Serving 55 students in grades 6-8, Cissna Park 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 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25-29% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is approximately equal to the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
Grades: 6-8
Enrollment: 55 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
Minority Enrollment: 15%
Math Proficiency
: 25-29%
Reading Proficiency
: 30-34% (Top 50% in IL)
Science Proficiency
: 60-79% (Top 20%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
The diversity score of Cissna Park Jr High School is 0.27, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.69. 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?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% IL state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend Cissna Park Jr High School?
55 students attend Cissna Park Jr High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
85% of Cissna Park Jr High School students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, and 6% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Cissna Park Jr High School?
Cissna Park Jr High School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What grades does Cissna Park Jr High School offer ?
Cissna Park Jr High School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Cissna Park Jr High School part of?
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Quick Stats (2024-25)
Grades: 6-8
Enrollment: 55 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
Minority Enrollment: 15%
Math Proficiency
: 25-29%
Reading Proficiency
: 30-34% (Top 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 60-79% (Top 20%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
