Serving 455 students in grades 6-8, Mcclure Jr High School ranks in the top 1% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 1%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 76% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 68% (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 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 455 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 10%
- Math Proficiency: 76%
- Reading Proficiency: 68% (Top 5% in IL)
- Science Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Mcclure Jr High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Student Attention
School Overview
Mcclure Jr High School's student population of 455 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 40 teachers has declined by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
455 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of Mcclure Jr High School is 0.19, 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)76%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
68%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
6%
Hispanic
6%
27%
Black
1%
17%
White
90%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
1%
43%
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?
76% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% IL state average), while 68% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend Mcclure Jr High School?
455 students attend Mcclure Jr High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Mcclure Jr High School students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mcclure Jr High School?
Mcclure Jr High School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What grades does Mcclure Jr High School offer ?
Mcclure Jr High School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Mcclure Jr High School part of?
Mcclure Jr High School is part of Western Springs SD 101 School District.
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