Serving 294 students in grades 6-8, Peotone 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 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 29% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 26% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 18% 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: 294 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
Minority Enrollment: 18%
Math Proficiency
: 29% (Top 1% in IL)
Reading Proficiency
: 26% (Top 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 65-69% (Top 20%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
The diversity score of Peotone Jr High School is 0.31, 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?
29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% IL state average), while 26% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend Peotone Jr High School?
294 students attend Peotone Jr High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
82% of Peotone Jr High School students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Peotone Jr High School?
Peotone Jr High School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What grades does Peotone Jr High School offer ?
Peotone Jr High School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Peotone Jr High School part of?
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Quick Stats (2024-25)
Grades: 6-8
Enrollment: 294 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
Minority Enrollment: 18%
Math Proficiency
: 29% (Top 1%)
Reading Proficiency
: 26% (Top 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 65-69% (Top 20%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
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