Southern Junior High School (Closed 2006)

Box 750 Ellison St
Media, IL 61460
Southern Junior High School serves 116 students in grades 5-8. 
Minority enrollment was 1% of the student body (majority Black), which was lower than the Illinois state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
Total Students
116 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Definition of Terms 2005-2006 School Year Data
This School
State Level (IL)
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
14:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
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Hispanic
n/a
27%
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Black
1%
17%
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White
99%
47%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
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0.02
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Eligible for Free Lunch
27%
43%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
4%
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School District Name
Southern C U School District 120
Source: 2005-2006 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Southern Junior High School?
116 students attend Southern Junior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
99% of Southern Junior High School students are White, and 1% of students are Black.
What grades does Southern Junior High School offer ?
Southern Junior High School offers enrollment in grades 5-8
What school district is Southern Junior High School part of?
Southern Junior High School is part of Southern C U School District 120.

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