Western Junior High School
Tel:
(217)432-8324
- Western Junior High School serves 179 students in grades 6-8.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 20-24% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 32%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 35-39% (which is approximately equal to the Illinois state average of 38%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is equal to the Illinois state level of 16:1.
- Minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 51%.
School Overview
- Western Junior High School's student population of 179 students has declined by 15% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 11 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
| School Type | Magnet School |
| Grades Offered | Grades 6-8 |
| Total Students | 179 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 11 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Western Junior High School's student:teacher ratio of 16:1 has decreased from 21:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Western Junior High School is 0.08, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (IL) |
| Overall School Rank | #1374 out of 3,544 schools (Top 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 20-24% | 32% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 35-39% | 38% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 16:1 | 16:1 |
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| Hispanic | 3% | 26% |
| Black | n/a | 17% |
| White | 96% | 49% |
| Two or more races | 1% | 3% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.08 | 0.68 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 43% | 46% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 13% | 4% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Western CUSD 12 School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, IL Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Western Junior High School is Western High School (5.5 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Barry Middle School (5.5 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Barry Middle School (5.5 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Barry Barry Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 103 students
5.5 miles
401 Mcdonough St
Barry, IL 62312
(217)335-2323 5.5 6-8 103 - Barry Western Barry Elementary School Magnet School
Grades: K-5 | 243 students
5.5 miles
401 Mcdonough St
Barry, IL 62312
(217)335-2323 5.5 K-5 243 - Barry Western High School Magnet School
Grades: 9-12 | 142 students
5.5 miles
401 Mcdonough St
Barry, IL 62312
(217)335-2323 5.5 9-12 142 - Payson Seymour High School Magnet School
Grades: 7-12 | 226 students
9.4 miles
420 W Brainard St
Payson, IL 62360
(217)656-3355 9.4 7-12 226 - Payson Seymour Elementary School Magnet School
Grades: PK-6 | 328 students
9.5 miles
404 W State St
Payson, IL 62360
(217)656-3323 9.5 PK-6 328
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