Serving 346 students in grades 5-8, St. Joseph Middle School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 44% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 52% (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 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
Grades: 5-8
Enrollment: 346 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
Minority Enrollment: 7%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 20% in IL
Math Proficiency
: 44% (Top 20%)
Reading Proficiency
: 52% (Top 10%)
Science Proficiency
: 75-79% (Top 10%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
St. Joseph Middle 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 St. Joseph Middle School is 0.13, 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.
St. Joseph Middle School is ranked #355 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?
44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while 52% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend St. Joseph Middle School?
346 students attend St. Joseph Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of St. Joseph Middle School students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, 2% 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 St. Joseph Middle School?
St. Joseph Middle School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What grades does St. Joseph Middle School offer ?
St. Joseph Middle School offers enrollment in grades 5-8
What school district is St. Joseph Middle School part of?
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Quick Stats (2024-25)
Grades: 5-8
Enrollment: 346 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
Minority Enrollment: 7%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 20%
Math Proficiency
: 44% (Top 20%)
Reading Proficiency
: 52% (Top 10%)
Science Proficiency
: 75-79% (Top 10%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
