Winston Campus Jr High School

120 N Babcock Dr
Palatine, IL 60074
(School attendance zone shown in map)
4/
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Bottom 50%
Serving 590 students in grades 7-8, Winston Campus 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 13% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 21% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: 7-8
  • Enrollment: 590 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 81%
  • : Bottom 50% in IL
  • : 13% (Btm 50%)
  • : 21% (Btm 50%)
  • : 32% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Winston Campus Jr High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:

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School Overview

Winston Campus Jr High School's student population of 590 students has declined by 23% over five school years.
The teacher population of 60 teachers has grown by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
Total Students
590 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
60 teachers
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School Rankings

Winston Campus 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 Winston Campus Jr High School is 0.50, 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)
#2251 out of 3426 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Winston Campus Jr High School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
(20-21)
13%
28%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Winston Campus 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.
21%
30%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Winston Campus 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.
32%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
13:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Winston Campus 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
5%
6%
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Hispanic
68%
28%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Winston Campus Jr High School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Illinois by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
6%
16%
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White
19%
45%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Illinois.
0.50
This chart displays the diversity score of Winston Campus 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
78%
43%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Winston Campus 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%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Winston Campus 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 Winston Campus Jr High School's ranking?
Winston Campus Jr High School is ranked #2251 out of 3,426 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
What schools are Winston Campus Jr High School often compared to?
Winston Campus Jr High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Walter R Sundling Jr High School, Plum Grove Jr High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
13% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while 21% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend Winston Campus Jr High School?
590 students attend Winston Campus Jr High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
68% of Winston Campus Jr High School students are Hispanic, 19% of students are White, 6% of students are Black, 5% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Winston Campus Jr High School?
Winston Campus Jr High School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Winston Campus Jr High School offer ?
Winston Campus Jr High School offers enrollment in grades 7-8
What school district is Winston Campus Jr High School part of?
Winston Campus Jr High School is part of Palatine CCSD 15 School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: 7-8
  • Enrollment: 590 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 81%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 13% (Btm 50%)
  • : 21% (Btm 50%)
  • : 32% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

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