Serving 206 students in grades 6-8, Pontiac 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 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-24% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 31% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 54% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
Grades: 6-8
Enrollment: 206 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
Minority Enrollment: 68%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50% in IL
Math Proficiency
: 20-24% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 31% (Top 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 55-59% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Pontiac 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 Pontiac Jr High School is 0.69, which is equal to 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?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while 31% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend Pontiac Jr High School?
206 students attend Pontiac Jr High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
43% of Pontiac Jr High School students are Black, 32% of students are White, 13% of students are Two or more races, 9% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Pontiac Jr High School?
Pontiac Jr High School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What grades does Pontiac Jr High School offer ?
Pontiac Jr High School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Pontiac Jr High School part of?
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Quick Stats (2024-25)
Grades: 6-8
Enrollment: 206 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
Minority Enrollment: 68%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50%
Math Proficiency
: 20-24% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 31% (Top 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 55-59% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
