Serving 1,070 students in grades 6-8, Traughber 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 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30% (which is equal to the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 1,070 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 44%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in IL
- Math Proficiency: 32% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 63% (Top 30%)
- Attendance Zone: Traughber Jr High School serves the southern part of Oswego, IL, covering an attendance zone of approximately 37 square miles. Families within this area can typically expect a drive of 10 to 12 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest distance from the school being around 8.7 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Traughber Jr High School's student population of 1,070 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 59 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
1,070 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
59 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
Preparing youth for service in this world and for the world to come.
School Rankings
Traughber Jr 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 Traughber Jr High School is 0.62, 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
#1231 out of 3542 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
27%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
30%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
63%
50%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
13:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
5%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
24%
29%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
10%
16%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
56%
45%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
5%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)17%
29.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
14%
43%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
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 Traughber Jr High School's ranking?
Traughber Jr High School is ranked #1231 out of 3,542 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Illinois.
What schools are Traughber Jr High School often compared to?
Traughber Jr High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Thompson Jr High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
32% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% IL state average), while 30% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend Traughber Jr High School?
1,070 students attend Traughber Jr High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of Traughber Jr High School students are White, 24% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Black, 5% of students are Asian, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Traughber Jr High School?
Traughber Jr High School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Traughber Jr High School offer ?
Traughber Jr High School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Traughber Jr High School part of?
Traughber Jr High School is part of CUSD 308 School District.
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