Serving 159 students in grades 6-8, Christopher Junior High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 40-44% (which was lower than the Illinois state average of 59%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 35-39% (which was lower than the Illinois state average of 57%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 was lower than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 3% of the student body (majority Black), which was lower than the Illinois state average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
159 students
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)40-44%
59%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)35-39%
57%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
n/a
28%
Black
1%
16%
White
97%
46%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
65%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (11-12)
27%
27%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 59% IL state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 57% IL state average).
How many students attend Christopher Junior High School?
159 students attend Christopher Junior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
97% of Christopher Junior High School students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Christopher Junior High School?
Christopher Junior High School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What grades does Christopher Junior High School offer ?
Christopher Junior High School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Christopher Junior High School part of?
Christopher Junior High School is part of Christopher Unified School District 99.
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