Serving 719 students in grades 8-9, East Junior High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Wisconsin 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% (which was lower than the Wisconsin state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 36% (which was lower than the Wisconsin state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 was higher than the Wisconsin state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which was lower than the Wisconsin state average of 33% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 8-9
Total Students
719 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
38 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)30%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)36%
43%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
4%
4%
Hispanic
5%
14%
Black
2%
9%
White
85%
67%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
36%
37%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% WI state average), while 36% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% WI state average).
How many students attend East Junior High School?
719 students attend East Junior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
85% of East Junior High School students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of East Junior High School?
East Junior High School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 13:1.
What grades does East Junior High School offer ?
East Junior High School offers enrollment in grades 8-9
What school district is East Junior High School part of?
East Junior High School is part of Wisconsin Rapids School District.
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