Yvetta H Younge Middle School serves 667 students in grades 6-8.
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 was equal to the Illinois state level of 13:1.
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
667 students
Total Classroom Teachers
50 teachers
School Rankings
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
5%
28%
Black
95%
17%
White
n/a
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
83%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Yvetta H Younge Middle School?
667 students attend Yvetta H Younge Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of Yvetta H Younge Middle School students are Black, and 5% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Yvetta H Younge Middle School?
Yvetta H Younge Middle School has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Yvetta H Younge Middle School offer ?
Yvetta H Younge Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Yvetta H Younge Middle School part of?
Yvetta H Younge Middle School is part of East St Louis School District 189.
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