Serving 847 students in grades 6-8, Winston Campus Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 17% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 21% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 847 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 72%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in IL
- Math Proficiency: 17% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 21% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 32% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Winston Campus Jr High serves the northeast part of Palatine, IL, covering an area of approximately 4.1 square miles. Families within this zone can expect a typical drive to the school of around 5-10 minutes, with the furthest edge of the zone located 3.1 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Winston Campus Middle School's student population of 847 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 65 teachers has grown by 18% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
847 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
65 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Winston Campus Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,542 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Winston Campus Middle School is 0.56, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2216 out of 3542 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
17%
27%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
21%
30%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
50%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
4%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
60%
29%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Black
5%
16%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
White
28%
45%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
2%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)22.9%
29.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
54%
43%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
4%
Showing 2009–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Winston Campus Middle School's ranking?
Winston Campus Middle School is ranked #2216 out of 3,542 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
What schools are Winston Campus Middle School often compared to?
Winston Campus Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Walter R Sundling Middle School, Plum Grove Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
17% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% IL state average), while 21% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend Winston Campus Middle School?
847 students attend Winston Campus Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of Winston Campus Middle School students are Hispanic, 28% of students are White, 5% of students are Black, 4% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Winston Campus Middle School?
Winston Campus Middle School has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Winston Campus Middle School offer ?
Winston Campus Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Winston Campus Middle School part of?
Winston Campus Middle School is part of Palatine CCSD 15 School District.
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