Serving 152 students in grades 6-8, Monge 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 bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 30-34% (which was lower than the Illinois state average of 59%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 40-44% (which was lower than the Illinois state average of 57%).
The student:teacher ratio of 25:1 was higher than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 52% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
152 students
Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)30-34%
59%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)40-44%
57%
Student : Teacher Ratio
25:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
6%
Hispanic
39%
27%
Black
7%
17%
White
48%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
64%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
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?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 59% IL state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 57% IL state average).
How many students attend Monge Junior High School?
152 students attend Monge Junior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of Monge Junior High School students are White, 39% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Monge Junior High School?
Monge Junior High School has a student ration of 25:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What grades does Monge Junior High School offer ?
Monge Junior High School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Monge Junior High School part of?
Monge Junior High School is part of Chaney-Monge School District 88.
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