Pontiac Community Consolidated School District 429 is a school district headquartered in Pontiac, Illinois, United States, serving three elementary schools and one junior high school. By 2014, Kevin Lipke had left his post as superintendent.
Serving 324 students in grades 6-8, Pontiac Jr 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 8% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 7% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 324 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 29%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in IL
- Math Proficiency: 8% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 7% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Pontiac Jr High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Pontiac Jr High School's student population of 324 students has declined by 19% over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has declined by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
324 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
School Rankings
Pontiac Jr High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,426 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Pontiac Jr High School is 0.46, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#3087 out of 3426 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)8%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
7%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
18%
28%
Black
4%
16%
White
71%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
51%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Pontiac Jr High School's ranking?
Pontiac Jr High School is ranked #3087 out of 3,426 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
What schools are Pontiac Jr High School often compared to?
Pontiac Jr High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Prairie Central Elementary School, Dwight Common School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
8% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while 7% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend Pontiac Jr High School?
324 students attend Pontiac Jr High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of Pontiac Jr High School students are White, 18% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Pontiac Jr High School?
Pontiac Jr High School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Pontiac Jr High School offer ?
Pontiac Jr High School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Pontiac Jr High School part of?
Pontiac Jr High School is part of Pontiac CCSD 429 School District.
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