Serving 132 students in grades 6-8, Wolf Ridge Junior High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2016-2017 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 15-19% (which was lower than the Illinois state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 35-39% (which was approximately equal to the Illinois state average of 38%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 was higher than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Illinois state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
132 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)15-19%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)35-39%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
2%
27%
Black
1%
17%
White
95%
47%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
31%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) 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?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% IL state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 38% IL state average).
How many students attend Wolf Ridge Junior High School?
132 students attend Wolf Ridge Junior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of Wolf Ridge Junior High School students are White, 2% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Wolf Ridge Junior High School?
Wolf Ridge Junior High School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What grades does Wolf Ridge Junior High School offer ?
Wolf Ridge Junior High School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Wolf Ridge Junior High School part of?
Wolf Ridge Junior High School is part of Bunker Hill Community Unit School District 8.
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