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Unity Jr High School vs. International Prep Academy

Should you attend Unity Jr High School or International Prep Academy? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Unity Jr High School
1121 County Road 800 N
Tolono, IL 61880
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7/
10
Top 50%
International Prep Academy
1605 W Kirby Ave
Champaign, IL 61821
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4/
10
Bottom 50%
Top Rankings
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International Prep Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:

Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Most improved public schools (Top 5%)
Overview
Serving 365 students in grades 6-8, Unity 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 32% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 27% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 650 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, International Prep Academy 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 10-14% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 24% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
6-8
PK-8
Total Students
365 students
650 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Unity Jr High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at International Prep Academy over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
49% | 51%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Unity Jr High School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at International Prep Academy.
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
51 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Unity Jr High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at International Prep Academy over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
13:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Unity Jr High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Tolono CUSD 7 School District and the state of Illinois, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at International Prep Academy with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Champaign CUSD 4 School District and the state of Illinois, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#1198 out of 3426 schools in IL
(Top 50%)
#2104 out of 3426 schools in IL
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Unity Jr High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of International Prep Academy, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
32%
(Top 30% in IL)(20-21 School Year Data)
10-14%
(Bottom 50% in IL)(20-21 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Unity Jr High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Tolono CUSD 7 School District and Illinois public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2020-21 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at International Prep Academy who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Champaign CUSD 4 School District and Illinois public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2020-21 school year.
27%
(Top 50% in IL)
24%
(Bottom 50% in IL)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Unity Jr High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Tolono CUSD 7 School District and Illinois public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at International Prep Academy who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Champaign CUSD 4 School District and Illinois public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
70-74%
(Top 20% in IL)
50-59%
(Top 50% in IL)

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Unity Jr High School by grade.
This chart displays the students of International Prep Academy by grade.
Kindergarten Students
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80
Grade 1 Students
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95
Grade 2 Students
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85
Grade 3 Students
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80
Grade 4 Students
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68
Grade 5 Students
-
68
Grade 6 Students
128
71
Grade 7 Students
129
50
Grade 8 Students
108
53

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
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% Asian
1%
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This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Unity Jr High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Tolono CUSD 7 School District and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at International Prep Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Champaign CUSD 4 School District and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2021-22 school year.
% Hispanic
3%
68%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Unity Jr High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Tolono CUSD 7 School District and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at International Prep Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Champaign CUSD 4 School District and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
3%
12%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Unity Jr High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Tolono CUSD 7 School District and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at International Prep Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Champaign CUSD 4 School District and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
88%
15%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Unity Jr High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Tolono CUSD 7 School District and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at International Prep Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Champaign CUSD 4 School District and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
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% Two or more races
5%
5%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Unity Jr High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Tolono CUSD 7 School District and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at International Prep Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Champaign CUSD 4 School District and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.22
0.50
This chart showcases the diversity score of Unity Jr High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Tolono CUSD 7 School District and Illinois, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of International Prep Academy, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Champaign CUSD 4 School District and Illinois, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
25%
27%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Unity Jr High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Tolono CUSD 7 School District and Illinois, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at International Prep Academy, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Champaign CUSD 4 School District and Illinois, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
5%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Unity Jr High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Tolono CUSD 7 School District and Illinois, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
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