Serving 419 students in grades 5-8, Richland Junior 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 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 28% (which was lower than the Illinois state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 42% (which was higher than the Illinois state average of 37%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 was higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 59% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
Total Students
419 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)28%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)42%
37%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
4%
6%
Hispanic
39%
28%
Black
14%
16%
White
41%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
40%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (11-12)
37%
27%
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?
28% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% IL state average), while 42% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% IL state average).
How many students attend Richland Junior High School?
419 students attend Richland Junior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
41% of Richland Junior High School students are White, 39% of students are Hispanic, 14% of students are Black, 4% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Richland Junior High School?
Richland Junior High School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Richland Junior High School offer ?
Richland Junior High School offers enrollment in grades 5-8
What school district is Richland Junior High School part of?
Richland Junior High School is part of Richland Gsd 88a School District.
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