Coolidge Junior High School

3231 Nameoki Rd
Granite City, IL 62040
6/
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Top 50%
Serving 871 students in grades 7-8, Coolidge Junior High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 10% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • Grades: 7-8
  • Enrollment: 871 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 38%
  • : Top 50% in IL
  • : <50% (Top 10%)
  • : 10% (Btm 50%)
  • : 43% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Coolidge Junior High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:

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Attribute

School Overview

Coolidge Junior High School's student population of 871 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 47 teachers has grown by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
Total Students
871 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
47 teachers
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School Rankings

Coolidge Junior 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 Coolidge Junior High School is 0.57, 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)
#1558 out of 3426 schools
(Top 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Coolidge Junior High School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
(20-21)
<50%
28%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Coolidge Junior 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.
10%
30%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Coolidge Junior 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.
43%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
14:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Coolidge Junior High School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Illinois by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
6%
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Hispanic
12%
27%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Coolidge Junior High School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Illinois by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
19%
17%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Coolidge Junior High School and the percentage of Black public school students in Illinois by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
62%
45%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Illinois.
0.57
This chart displays the diversity score of Coolidge Junior 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
68%
43%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Coolidge Junior 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
4%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Coolidge Junior 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 Coolidge Junior High School's ranking?
Coolidge Junior High School is ranked #1558 out of 3,426 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Illinois.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while 10% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend Coolidge Junior High School?
871 students attend Coolidge Junior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of Coolidge Junior High School students are White, 19% of students are Black, 12% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Coolidge Junior High School?
Coolidge Junior High School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What grades does Coolidge Junior High School offer ?
Coolidge Junior High School offers enrollment in grades 7-8
What school district is Coolidge Junior High School part of?
Coolidge Junior High School is part of Granite City CUSD 9 School District.

School Reviews

4   4/16/2018
i love that school
- Posted by Student/Alumni - Daeveonn
5   5/21/2012
it is the best school ever
- Posted by Student/Alumni - upurb

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • Grades: 7-8
  • Enrollment: 871 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 38%
  • : Top 50%
  • : <50% (Top 10%)
  • : 10% (Btm 50%)
  • : 43% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

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