Serving 593 students in grades 6-8, Chiddix Jr High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 28% (which is equal to the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 29% (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 41% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 6-8
Enrollment: 593 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
Minority Enrollment: 41%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50% in IL
Math Proficiency
: 28% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 29% (Top 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 66% (Top 30%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Chiddix Jr High School ranks within the top 50% of all 3,426 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Chiddix Jr High School is 0.61, 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.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
28% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while 29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend Chiddix Jr High School?
593 students attend Chiddix Jr High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of Chiddix Jr High School students are White, 16% of students are Black, 13% of students are Asian, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 5% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Chiddix Jr High School?
Chiddix Jr High School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Chiddix Jr High School offer ?
Chiddix Jr High School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Chiddix Jr High School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 6-8
Enrollment: 593 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
Minority Enrollment: 41%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50%
Math Proficiency
: 28% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 29% (Top 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 66% (Top 30%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
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