Wesclin Junior High School (Closed 2015)

10003 State Route 160
Trenton, IL 62293
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Serving 213 students in grades 7-8, Wesclin Junior High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 60% (which was higher than the Illinois state average of 59%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 64% (which was higher than the Illinois state average of 57%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 was higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
Total Students
213 students
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (IL)
(13-14)
60%
59%
(13-14)
64%
57%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
6%
Hispanic
7%
28%
Black
1%
17%
White
88%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
0.22
Eligible for Free Lunch
23%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
4%
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?
60% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 59% IL state average), while 64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 57% IL state average).
How many students attend Wesclin Junior High School?
213 students attend Wesclin Junior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of Wesclin Junior High School students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Wesclin Junior High School?
Wesclin Junior High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Wesclin Junior High School offer ?
Wesclin Junior High School offers enrollment in grades 7-8
What school district is Wesclin Junior High School part of?
Wesclin Junior High School is part of Wesclin Community Unit School District 3.

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