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Northlawn JR High School

Middle School · Streator Esd 44 · Streator, IL

A Streator Esd 44 middle school where students score 9 points below what's typical for similar communities.

202 E 1st St, Streator, IL 61364

  • Math 7% proficient (2021)
  • Reading 12% proficient (2022)
  • 14.1:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress3.2Needs Improvement40%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-6.21 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics3.6Needs Improvement35%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency7% (2021 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency12% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency10% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)19% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-9.3 pts
Adjusted Percentile17th
Resources & Environment3.9Needs Improvement25%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio14.1:1
District spending per student$14,822
Chronic Absenteeism33.3%

Students at Northlawn JR High School score 10% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 19%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. IL average.

Math Proficiency7%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency12%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 11 points since 2019, to 12% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
85%
ELA
80%
2010
Math
81%
ELA
80%
2011
Math
77%
ELA
82%
2012
Math
42%
ELA
52%
2013
Math
48%
ELA
52%
2014
Math
16%
ELA
22%
2015
Math
20%
ELA
21%
2016
Math
19%
ELA
25%
2017
Math
22%
ELA
28%
2018
Math
21%
ELA
24%
2019
Math
21%
ELA
24%
2020*
Math
7%
ELA
14%
2021*
Math
7%
ELA
14%
2022
ELA
12%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 36% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 38% (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 score

Free/reduced lunch

66.7%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Northlawn JR 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 57Somewhat Walkable
  • Bike 43Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High1,959/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Streator), 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

$57,147

Median home value

$97,300

Median rent

$810/mo

College educated

12.8%

Homeownership

68.2%

Poverty rate

20.6%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 61364; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

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Nearby same-level schools

0 from verified nearby records

No verified same-level alternatives

The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.

Streator Esd 44

Schools in district
3
Rank in district
#3 of 3
District spending per student
$14,822NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
21.4%Census SAIPE · 2024

Northlawn JR High School is listed in Streator ESD 44; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Northlawn JR High School

Northlawn JR High School is a public middle school in Streator, IL, part of Streator Esd 44, serving approximately 606 students in grades 5th-8th with a 14.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.5 out of 10 and ranks #3,655 of 3,813 schools in IL. State assessment records show 36% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 38% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Northlawn JR High School

What grades does Northlawn JR High School serve?

Northlawn JR High School serves students in grades 5th through 8th.

How many students attend Northlawn JR High School?

Northlawn JR High School has an enrollment of approximately 606 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Northlawn JR High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Northlawn JR High School is 14.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Northlawn JR High School rank in IL?

Northlawn JR High School ranks #3,655 of 3,813 schools in IL.

What is Northlawn JR High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Northlawn JR High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.5 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 Northlawn JR High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Northlawn JR High School has 36% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 38% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Northlawn JR High School a charter school?

No, Northlawn JR High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Northlawn JR High School a Title I school?

No, Northlawn JR High School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Northlawn JR High School?

66.7% of students at Northlawn 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
5th – 8th
Enrollment
606
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.1:1
Teachers (FTE)
43
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Town
County
LaSalle County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
33.3%
Area population (ZIP 61364)
18,236
Area average commute
26.9 min
Area median age
42.1
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 61364; this does not measure the attendance area.

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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