Serving 207 students in grades 5-8, Amboy Jr 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 bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 14% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 5-8
Enrollment: 207 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
Minority Enrollment: 13%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50% in IL
Math Proficiency
: 14% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 25% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 45-49% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Amboy Jr High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,426 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Amboy Jr High School is 0.24, 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.
Amboy Jr High School is ranked #2046 out of 3,426 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while 25% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend Amboy Jr High School?
207 students attend Amboy Jr High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of Amboy Jr High School students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Amboy Jr High School?
Amboy Jr High School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Amboy Jr High School offer ?
Amboy Jr High School offers enrollment in grades 5-8
What school district is Amboy Jr High School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 5-8
Enrollment: 207 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
Minority Enrollment: 13%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 14% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 25% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 45-49% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
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