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Winston Campus Jr High School

120 N Babcock Dr
Palatine, IL 60074
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 590 students in grades 7-8, Winston Campus 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 17% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 21% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Facts (2025)

  • Grades: 7-8
  • Enrollment: 590 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 81%
  • : Bottom 50% in IL
  • : 17% (Btm 50%)
  • : 21% (Btm 50%)
  • : 32% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Winston Campus Jr High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:

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Attribute

School Overview

Winston Campus Jr High School's student population of 590 students has declined by 23% over five school years.
The teacher population of 60 teachers has grown by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
Total Students
590 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
60 teachers

School Rankings

Winston Campus 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 Winston Campus Jr High School is 0.50, 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.
This School
State Level (IL)
#2216 out of 3542 schools
(Bottom 50%)
17%
27%
21%
30%
32%
50%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
5%
6%
Hispanic
68%
28%
Black
6%
16%
White
19%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
0.50
Eligible for Free Lunch
78%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
4%
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Winston Campus Jr High School's ranking?
Winston Campus Jr High School is ranked #2216 out of 3,542 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
What schools are Winston Campus Jr High School often compared to?
Winston Campus Jr High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Walter R Sundling Jr High School, Plum Grove Jr High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
17% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% IL state average), while 21% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend Winston Campus Jr High School?
590 students attend Winston Campus Jr High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
68% of Winston Campus Jr High School students are Hispanic, 19% of students are White, 6% of students are Black, 5% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Winston Campus Jr High School?
Winston Campus Jr High School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Winston Campus Jr High School offer ?
Winston Campus Jr High School offers enrollment in grades 7-8
What school district is Winston Campus Jr High School part of?
Winston Campus Jr High School is part of Palatine CCSD 15 School District.

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Quick Facts (2025)

  • Grades: 7-8
  • Enrollment: 590 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 81%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 17% (Btm 50%)
  • : 21% (Btm 50%)
  • : 32% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

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