Below Average
#3533 of 3,813 schools in IL
Shawnee JR High School
Middle School · Shawnee Cusd 84 · Wolf Lake, IL
A Shawnee Cusd 84 middle school serving grades 6th – 8th.
3365 State Hwy 3 N, Wolf Lake, IL 62998
- Math 15% proficient (2021)
- Reading 15% proficient (2022)
- 19:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Shawnee JR High School score 15% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 14%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IL average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 65 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 15% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 37% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 32% (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
76.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 4Car-Dependent
- Bike 30Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$73,594
College educated
46.9%
Homeownership
95.1%
Poverty rate
2.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 62998; 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.
Shawnee Cusd 84
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #2 of 3
- District spending per student
- $17,947NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 25.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
Shawnee JR High School is listed in Shawnee CUSD 84; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Shawnee JR High School
Shawnee JR High School is a public middle school in Wolf Lake, IL, part of Shawnee Cusd 84, serving approximately 76 students in grades 6th-8th with a 19:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.0 out of 10 and ranks #3,533 of 3,813 schools in IL. State assessment records show 37% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 32% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Shawnee JR High School
What grades does Shawnee JR High School serve?
Shawnee JR High School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Shawnee JR High School?
Shawnee JR High School has an enrollment of approximately 76 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Shawnee JR High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Shawnee JR High School is 19:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Shawnee JR High School rank in IL?
Shawnee JR High School ranks #3,533 of 3,813 schools in IL.
What is Shawnee JR High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Shawnee JR High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.0 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 Shawnee JR High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Shawnee JR High School has 37% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 32% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Shawnee JR High School a charter school?
No, Shawnee JR High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Shawnee JR High School a Title I school?
No, Shawnee JR High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Shawnee JR High School?
76.3% of students at Shawnee 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
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 76
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 19:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 4
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Union County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 30.3%
- Phone
- (618) 833-5307
- Area population (ZIP 62998)
- 189
- Area median age
- 56.7
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 62998; 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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