Jefferson Jr High School vs. Kennedy Junior High School
Should I attend Jefferson Jr High School or Kennedy Junior 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
Jefferson Jr High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Diversity
Kennedy Junior High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Overview
Serving 828 students in grades 6-8, Jefferson Jr High School ranks in the top 30% 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 36% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 43% (which is higher 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 51% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 979 students in grades 6-8, Kennedy Junior High 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 62% (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 15:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 53% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Blue Ribbon Schools
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Yes
Grades Offered
6-8
6-8
Total Students
828 students
979 students
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
51% | 49%
Total Classroom Teachers
66 teachers
65 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
15:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#814 out of 3663 schools in IL
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
#46 out of 3663 schools in IL
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
62%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
73%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 6 Students
288
311
Grade 7 Students
276
341
Grade 8 Students
264
327
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
14%
37%
% Hispanic
25%
5%
% Black
8%
2%
% White
49%
51%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
5%
Diversity Score
0.68
0.60
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
21%
6%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
2%