High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of Mcclure Jr High School students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mcclure Jr High School?
Mcclure Jr High School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What grades does Mcclure Jr High School offer ?
Mcclure Jr High School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Mcclure Jr High School part of?
Mcclure Jr High School is part of Western Springs SD 101 School District.
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