Helen Keller Junior High School

820 Bode Rd
Schaumburg, IL 60194
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 20%
Serving 598 students in grades 6-8, Helen Keller Junior High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 34% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 598 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 67%
  • : Top 20% in IL
  • : 34% (Top 30%)
  • : 60% (Top 10%)
  • : 58% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

School Overview

Helen Keller Junior High School's student population of 598 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 55 teachers has grown by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
598 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
55 teachers
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School Rankings

Helen Keller Junior High 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 Helen Keller Junior High School is 0.71, which is more 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)
#474 out of 3426 schools
(Top 20%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Helen Keller Junior High School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
(20-21)
34%
28%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Helen Keller 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.
60%
30%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Helen Keller 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.
58%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Helen Keller 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
n/a
1%
Asian
27%
6%
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Hispanic
33%
28%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Helen Keller Junior High School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Illinois by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
5%
16%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Helen Keller Junior High School and the percentage of Black public school students in Illinois by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
33%
45%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Helen Keller Junior High School and the percentage of White public school students in Illinois by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Helen Keller Junior High School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Illinois.
0.71
This chart displays the diversity score of Helen Keller 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
24%
43%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Helen Keller 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 (11-12)
9%
27%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Helen Keller Junior High School's ranking?
Helen Keller Junior High School is ranked #474 out of 3,426 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois.
What schools are Helen Keller Junior High School often compared to?
Helen Keller Junior High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Margaret Mead Junior High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while 60% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend Helen Keller Junior High School?
598 students attend Helen Keller Junior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
33% of Helen Keller Junior High School students are Hispanic, 33% of students are White, 27% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Helen Keller Junior High School?
Helen Keller Junior High School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Helen Keller Junior High School offer ?
Helen Keller Junior High School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Helen Keller Junior High School part of?
Helen Keller Junior High School is part of Schaumburg CCSD 54 School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 598 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 67%
  • : Top 20%
  • : 34% (Top 30%)
  • : 60% (Top 10%)
  • : 58% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

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