Lombard Junior 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 was 14% (which was lower than the Illinois state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 26% (which was lower than the Illinois state average of 38%).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students (19-20)
437 students
Total Classroom Teachers (19-20)
33 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)14%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)26%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
13:1
American Indian
(19-20)n/a
n/a
Asian
(19-20)n/a
5%
Hispanic
(19-20)16%
26%
Black
(19-20)17%
17%
White
(19-20)53%
48%
Hawaiian
(19-20)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(19-20)14%
4%
Eligible for Free Lunch (19-20)
70%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
4%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% IL state average), while 26% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 38% IL state average).
How many students attend Lombard Junior High School?
437 students attend Lombard Junior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of Lombard Junior High School students are White, 17% of students are Black, 16% of students are Hispanic, and 14% of students are Two or more races.
What grades does Lombard Junior High School offer ?
Lombard Junior High School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Lombard Junior High School part of?
Lombard Junior High School is part of Galesburg Community Unit School District 205.
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