Serving 502 students in grades 4-8, Vandalia Junior 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 18% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 28% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 4-8
- Enrollment: 502 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 8%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in IL
- Math Proficiency: 18% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 28% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 44% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Vandalia Junior High School's attendance zone encompasses the entire Vandalia school district, covering approximately 235.1 square miles. The area typically requires a 15-20 minute drive to reach the school, with an average distance of 9.6 miles to the zone's edge and the furthest edge located about 14.2 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Vandalia Junior High School's student population of 502 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 37 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 4-8
Total Students
502 students
Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
School Rankings
Vandalia Junior 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 Vandalia Junior High School is 0.15, 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
#1779 out of 3542 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
18%
27%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
50%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
2%
29%
Black
n/a
16%
White
92%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)19.7%
29.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
61%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
9%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Vandalia Junior High School's ranking?
Vandalia Junior High School is ranked #1779 out of 3,542 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
What schools are Vandalia Junior High School often compared to?
Vandalia Junior High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Brownstown Jr High School, St. Elmo Jr High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
18% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% IL state average), while 28% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend Vandalia Junior High School?
502 students attend Vandalia Junior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Vandalia Junior High School students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Vandalia Junior High School?
Vandalia Junior High School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Vandalia Junior High School offer ?
Vandalia Junior High School offers enrollment in grades 4-8
What school district is Vandalia Junior High School part of?
Vandalia Junior High School is part of Vandalia CUSD 203 School District.
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