Daniel Wright Jr High School vs. Woodlawn Middle School
Should I attend Daniel Wright Jr High School or Woodlawn Middle 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
Daniel Wright Jr High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Woodlawn Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Diversity
Overview
Serving 734 students in grades 6-8, Daniel Wright Jr High School ranks in the top 1% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 1%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 77% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 73% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 32%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 53% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Serving 674 students in grades 6-8, Woodlawn Middle School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 59% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 58% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 32%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 53% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Blue Ribbon Schools
Yes
Yes
Grades Offered
6-8
6-8
Total Students
734 students
674 students
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
51% | 49%
Total Classroom Teachers
62 teachers
48 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#19 out of 3663 schools in IL
(Top 1%)
(Top 1%)
#128 out of 3663 schools in IL
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
77%
59%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
73%
58%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 5 Students
1
-
Grade 6 Students
230
215
Grade 7 Students
277
228
Grade 8 Students
226
231
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
50%
32%
% Hispanic
5%
12%
% Black
1%
3%
% White
43%
49%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
4%
Diversity Score
0.57
0.65
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
1%
7%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
n/a
3%
n/a