Serving 50 students in grades 6-8, Virginia Junior High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 20-29% (which was approximately equal to the Illinois state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 20-29% (which was lower than the Illinois state average of 38%).
The student-teacher ratio of 8:1 was lower than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
50 students
Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)20-29%
29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)20-29%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
13:1
Hispanic
4%
29%
White
96%
45%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
46%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
5%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 29% IL state average), while 20-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 38% IL state average).
How many students attend Virginia Junior High School?
50 students attend Virginia Junior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of Virginia Junior High School students are White, and 4% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Virginia Junior High School?
Virginia Junior High School has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Virginia Junior High School offer ?
Virginia Junior High School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Virginia Junior High School part of?
Virginia Junior High School is part of Virginia Community Unit School District 64.
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