Serving 289 students in grades 6-8, Floyd Henson Jr High School ranks in the top 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 54% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
Grades: 6-8
Enrollment: 289 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
Minority Enrollment: 8%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50% in IL
Math Proficiency
: 14% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 54% (Top 10%)
Science Proficiency
: 50-54% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Floyd Henson 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 Floyd Henson Jr High School is 0.15, 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?
14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while 54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend Floyd Henson Jr High School?
289 students attend Floyd Henson Jr High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Floyd Henson Jr High School students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Floyd Henson Jr High School?
Floyd Henson Jr High School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What grades does Floyd Henson Jr High School offer ?
Floyd Henson Jr High School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Floyd Henson Jr High School part of?
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Quick Stats (2024-25)
Grades: 6-8
Enrollment: 289 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
Minority Enrollment: 8%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50%
Math Proficiency
: 14% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 54% (Top 10%)
Science Proficiency
: 50-54% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
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