Serving 606 students in grades 7-8, Summit Hill Junior 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 41% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 47% (which is higher 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 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 7-8
- Enrollment: 606 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 27%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in IL
- Math Proficiency: 41% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 47% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 60% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Summit Hill Junior High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Summit Hill Junior High School's student population of 606 students has declined by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 54 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
Total Students
606 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
54 teachers
School Rankings
Summit Hill Junior High School ranks within the top 20% of all 3,426 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Summit Hill Junior High School is 0.45, 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
#515 out of 3426 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)41%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
3%
6%
Hispanic
12%
28%
Black
8%
16%
White
73%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
13%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Summit Hill Junior High School's ranking?
Summit Hill Junior High School is ranked #515 out of 3,426 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
41% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while 47% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend Summit Hill Junior High School?
606 students attend Summit Hill Junior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of Summit Hill Junior High School students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Summit Hill Junior High School?
Summit Hill Junior High School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Summit Hill Junior High School offer ?
Summit Hill Junior High School offers enrollment in grades 7-8
What school district is Summit Hill Junior High School part of?
Summit Hill Junior High School is part of Summit Hill SD 161 School District.
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