Serving 37 students in grades 6-8, Paw Paw Junior High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤10% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 11-19% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 32%).
The student:teacher ratio of 6:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 16% 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: 37 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 6:1
- Minority Enrollment: 16%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in IL
- Math Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Paw Paw Junior High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Paw Paw Junior High School's student population of 37 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 6 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
37 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Paw Paw Junior High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,663 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Paw Paw Junior High School is 0.28, 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
#2733 out of 3663 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
32%
Student : Teacher Ratio
6:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
13%
27%
Black
n/a
17%
White
84%
47%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Paw Paw Junior High School's ranking?
Paw Paw Junior High School is ranked #2733 out of 3,663 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while 11-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% IL state average).
How many students attend Paw Paw Junior High School?
37 students attend Paw Paw Junior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of Paw Paw Junior High School students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Paw Paw Junior High School?
Paw Paw Junior High School has a student ration of 6:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What grades does Paw Paw Junior High School offer ?
Paw Paw Junior High School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Paw Paw Junior High School part of?
Paw Paw Junior High School is part of Paw Paw CUSD 271 School District.
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