Excellent
#416 of 3,813 schools in IL
Top 11% in state
Westmont JR High School
Middle School · Cusd 201 · Westmont, IL
A Cusd 201 middle school where students score 6 points above what's typical for similar communities.
944 Oakwood Dr, Westmont, IL 60559
- Math 32% proficient (2021)
- Reading 39% proficient (2022)
- 12.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Westmont JR High School score 36% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 30%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IL average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 9 points since 2019, to 39% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 55% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 58% (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
42.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Westmont 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. Open the Chicago map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 36Car-Dependent
- Transit 17Minimal Transit
- Bike 38Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,106/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Westmont), 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
$87,474
Median home value
$356,400
Median rent
$1,491/mo
College educated
49%
Homeownership
59.2%
Poverty rate
10.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 60559; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clarendon Hills Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 9.3 | 6–8 | 1.2 mi | 475 | Compare → |
| Hinsdale Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 9.2 | 6–8 | 2.3 mi | 784 | Compare → |
| Butler Junior High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 9.5 | 6–8 | 2.4 mi | 183 | Compare → |
| Hinsdale Adventist AcademyPrivate · tuition | 8.1private | PK–12 | 2.7 mi | 137 | 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.
Cusd 201
- Schools in district
- 5
- Rank in district
- #2 of 5
- District spending per student
- $30,480NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 4.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Westmont JR High School is listed in CUSD 201; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Westmont JR High School
Westmont JR High School is a public middle school in Westmont, IL, part of Cusd 201, serving approximately 297 students in grades 6th-8th with a 12.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.3 out of 10 and ranks #416 of 3,813 schools in IL. State assessment records show 55% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 58% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Westmont JR High School
What grades does Westmont JR High School serve?
Westmont JR High School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Westmont JR High School?
Westmont JR High School has an enrollment of approximately 297 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Westmont JR High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Westmont JR High School is 12.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Westmont JR High School rank in IL?
Westmont JR High School ranks #416 of 3,813 schools in IL.
What is Westmont JR High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Westmont JR High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.3 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 Westmont JR High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Westmont JR High School has 55% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 58% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Westmont JR High School a charter school?
No, Westmont JR High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Westmont JR High School a Title I school?
No, Westmont JR High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Westmont JR High School?
42.4% of students at Westmont 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
- 297
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 24
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- DuPage County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 21.5%
- Phone
- (630) 468-8200
- Area population (ZIP 60559)
- 24,404
- Area average commute
- 25.6 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 60559; 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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