Serving 347 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 10% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 32%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 27% 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: 347 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 27%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in IL
- Math Proficiency: 8% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 10% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Pontiac Jr High School's student population of 347 students has declined by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has declined by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
347 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Pontiac Jr 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 Pontiac Jr High School is 0.44, 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
#3134 out of 3663 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
8%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
10%
32%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
17%
27%
Black
4%
17%
White
73%
47%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
48%
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 Pontiac Jr High School's ranking?
Pontiac Jr High School is ranked #3134 out of 3,663 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 10% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% IL state average).
How many students attend Pontiac Jr High School?
347 students attend Pontiac Jr High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of Pontiac Jr High School students are White, 17% of students are Hispanic, 6% 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 13:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
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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