Serving 151 students in grades 7-8, Porta Junior 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 was 40-44% (which was lower than the Illinois state average of 59%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 45-49% (which was lower than the Illinois state average of 57%).
The student:teacher ratio of 38:1 was higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 6% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which was lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
Total Students
151 students
Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)40-44%
59%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)45-49%
57%
Student : Teacher Ratio
38:1
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
37%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
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?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 59% IL state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 57% IL state average).
How many students attend Porta Junior High School?
151 students attend Porta Junior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Porta 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 Porta Junior High School?
Porta Junior High School has a student ration of 38:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Porta Junior High School offer ?
Porta Junior High School offers enrollment in grades 7-8
What school district is Porta Junior High School part of?
Porta Junior High School is part of Porta Community Unit School District 202.
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