Serving 871 students in grades 7-8, Coolidge Junior High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 10% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
Grades: 7-8
Enrollment: 871 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
Minority Enrollment: 38%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50% in IL
Math Proficiency
: <50% (Top 10%)
Reading Proficiency
: 10% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 43% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Coolidge Junior 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 Coolidge Junior High School is 0.57, 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.
Coolidge Junior High School is ranked #1558 out of 3,426 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Illinois.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while 10% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend Coolidge Junior High School?
871 students attend Coolidge Junior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of Coolidge Junior High School students are White, 19% of students are Black, 12% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Coolidge Junior High School?
Coolidge Junior High School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What grades does Coolidge Junior High School offer ?
Coolidge Junior High School offers enrollment in grades 7-8
What school district is Coolidge Junior High School part of?
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Quick Stats (2024-25)
Grades: 7-8
Enrollment: 871 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
Minority Enrollment: 38%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50%
Math Proficiency
: <50% (Top 10%)
Reading Proficiency
: 10% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 43% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
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