Shawnee Jr High School

3365 State Hwy 3 N
Wolf Lake, IL 62998
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 58 students in grades 6-8, Shawnee Jr High School 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 11-19% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 11-19% (which is lower 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 2% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 58 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 2%
  • : Bottom 50% in IL
  • : 11-19% (Btm 50%)
  • : 11-19% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Shawnee Jr High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:

School Overview

Shawnee Jr High School's student population of 58 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 4 teachers has declined by 20% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
58 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
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School Rankings

Shawnee Jr High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,663 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Shawnee Jr High School is 0.04, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
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State Level (IL)
#2530 out of 3663 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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11-19%
28%
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11-19%
32%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
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American Indian
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Asian
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5%
Hispanic
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27%
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Black
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17%
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White
98%
47%
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Hawaiian
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Two or more races
2%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.04
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Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
43%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
33%
4%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Shawnee Jr High School's ranking?
Shawnee Jr High School is ranked #2530 out of 3,663 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
11-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while 11-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% IL state average).
How many students attend Shawnee Jr High School?
58 students attend Shawnee Jr High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
98% of Shawnee Jr High School students are White, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Shawnee Jr High School?
Shawnee Jr High School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What grades does Shawnee Jr High School offer ?
Shawnee Jr High School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Shawnee Jr High School part of?
Shawnee Jr High School is part of Shawnee CUSD 84 School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 58 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 2%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 11-19% (Btm 50%)
  • : 11-19% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

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