Serving 93 students in grades 6-8, New Athens 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 35-39% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (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 3% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 6-8
Enrollment: 93 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
Minority Enrollment: 3%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 20% in IL
Math Proficiency
: 35-39% (Top 30%)
Reading Proficiency
: 60-64% (Top 5%)
Science Proficiency
: 70-79% (Top 10%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
New Athens 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 New Athens Jr High School is 0.06, 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.
New Athens Jr High School is ranked #349 out of 3,426 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend New Athens Jr High School?
93 students attend New Athens Jr High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
97% of New Athens Jr High School students are White, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of New Athens Jr High School?
New Athens Jr High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does New Athens Jr High School offer ?
New Athens Jr High School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is New Athens Jr High School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 6-8
Enrollment: 93 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
Minority Enrollment: 3%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 20%
Math Proficiency
: 35-39% (Top 30%)
Reading Proficiency
: 60-64% (Top 5%)
Science Proficiency
: 70-79% (Top 10%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
