Heritage Junior High School serves 114 students in grades 6-8.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 85-89% (which was higher than the Illinois state average of 80%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 80-84% (which was higher than the Illinois state average of 75%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 was equal to the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 3% of the student body (majority Black), which was lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
114 students
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)85-89%
80%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)80-84%
75%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
n/a
28%
Black
1%
16%
White
97%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
11%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
18%
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?
85-89% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 80% IL state average), while 80-84% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 75% IL state average).
How many students attend Heritage Junior High School?
114 students attend Heritage Junior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
97% of Heritage Junior High School students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Heritage Junior High School?
Heritage Junior High School has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Heritage Junior High School offer ?
Heritage Junior High School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Heritage Junior High School part of?
Heritage Junior High School is part of Heritage Community Unit School District 8.
Recent Articles
Texas Schools Enrollment Trends & Policy in 2025
Latest data and policy changes on Texas public school enrollment growth, funding, and virtual education in 2025.
Financial Aid & Hidden Costs in ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools
Learn about financial aid and hidden costs in public schools. Discover what parents should budget for beyond tuition-free education.
NYC Schools Still Most Segregated in 2025
Despite reforms, New York City schools remain the most segregated in the U.S. in 2025. Here’s what parents and educators need to know.
