Walter R Sundling Jr High School

1100 N Smith St
Palatine, IL 60067
(School attendance zone shown in map)
7/
10
Top 50%
Serving 609 students in grades 7-8, Walter R Sundling Jr High School ranks in the top 50% 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 35% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 29% (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 52% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • Grades: 7-8
  • Enrollment: 609 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 52%
  • : Top 50% in IL
  • : 35% (Top 30%)
  • : 29% (Top 50%)
  • : 63% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Walter R Sundling Jr High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:

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Attribute

School Overview

Walter R Sundling Jr High School's student population of 609 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 43 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
Total Students
609 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
43 teachers
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School Rankings

Walter R Sundling Jr High School ranks within the top 50% of all 3,426 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Walter R Sundling Jr High School is 0.68, 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)
#1099 out of 3426 schools
(Top 50%)
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(20-21)
35%
28%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Walter R Sundling 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.
29%
30%
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63%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
15%
6%
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Hispanic
25%
27%
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Black
8%
17%
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White
48%
45%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
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0.68
This chart displays the diversity score of Walter R Sundling 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
24%
43%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Walter R Sundling Jr High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Illinois by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Walter R Sundling Jr High School's ranking?
Walter R Sundling Jr High School is ranked #1099 out of 3,426 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Illinois.
What schools are Walter R Sundling Jr High School often compared to?
Walter R Sundling Jr High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Plum Grove Jr High School, Winston Campus Jr High School, Carl Sandburg Jr High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while 29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend Walter R Sundling Jr High School?
609 students attend Walter R Sundling Jr High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of Walter R Sundling Jr High School students are White, 25% of students are Hispanic, 15% of students are Asian, 8% of students are Black, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Walter R Sundling Jr High School?
Walter R Sundling Jr High School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What grades does Walter R Sundling Jr High School offer ?
Walter R Sundling Jr High School offers enrollment in grades 7-8
What school district is Walter R Sundling Jr High School part of?
Walter R Sundling Jr High School is part of Palatine CCSD 15 School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • Grades: 7-8
  • Enrollment: 609 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 52%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 35% (Top 30%)
  • : 29% (Top 50%)
  • : 63% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

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