Wesclin Junior High School (Closed 2015)
Wesclin Junior High School served 213 students in grades 7-8.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 60% (which was higher than the Illinois state average of 59%) for the 2013-14 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 64% (which was higher than the Illinois state average of 57%) for the 2013-14 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 was higher than the Illinois state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment was 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Illinois state average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
| Grades Offered | Grades 7-8 |
| Total Students | 213 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 13 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |
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School Comparison
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (IL) |
Math Test Scores (% Proficient) (13-14) | 60% | 59% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) (13-14) | 64% | 57% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 16:1 | 15:1 |
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| American Indian | 1% | n/a |
| Asian | 1% | 5% |
| Hispanic | 7% | 26% |
| Black | 1% | 17% |
| White | 88% | 48% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 2% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.22 | 0.68 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 23% | 47% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 6% | 2% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Wesclin CUSD 3 School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, IL Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Wesclin Junior High School is Wesclin Senior High School (0.0 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Albers Elementary School (4.3 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is New Baden Elementary School (2.0 miles away)
Show me:
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Trenton Wesclin Senior High School Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%Rank:8/Top 30% Grades: 9-12 | 377 students10
0.0 miles
699 Wesclin Rd
Trenton, IL 62293
(618) 224-7341 0 9-12 377 - New Baden New Baden Elementary School Math: 40-49% | Reading: 50-59%Rank:9/Top 20% Grades: K-3 | 223 students10
2.0 miles
700 Marilyn Dr
New Baden, IL 62265
(618) 588-3535 2 K-3 223 - Trenton Trenton Elementary School Math: 60-69% | Reading: 40-49%Rank:9/Top 20% Grades: PK-3 | 257 students10
2.8 miles
308 N Washington St
Trenton, IL 62293
(618) 224-9411 2.8 PK-3 257 - Albers Albers Elementary School Math: 60-64% | Reading: 65-69%Rank:10/Top 10% Grades: PK-8 | 205 students10
4.3 miles
Po Box 104
Albers, IL 62215
(618) 248-5146 4.3 PK-8 205 - Aviston Aviston Elementary School Math: 73% | Reading: 78%Rank:10/Top 5% Grades: PK-8 | 392 students10
4.8 miles
350 S Hull St
Aviston, IL 62216
(618) 228-7245 4.8 PK-8 392
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