Washington Jr High School vs. Kennedy Junior High School
Should you attend Washington Jr High School or Kennedy Junior High School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Washington Jr High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Kennedy Junior High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Overview
Serving 558 students in grades 5-8, Washington Jr High School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 43% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 58% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 931 students in grades 6-8, Kennedy Junior High School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 62% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75% (which is higher 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 51% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 54% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Blue Ribbon Schools
-
Yes
Grades Offered
5-8
6-8
Total Students
558 students
931 students
% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
51% | 49%
Total Classroom Teachers
42 teachers
65 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#300 out of 3426 schools in IL
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
#47 out of 3426 schools in IL
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
62%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
58%
75%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
76%
85%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 5 Students
44
-
Grade 6 Students
174
280
Grade 7 Students
174
312
Grade 8 Students
166
339
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
7%
38%
% Hispanic
8%
6%
% Black
5%
2%
% White
71%
49%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
9%
5%
Diversity Score
0.48
0.62
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
13%
7%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
2%