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#1580 of 3,813 schools in IL
Top 41% in state
Wood Dale JR High School
Middle School · Wood Dale Sd 7 · Wood Dale, IL
A Wood Dale Sd 7 middle school serving grades 6th – 8th.
6N655 Wood Dale Rd, Wood Dale, IL 60191
- Math 17% proficient (2021)
- Reading 33% proficient (2022)
- 10.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Wood Dale JR High School score 25% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 25%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IL average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 54 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 33% recently.
Show all 13 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 43% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 52% (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 25 test records from IL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
52.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Wood Dale JR High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 35Car-Dependent
- Bike 45Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,191/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Wood Dale), 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
$90,299
Median home value
$307,600
Median rent
$1,649/mo
College educated
25.1%
Homeownership
77%
Poverty rate
6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 60191; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| One School Global Chicago CampusPrivate · tuition | Not rated | 3–12 | 1.3 mi | 23 | Compare → |
| F E Peacock Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.1 | 6–8 | 1.6 mi | 318 | Compare → |
| Blackhawk Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.5 | 6–8 | 2.1 mi | 665 | Compare → |
| Grove JR High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.8 | 6–8 | 2.3 mi | 788 | 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.
Wood Dale Sd 7
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #3 of 4
- District spending per student
- $23,021NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 8.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
Wood Dale JR High School is listed in Wood Dale SD 7; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Wood Dale JR High School
Wood Dale JR High School is a public middle school in Wood Dale, IL, part of Wood Dale Sd 7, serving approximately 283 students in grades 6th-8th with a 10.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 out of 10 and ranks #1,580 of 3,813 schools in IL. State assessment records show 43% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 52% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Wood Dale JR High School
What grades does Wood Dale JR High School serve?
Wood Dale JR High School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Wood Dale JR High School?
Wood Dale JR High School has an enrollment of approximately 283 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Wood Dale JR High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Wood Dale JR High School is 10.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Wood Dale JR High School rank in IL?
Wood Dale JR High School ranks #1,580 of 3,813 schools in IL.
What is Wood Dale JR High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Wood Dale JR High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 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 Wood Dale JR High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Wood Dale JR High School has 43% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 52% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Wood Dale JR High School a charter school?
No, Wood Dale JR High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Wood Dale JR High School a Title I school?
No, Wood Dale JR High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Wood Dale JR High School?
52.3% of students at Wood Dale 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
- 283
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 28
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- DuPage County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 23.7%
- Phone
- (630) 766-6210
- Area population (ZIP 60191)
- 14,381
- Area average commute
- 27.2 min
- Area median age
- 42
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 60191; 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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