Serving 60 students in grades 6-8, Coulterville 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 top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤10% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-49% (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 15% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 60 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 15%
- Math Proficiency: ≤10%
- Reading Proficiency: 40-49% (Top 20% in IL)
- Science Proficiency: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Coulterville Junior High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Community Size
School Overview
Coulterville Junior High School's student population of 60 students has grown by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 4 teachers has grown by 33% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
60 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Coulterville Junior High School is 0.27, 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)≤10%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
3%
27%
Black
5%
17%
White
85%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
35%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
4%
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?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% IL state average), while 40-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend Coulterville Junior High School?
60 students attend Coulterville Junior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
85% of Coulterville Junior High School students are White, 7% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Black, and 3% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Coulterville Junior High School?
Coulterville Junior High School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What grades does Coulterville Junior High School offer ?
Coulterville Junior High School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Coulterville Junior High School part of?
Coulterville Junior High School is part of Coulterville USD 1 School District.
School Calendar
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Event
Date
THANKSGIVING BREAK/ NO SCHOOL (District Events)
November 27, 2024 (Wednesday)
THANKSGIVING BREAK/ NO SCHOOL (District Events)
November 29, 2024 (Friday)
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