Paxton-buckley-loda Jr High School serves 292 students in grades 6-8.
Paxton-buckley-loda Jr High School placed in the top 30% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 28%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 34% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 32%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023-24)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 292 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 14%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in IL
- Math Proficiency: 40% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 34% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Paxton-buckley-loda Jr High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
School Overview
Paxton-buckley-loda Jr High School's student population of 292 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
292 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Paxton-buckley-loda Jr High School is ranked within the top 30% of all 3,663 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Paxton-buckley-loda Jr High School is 0.25, 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
#958 out of 3663 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
32%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
9%
27%
Black
1%
17%
White
86%
47%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
40%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Paxton-buckley-loda Jr High School's ranking?
Paxton-buckley-loda Jr High School is ranked #958 out of 3,663 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Illinois.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while 34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% IL state average).
How many students attend Paxton-buckley-loda Jr High School?
292 students attend Paxton-buckley-loda Jr High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of Paxton-buckley-loda Jr High School students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Paxton-buckley-loda Jr High School?
Paxton-buckley-loda Jr High School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What grades does Paxton-buckley-loda Jr High School offer ?
Paxton-buckley-loda Jr High School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Paxton-buckley-loda Jr High School part of?
Paxton-buckley-loda Jr High School is part of Paxton-Buckley-Loda Cud 10 School District.
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