Serving 405 students in grades 6-8, Elden D Finley Jr 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 bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 14% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 16% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 405 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 42%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in IL
- Math Proficiency: 14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 16% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Elden D Finley Jr High School's student population of 405 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
405 students
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
School Rankings
Elden D Finley Jr High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,542 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Elden D Finley Jr High School is 0.59, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2576 out of 3542 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
14%
27%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
16%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
50%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
2%
6%
Hispanic
27%
29%
Black
7%
16%
White
58%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
74%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
2%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Elden D Finley Jr High School's ranking?
Elden D Finley Jr High School is ranked #2576 out of 3,542 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?
14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% IL state average), while 16% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend Elden D Finley Jr High School?
405 students attend Elden D Finley Jr High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of Elden D Finley Jr High School students are White, 27% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Elden D Finley Jr High School?
Elden D Finley Jr High School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Elden D Finley Jr High School offer ?
Elden D Finley Jr High School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Elden D Finley Jr High School part of?
Elden D Finley Jr High School is part of Chicago Ridge SD 127-5 School District.
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