Jefferson Jr High School vs. Kennedy Junior High School
Should you attend Jefferson Jr High School or Kennedy Junior High School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Jefferson Jr High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Diversity
Kennedy Junior High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Overview
Serving 817 students in grades 6-8, Jefferson Jr High School ranks in the top 20% 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 36% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 931 students in grades 6-8, Kennedy Junior High School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 62% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75% (which is higher 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 51% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 54% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Blue Ribbon Schools
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Yes
Grades Offered
6-8
6-8
Total Students
817 students
931 students
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
51% | 49%
Total Classroom Teachers
66 teachers
65 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#558 out of 3426 schools in IL
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
#47 out of 3426 schools in IL
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
62%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
75%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
73%
85%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 6 Students
253
280
Grade 7 Students
275
312
Grade 8 Students
289
339
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
16%
38%
% Hispanic
24%
6%
% Black
9%
2%
% White
47%
49%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
5%
Diversity Score
0.69
0.62
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
21%
7%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
2%
