Serving 132 students in grades 6-8, Wolf Ridge 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 top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 15-19% (which was lower than the Illinois state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 35-39% (which was approximately equal to the Illinois state average of 38%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 was higher than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Illinois state average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
132 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)15-19%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)35-39%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
2%
28%
Black
1%
16%
White
95%
46%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
31%
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?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% IL state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 38% IL state average).
How many students attend Wolf Ridge Junior High School?
132 students attend Wolf Ridge Junior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of Wolf Ridge Junior High School students are White, 2% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Wolf Ridge Junior High School?
Wolf Ridge Junior High School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What grades does Wolf Ridge Junior High School offer ?
Wolf Ridge Junior High School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Wolf Ridge Junior High School part of?
Wolf Ridge Junior High School is part of Bunker Hill Community Unit School District 8.
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