Serving 298 students in grades 6-8, Peotone 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 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 29% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 26% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 298 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 21%
- Math Proficiency: 29% (Top 1% in IL)
- Reading Proficiency: 26% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Peotone Jr High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Student Attention
School Overview
Peotone Jr High School's student population of 298 students has declined by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
298 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Peotone Jr High School is 0.36, 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)29%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
15%
28%
Black
1%
16%
White
79%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
19%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
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?
29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% IL state average), while 26% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend Peotone Jr High School?
298 students attend Peotone Jr High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
79% of Peotone Jr High School students are White, 15% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Peotone Jr High School?
Peotone Jr High School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Peotone Jr High School offer ?
Peotone Jr High School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Peotone Jr High School part of?
Peotone Jr High School is part of Peotone CUSD 207u School District.
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