Nokomis Jr/sr High School
Tel:
(217) 563-7311
Nokomis Jr/sr High School serves 304 students in grades 6-12.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is approximately equal to the Illinois state average of 32%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 37%) for the 2017-18 school year.
Nokomis Jr/sr 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 30%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Top Placements
Nokomis Jr/sr High School places among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
- Category Attribute
- Student Attention Lowest teacher:student ratio (Top 20%)
School Overview
Nokomis Jr/sr High School's student population of 304 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 6-12 |
| Total Students | 304 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 25 teachers |
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School Comparison
Nokomis Jr/sr High School is ranked within the top 50% 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 Nokomis Jr/sr High School is 0.08, 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 | #1183 out of 3672 schools (Top 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 30-34% | 32% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 45-49% | 37% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 12:1 | 15:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | n/a | 5% |
| Hispanic | 2% | 26% |
| Black | n/a | 17% |
| White | 96% | 48% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 2% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.08 | 0.68 |
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Graduation Rate | ≥90% | 87% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 38% | 47% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 6% | 2% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Nokomis CUSD 22 School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, IL Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Nokomis Jr/sr High School is Chrismont Safe School (11.5 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Morrisonville Junior High School (11.9 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is North Elementary School (0.3 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Nokomis North Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 327 students
0.3 miles
110 W Hamilton St
Nokomis, IL 62075
(217) 563-7311 0.3 PK-5 327 - Nokomis Chrismont Safe School Alternative School
Grades: 10 | 23 students
11.5 miles
316 E South St
Nokomis, IL 62075
(217) 563-7600 11.5 10 23 - Morrisonville Morrisonville Elementary School Grades: PK-6 | 191 students
11.9 miles
Po Box 13
Morrisonville, IL 62546
(217) 526-4441 11.9 PK-6 191 - Morrisonville Morrisonville High School Grades: 9-12 | 90 students
11.9 miles
Po Box 13
Morrisonville, IL 62546
(217) 526-4432 11.9 9-12 90 - Morrisonville Morrisonville Junior High School Grades: 7-8 | 52 students
11.9 miles
Po Box 13
Morrisonville, IL 62546
(217) 526-4432 11.9 7-8 52
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