Alex M Martino Jr High School

731 E Joliet Hwy
New Lenox, IL 60451
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 30%
Serving 574 students in grades 7-8, Alex M Martino Jr High School ranks in the top 30% 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 42% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 33% (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 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • Grades: 7-8
  • Enrollment: 574 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 13%
  • : Top 30% in IL
  • : 42% (Top 20%)
  • : 33% (Top 50%)
  • : 53% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Alex M Martino Jr High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:

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School Overview

Alex M Martino Jr High School's student population of 574 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
Total Students
574 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
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School Rankings

Alex M Martino Jr High School ranks within the top 30% of all 3,426 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Alex M Martino Jr High School is 0.24, 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.
This School
State Level (IL)
#807 out of 3426 schools
(Top 30%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Alex M Martino Jr High School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
(20-21)
42%
28%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Alex M Martino Jr High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Illinois by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
33%
30%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Alex M Martino Jr High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Illinois by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
53%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
6%
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Hispanic
8%
27%
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Black
1%
17%
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White
87%
45%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Alex M Martino Jr High School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Illinois.
0.24
This chart displays the diversity score of Alex M Martino Jr High School and the public school average diversity score of Illinois by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
7%
43%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Alex M Martino Jr High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Illinois by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Alex M Martino Jr High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Illinois by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Alex M Martino Jr High School's ranking?
Alex M Martino Jr High School is ranked #807 out of 3,426 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Illinois.
What schools are Alex M Martino Jr High School often compared to?
Alex M Martino Jr High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like A Vito Martinez Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
42% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while 33% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend Alex M Martino Jr High School?
574 students attend Alex M Martino Jr High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of Alex M Martino Jr High School students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Alex M Martino Jr High School?
Alex M Martino Jr High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What grades does Alex M Martino Jr High School offer ?
Alex M Martino Jr High School offers enrollment in grades 7-8
What school district is Alex M Martino Jr High School part of?
Alex M Martino Jr High School is part of New Lenox SD 122 School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • Grades: 7-8
  • Enrollment: 574 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 13%
  • : Top 30%
  • : 42% (Top 20%)
  • : 33% (Top 50%)
  • : 53% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

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