Serving 101 students in grades 6-8, Sandoval Jr 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 is 10-14% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 10-14% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 32%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 101 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 11%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in IL
- Math Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Sandoval Jr High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
Sandoval Jr High School's student population of 101 students has grown by 38% over five school years.
The teacher population of 7 teachers has grown by 75% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
101 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Sandoval Jr High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,663 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Sandoval Jr High School is 0.20, 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
#2641 out of 3663 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
32%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
2%
27%
Black
2%
17%
White
89%
47%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
45%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
9%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sandoval Jr High School's ranking?
Sandoval Jr High School is ranked #2641 out of 3,663 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 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 28% IL state average), while 10-14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% IL state average).
How many students attend Sandoval Jr High School?
101 students attend Sandoval Jr High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of Sandoval Jr High School students are White, 7% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Sandoval Jr High School?
Sandoval Jr High School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What grades does Sandoval Jr High School offer ?
Sandoval Jr High School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Sandoval Jr High School part of?
Sandoval Jr High School is part of Sandoval CUSD 501 School District.
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