Serving 298 students in grades 6-8, Peotone Jr High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 29% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 53% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 38%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 19% 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: 298 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 19%
- Math Proficiency: 29% (Top 1% in IL)
- Reading Proficiency: 53% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Peotone Jr High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Peotone Jr High School's student population of 298 students has declined by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has grown by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
298 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Peotone Jr High School is 0.33, 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)29%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)53%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
5%
Hispanic
12%
27%
Black
1%
17%
White
81%
47%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
19%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
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 percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% IL state average), while 53% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 38% IL state average).
How many students attend Peotone Jr High School?
298 students attend Peotone Jr High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
81% of Peotone Jr High School students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Peotone Jr High School?
Peotone Jr High School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What grades does Peotone Jr High School offer ?
Peotone Jr High School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Peotone Jr High School part of?
Peotone Jr High School is part of Peotone CUSD 207u School District.
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