Serving 202 students in grades 6-8, Salt Fork Junior High School ranks in the top 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 10-14% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 202 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 6%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in IL
- Math Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Salt Fork Junior High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
Salt Fork Junior High School's student population of 202 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 11 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
202 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
School Calendar
Last Day of School
Thu. May 21, 2026
School Rankings
Salt Fork Junior High School ranks within the top 50% of all 3,542 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Salt Fork Junior High School is 0.12, 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
#1631 out of 3542 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
27%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
6%
Hispanic
1%
28%
Black
1%
16%
White
94%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
23%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
8%
2%
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 Salt Fork Junior High School's ranking?
Salt Fork Junior High School is ranked #1631 out of 3,542 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Illinois.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% IL state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend Salt Fork Junior High School?
202 students attend Salt Fork Junior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Salt Fork Junior High School students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Salt Fork Junior High School?
Salt Fork Junior High School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Salt Fork Junior High School offer ?
Salt Fork Junior High School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Salt Fork Junior High School part of?
Salt Fork Junior High School is part of Salt Fork CUSD 512 School District.
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