Serving 734 students in grades 6-8, Daniel Wright Jr High School ranks in the top 1% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 1%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 77% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 73% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 32%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 53% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 734 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 57%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 1% in IL
- Math Proficiency: 77% (Top 1%)
- Reading Proficiency: 73% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Daniel Wright Jr High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Daniel Wright Jr High School's student population of 734 students has grown by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 62 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
734 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
62 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Daniel Wright Jr High School ranks within the top 1% of all 3,663 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Daniel Wright Jr High School is 0.57, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#19 out of 3663 schools
(Top 1%)
(Top 1%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
77%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
73%
32%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
50%
5%
Hispanic
5%
27%
Black
1%
17%
White
43%
47%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
1%
43%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Daniel Wright Jr High School's ranking?
Daniel Wright Jr High School is ranked #19 out of 3,663 schools, which ranks it among the top 1% of public schools in Illinois.
What schools are Daniel Wright Jr High School often compared to?
Daniel Wright Jr High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Woodlawn Middle School, Twin Groves Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
77% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while 73% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% IL state average).
How many students attend Daniel Wright Jr High School?
734 students attend Daniel Wright Jr High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of Daniel Wright Jr High School students are Asian, 43% of students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Daniel Wright Jr High School?
Daniel Wright Jr High School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What grades does Daniel Wright Jr High School offer ?
Daniel Wright Jr High School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Daniel Wright Jr High School part of?
Daniel Wright Jr High School is part of Lincolnshire-Prairieview SD 103 School District.
School Calendar
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Event
Date
LAST Day for PASS Bus service
May 22, 2024 (Wednesday)
8th Grade Great America - Last Day of School
May 28, 2024 (Tuesday)
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