Below Average
#3206 of 3,813 schools in IL
Kankakee Junior High School
Middle School · Kankakee Sd 111 · Kankakee, IL
A Kankakee Sd 111 middle school serving grades 7th – 8th.
2250 E Crestwood St, Kankakee, IL 60901
- Math 4% proficient (2021)
- Reading 16% proficient (2022)
- 16.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Kankakee Junior High School score 10% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 8%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IL average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 53 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 16% recently.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 28% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 29% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 27 test records from IL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
91%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Kankakee Junior High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 15Car-Dependent
- Bike 29Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low204/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$54,557
Median home value
$143,200
Median rent
$1,020/mo
College educated
15.7%
Homeownership
60.6%
Poverty rate
21.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 60901; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grace Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 6.8private | PK–12 | 0.8 mi | 195 | Compare → |
| Bishop Mcnamara Catholic High SchoolPrivate · tuition | 3.8private | PK–12 | 2.3 mi | 772 | Compare → |
| Bradley Central Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.1 | 6–8 | 2.7 mi | 382 | Compare → |
| Kankakee Trinity AcademyPrivate · tuition | 6.2private | PK–12 | 2.9 mi | 338 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Kankakee Sd 111
- Schools in district
- 11
- Rank in district
- #7 of 10
- District spending per student
- $18,743NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 25.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Kankakee Junior High School is listed in Kankakee SD 111; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Kankakee Junior High School
Kankakee Junior High School is a public middle school in Kankakee, IL, part of Kankakee Sd 111, serving approximately 502 students in grades 7th-8th with a 16.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.6 out of 10 and ranks #3,206 of 3,813 schools in IL. State assessment records show 28% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 29% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Kankakee Junior High School
What grades does Kankakee Junior High School serve?
Kankakee Junior High School serves students in grades 7th through 8th.
How many students attend Kankakee Junior High School?
Kankakee Junior High School has an enrollment of approximately 502 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Kankakee Junior High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Kankakee Junior High School is 16.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Kankakee Junior High School rank in IL?
Kankakee Junior High School ranks #3,206 of 3,813 schools in IL.
What is Kankakee Junior High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Kankakee Junior High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.6 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Kankakee Junior High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Kankakee Junior High School has 28% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 29% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Kankakee Junior High School a charter school?
No, Kankakee Junior High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Kankakee Junior High School a Title I school?
No, Kankakee Junior High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Kankakee Junior High School?
91.0% of students at Kankakee Junior High School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 7th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 502
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 30
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Kankakee County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 55.6%
- Phone
- (815) 933-0730
- Area population (ZIP 60901)
- 33,224
- Area average commute
- 22.4 min
- Area median age
- 37.8
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2021 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 60901; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2021, multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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