Westmer Junior High School serves 105 students in grades 6-8.
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 was higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 1% 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
105 students
Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
School Rankings
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
1%
29%
Black
n/a
16%
White
99%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
30%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Mercer County School District 404
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Westmer Junior High School?
105 students attend Westmer Junior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
99% of Westmer Junior High School students are White, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Westmer Junior High School?
Westmer Junior High School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Westmer Junior High School offer ?
Westmer Junior High School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Westmer Junior High School part of?
Westmer Junior High School is part of Mercer County School District 404.
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