Serving 1,273 students in grades 6-8, Quincy Jr High School ranks in the top 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 25% (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 17:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 1,273 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 26%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in IL
- Math Proficiency: 25% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 23% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 46% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Quincy Jr High School's student population of 1,273 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 77 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
1,273 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
77 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Quincy Jr High School ranks within the top 50% of all 3,426 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Quincy Jr High School is 0.43, 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
#1603 out of 3426 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)25%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
6%
Hispanic
4%
28%
Black
8%
16%
White
74%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
13%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
53%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Quincy Jr High School's ranking?
Quincy Jr High School is ranked #1603 out of 3,426 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Illinois.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25% 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 Quincy Jr High School?
1,273 students attend Quincy Jr High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of Quincy Jr High School students are White, 13% of students are Two or more races, 8% of students are Black, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Quincy Jr High School?
Quincy Jr High School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Quincy Jr High School offer ?
Quincy Jr High School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Quincy Jr High School part of?
Quincy Jr High School is part of Quincy SD 172 School District.
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