Serving 1,919 students in grades 7-8, Unity 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 7% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 13% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 7-8
- Enrollment: 1,919 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in IL
- Math Proficiency: 7% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 13% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 28% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Unity Jr High School's attendance zone covers the entire district in Cicero, IL, encompassing an area of approximately 6.1 square miles. The typical drive to the school from the furthest edge of the zone is about 5 to 10 minutes, with an average distance of 1.5 miles from the school to the zone's edge.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Unity Jr High School's student population of 1,919 students has declined by 21% over five school years.
The teacher population of 125 teachers has declined by 25% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
Total Students
1,919 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 22-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
125 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. View full 22-year historical data
School Rankings
Unity Jr High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,542 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Unity Jr High School is 0.06, 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
#2962 out of 3542 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
7%
27%
Showing 2012–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
13%
30%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
50%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
Showing 2015–2025. View full 22-year historical data
Hispanic
97%
29%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 22-year historical data
Black
2%
16%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 22-year historical data
White
1%
45%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 22-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 22-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)34.2%
29.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
43%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 22-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%
Showing 2010–2025. View full 22-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Unity Jr High School's ranking?
Unity Jr High School is ranked #2962 out of 3,542 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?
7% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% IL state average), while 13% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend Unity Jr High School?
1,919 students attend Unity Jr High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
97% of Unity Jr High School students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Unity Jr High School?
Unity Jr High School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Unity Jr High School offer ?
Unity Jr High School offers enrollment in grades 7-8
What school district is Unity Jr High School part of?
Unity Jr High School is part of Cicero SD 99 School District.
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