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#2764 of 3,813 schools in IL
Winston Campus JR High
Middle School · Palatine Ccsd 15 · Palatine, IL
A Palatine Ccsd 15 middle school serving grades 7th – 8th.
120 N Babcock Dr, Palatine, IL 60074
- Math 13% proficient (2021)
- Reading 21% proficient (2022)
- 9.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Winston Campus JR High score 17% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 16%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IL average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 64 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 21% recently.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 40% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 40% (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
71.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Winston Campus JR High sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 48Car-Dependent
- Bike 53Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,012/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Palatine), 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
$81,911
Median home value
$307,800
Median rent
$1,429/mo
College educated
42%
Homeownership
60.9%
Poverty rate
11.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 60074; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South CampusPrivate · tuition | 7.0private | 1–12 | 0.6 mi | 83 | Compare → |
| Walter R Sundling JR High SchEnrollment path unverified | 7.0 | 7–8 | 1.9 mi | 614 | Compare → |
| Chicago Futabakai Japanese SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.2private | K–9 | 2.2 mi | 104 | Compare → |
| Plum Grove JR High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.8 | 7–8 | 2.3 mi | 834 | 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.
Palatine Ccsd 15
- Schools in district
- 20
- Rank in district
- #18 of 19
- District spending per student
- $19,671NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 9.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Winston Campus JR High is listed in Palatine CCSD 15; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Winston Campus JR High
Winston Campus JR High is a public middle school in Palatine, IL, part of Palatine Ccsd 15, serving approximately 590 students in grades 7th-8th with a 9.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.2 out of 10 and ranks #2,764 of 3,813 schools in IL. State assessment records show 40% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 40% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Winston Campus JR High
What grades does Winston Campus JR High serve?
Winston Campus JR High serves students in grades 7th through 8th.
How many students attend Winston Campus JR High?
Winston Campus JR High has an enrollment of approximately 590 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Winston Campus JR High?
The student-teacher ratio at Winston Campus JR High is 9.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Winston Campus JR High rank in IL?
Winston Campus JR High ranks #2,764 of 3,813 schools in IL.
What is Winston Campus JR High's MySchoolScout rating?
Winston Campus JR High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.2 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 Winston Campus JR High?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Winston Campus JR High has 40% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 40% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Winston Campus JR High a charter school?
No, Winston Campus JR High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Winston Campus JR High a Title I school?
No, Winston Campus JR High is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Winston Campus JR High?
71.7% of students at Winston Campus JR High 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
- 590
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 9.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 60
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Cook County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 32.9%
- Phone
- (847) 963-7400
- Area population (ZIP 60074)
- 36,296
- Area average commute
- 26.6 min
- Area median age
- 36.8
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 60074; 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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