Holmes Jr High School vs. Friendship Jr High School
Should I attend Holmes Jr High School or Friendship 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
Holmes Jr High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Friendship Jr High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Overview
Serving 458 students in grades 6-8, Holmes Jr High School ranks in the top 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 18% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 32% (which is equal to 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 70% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 630 students in grades 6-8, Friendship 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 25% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 26% (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 59% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
6-8
6-8
Total Students
458 students
630 students
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
54% | 46%
Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
47 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1620 out of 3663 schools in IL
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#1615 out of 3663 schools in IL
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
18%
25%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
26%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 6 Students
121
194
Grade 7 Students
163
207
Grade 8 Students
174
229
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
4%
2%
% Asian
13%
17%
% Hispanic
45%
33%
% Black
6%
5%
% White
30%
41%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
2%
Diversity Score
0.69
0.70
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
89%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
19%
14%
