Serving 357 students in grades 5-8, Prairie Grove Junior 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 22% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 46% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 5-8
- Enrollment: 357 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 20%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in IL
- Math Proficiency: 22% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 46% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 80-84% (Top 5%)
- Attendance Zone: Prairie Grove Junior High School's attendance zone covers the entire school district in Crystal Lake, IL, encompassing approximately 11.3 square miles. The zone typically allows for a drive to the school of about 5-10 minutes, with the furthest edge located 2.8 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Prairie Grove Junior High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Prairie Grove Junior High School's student population of 357 students has grown by 65% over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has grown by 57% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
Total Students
357 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Prairie Grove Junior High School ranks within the top 50% of all 3,542 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Prairie Grove Junior High School is 0.35, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1111 out of 3542 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
27%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
30%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-84%
50%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
5%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
11%
29%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Black
2%
16%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
White
80%
45%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
2%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)13.7%
29.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
9%
43%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
Showing 2010–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Prairie Grove Junior High School's ranking?
Prairie Grove Junior High School is ranked #1111 out of 3,542 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Illinois.
What schools are Prairie Grove Junior High School often compared to?
Prairie Grove Junior High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Hannah Beardsley Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
22% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% IL state average), while 46% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend Prairie Grove Junior High School?
357 students attend Prairie Grove Junior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of Prairie Grove Junior High School students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Prairie Grove Junior High School?
Prairie Grove Junior High School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Prairie Grove Junior High School offer ?
Prairie Grove Junior High School offers enrollment in grades 5-8
What school district is Prairie Grove Junior High School part of?
Prairie Grove Junior High School is part of Prairie Grove Csd 46 School District.
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