Lewis-clark Jr High School

501 E Lorena Ave
Wood River, IL 62095
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 195 students in grades 6-8, Lewis-clark Jr 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 is 6-9% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 10-14% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 21% 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: 195 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 21%
  • : Bottom 50% in IL
  • : 6-9% (Btm 50%)
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Lewis-clark Jr High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:

School Overview

Lewis-clark Jr High School's student population of 195 students has declined by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 14 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
195 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
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School Rankings

Lewis-clark Jr High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,426 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Lewis-clark Jr High School is 0.37, 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)
#2792 out of 3426 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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(20-21)
6-9%
28%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Lewis-clark 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.
10-14%
30%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Lewis-clark 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.
30-34%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Lewis-clark Jr 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
1%
6%
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Hispanic
5%
27%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Lewis-clark Jr High School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Illinois by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
8%
17%
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White
79%
45%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Lewis-clark Jr High School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Illinois.
0.37
This chart displays the diversity score of Lewis-clark 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
94%
43%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Lewis-clark 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 (14-15)
3%
2%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Lewis-clark Jr High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Illinois by year, with the latest 2014-15 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Lewis-clark Jr High School's ranking?
Lewis-clark Jr High School is ranked #2792 out of 3,426 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
What schools are Lewis-clark Jr High School often compared to?
Lewis-clark Jr High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Triad Middle School, Roxana Junior High School, Alton Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while 10-14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend Lewis-clark Jr High School?
195 students attend Lewis-clark Jr High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
79% of Lewis-clark Jr High School students are White, 8% of students are Black, 7% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Lewis-clark Jr High School?
Lewis-clark Jr High School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What grades does Lewis-clark Jr High School offer ?
Lewis-clark Jr High School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Lewis-clark Jr High School part of?
Lewis-clark Jr High School is part of Wood River-Hartford ESD 15 School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 195 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 21%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 6-9% (Btm 50%)
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

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