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
Math Proficiency
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
Diversity
Overview
Serving 832 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 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 43% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 27%). 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 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 937 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 71% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 27%). 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 higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Blue Ribbon Schools
-
Yes
Grades Offered
6-8
6-8
Total Students
832 students
937 students
Total Classroom Teachers
68 teachers
66 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#503 out of 3542 schools in IL
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
#36 out of 3542 schools in IL
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
71%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
75%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
73%
85%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 6 Students
258
336
Grade 7 Students
313
314
Grade 8 Students
261
287
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
16%
42%
% Hispanic
25%
7%
% Black
7%
2%
% White
47%
42%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
7%
Diversity Score
0.69
0.64
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
21%
7%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
2%