Serving 603 students in grades 6-8, Manhattan Jr High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 32% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 6-8
Enrollment: 603 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
Minority Enrollment: 16%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 20% in IL
Math Proficiency
: 32% (Top 30%)
Reading Proficiency
: 55% (Top 10%)
Science Proficiency
: 65-69% (Top 20%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Manhattan Jr High School ranks within the top 20% of all 3,426 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Manhattan Jr High School is 0.29, 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.
Manhattan Jr High School is ranked #535 out of 3,426 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois.
What schools are Manhattan Jr High School often compared to?
Manhattan Jr High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Hickory Creek Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
32% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while 55% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend Manhattan Jr High School?
603 students attend Manhattan Jr High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of Manhattan Jr High School students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Black, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Manhattan Jr High School?
Manhattan Jr High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Manhattan Jr High School offer ?
Manhattan Jr High School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Manhattan Jr High School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 6-8
Enrollment: 603 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
Minority Enrollment: 16%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 20%
Math Proficiency
: 32% (Top 30%)
Reading Proficiency
: 55% (Top 10%)
Science Proficiency
: 65-69% (Top 20%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
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