Serving 605 students in grades 6-8, Jack London Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 21% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 23% (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 69% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 605 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 69%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in IL
- Math Proficiency: 21% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 23% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Jack London Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Jack London Middle School's student population of 605 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 58 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
605 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
58 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Jack London Middle 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 Jack London Middle School is 0.61, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#1792 out of 3426 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)21%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
8%
6%
Hispanic
54%
28%
Black
3%
16%
White
31%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
50%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Jack London Middle School's ranking?
Jack London Middle School is ranked #1792 out of 3,426 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
21% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while 23% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend Jack London Middle School?
605 students attend Jack London Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of Jack London Middle School students are Hispanic, 31% of students are White, 8% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Jack London Middle School?
Jack London Middle School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Jack London Middle School offer ?
Jack London Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Jack London Middle School part of?
Jack London Middle School is part of Wheeling CCSD 21 School District.
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