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#1885 of 3,813 schools in IL
Top 49% in state
Kelvin Grove JR High School
Middle School · Lockport Sd 91 · Lockport, IL
A Lockport Sd 91 middle school where students score 6 points below what's typical for similar communities.
808 Adams St, Lockport, IL 60441
- Math 18% proficient (2021)
- Reading 44% proficient (2022)
- 10.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Kelvin Grove JR High School score 31% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 37%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IL average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 47 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 44% recently.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 47% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 57% (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
26.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Kelvin Grove JR High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 57Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 44Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Average660/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Lockport), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$104,271
Median home value
$287,100
Median rent
$1,488/mo
College educated
35.5%
Homeownership
82.9%
Poverty rate
6.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 60441; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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4 from a 5-mile search
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oak Prairie JR High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.5 | 6–8 | 2.4 mi | 457 | Compare → |
| Gompers Junior High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.2 | 6–8 | 3.4 mi | 590 | Compare → |
| Montessori School of LemontPrivate · tuition | 6.2private | PK–9 | 3.9 mi | 95 | Compare → |
| A Vito Martinez Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.3 | 6–8 | 4.8 mi | 610 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Lockport Sd 91
- Schools in district
- 2
- Rank in district
- #2 of 2
- District spending per student
- $15,715NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 7.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Kelvin Grove JR High School is listed in Lockport SD 91; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Kelvin Grove JR High School
Kelvin Grove JR High School is a public middle school in Lockport, IL, part of Lockport Sd 91, serving approximately 271 students in grades 4th-8th with a 10.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 out of 10 and ranks #1,885 of 3,813 schools in IL. State assessment records show 47% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 57% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Kelvin Grove JR High School
What grades does Kelvin Grove JR High School serve?
Kelvin Grove JR High School serves students in grades 4th through 8th.
How many students attend Kelvin Grove JR High School?
Kelvin Grove JR High School has an enrollment of approximately 271 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Kelvin Grove JR High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Kelvin Grove JR High School is 10.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Kelvin Grove JR High School rank in IL?
Kelvin Grove JR High School ranks #1,885 of 3,813 schools in IL.
What is Kelvin Grove JR High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Kelvin Grove JR High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 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 Kelvin Grove JR High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Kelvin Grove JR High School has 47% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 57% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Kelvin Grove JR High School a charter school?
No, Kelvin Grove JR High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Kelvin Grove JR High School a Title I school?
No, Kelvin Grove JR High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Kelvin Grove JR High School?
26.9% of students at Kelvin Grove JR 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
- 4th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 271
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 26
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Will County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 23.6%
- Phone
- (815) 838-0737
- Area population (ZIP 60441)
- 36,841
- Area average commute
- 33.9 min
- Area median age
- 38.7
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 60441; 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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