Unity Jr High School

2115 S 54th Ave
Cicero, IL 60804
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 2,255 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 6% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 10% (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 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 7-8
  • Enrollment: 2,255 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 99%
  • : Bottom 50% in IL
  • : 6% (Btm 50%)
  • : 10% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

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School Overview

Unity Jr High School's student population of 2,255 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 154 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
Total Students
2,255 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
154 teachers
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School Rankings

Unity 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 Unity Jr High School is 0.06, 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)
#3270 out of 3663 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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6%
28%
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10%
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
97%
27%
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Black
2%
17%
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White
1%
47%
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Hawaiian
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Two or more races
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4%
All Ethnic Groups
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0.06
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Eligible for Free Lunch
98%
43%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
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School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) 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 #3270 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?
6% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while 10% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% IL state average).
How many students attend Unity Jr High School?
2,255 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 14:1.
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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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 7-8
  • Enrollment: 2,255 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 99%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 6% (Btm 50%)
  • : 10% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

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