Wesclin Junior High School (Closed 2017)
- 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 equal to the Illinois state level of 16:1.
- Minority enrollment was 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Illinois state average of 51%.
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 |  |
School Comparison
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (IL) |
| Overall School Rank | -- | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 60% | 59% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 64% | 57% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 16:1 | 16:1 |
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| Asian | n/a | 5% |
| Hispanic | 7% | 26% |
| Black | 1% | 17% |
| White | 89% | 49% |
| Two or more races | 3% | 3% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.20 | 0.68 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 23% | 46% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 6% | 4% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Wesclin CUSD 3 School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (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 Location Miles Grades Students
- Trenton Wesclin Senior High School Magnet School
Grades: 9-12 | 396 students
0.0 miles
699 Wesclin Rd
Trenton, IL 62293
(618)224-7341 0.0 9-12 396 - New Baden New Baden Elementary School Magnet School
Grades: K-3 | 211 students
2.0 miles
700 Marilyn Dr
New Baden, IL 62265
(618)588-3535 2.0 K-3 211 - Trenton Trenton Elementary School Magnet School
Grades: PK-3 | 254 students
2.8 miles
308 N Washington St
Trenton, IL 62293
(618)224-9411 2.8 PK-3 254 - Albers Albers Elementary School Magnet School
Grades: K-8 | 193 students
4.3 miles
Po Box 104
Albers, IL 62215
(618)248-5146 4.3 K-8 193 - Aviston Aviston Elementary School Magnet School
Grades: PK-8 | 385 students
4.8 miles
350 S Hull St
Aviston, IL 62216
(618)228-7245 4.8 PK-8 385
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