Carl Sandburg Jr High School vs. Walter R Sundling Jr High School
Should I attend Carl Sandburg Jr High School or Walter R Sundling Jr High School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Carl Sandburg Jr High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Student Attention
Walter R Sundling Jr High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Overview
Serving 406 students in grades 7-8, Carl Sandburg 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 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 24% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 32%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 587 students in grades 7-8, Walter R Sundling Jr High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 31% (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 49% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Blue Ribbon Schools
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Yes
Grades Offered
7-8
7-8
Total Students
406 students
587 students
% Male | % Female
50% | 50%
50% | 50%
Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers
44 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
13:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1695 out of 3663 schools in IL
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#1166 out of 3663 schools in IL
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
31%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 7 Students
190
287
Grade 8 Students
216
300
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
9%
14%
% Hispanic
38%
26%
% Black
4%
5%
% White
46%
51%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
4%
Diversity Score
0.64
0.66
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
46%
25%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
6%