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Manhattan Junior High School

Summary:

Manhattan Junior High School is a public middle school serving grades 6-8 with a total enrollment of 570 students. The school is part of the Manhattan School District 114, which is ranked 105 out of 813 districts in Illinois and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Manhattan Junior High School consistently ranks among the top 20% of Illinois middle schools, with strong academic performance across all grades and subjects. In 2023-2024, 68.7% of students were proficient or better in ELA, compared to the state average of 41.2%. The school's performance is also higher than the district average, indicating it is a standout performer within its own district. Notably, the school's Hispanic students and students from low socioeconomic backgrounds rank in the top 5% and top 10% of Illinois middle schools, respectively, suggesting effective strategies for supporting these traditionally underserved populations.

While Manhattan Junior High School is a high-performing school, the area appears to have a concentration of strong-performing middle schools. The school outperforms nearby Dirksen Junior High, Washington Junior High, and Gompers Junior High in the Joliet area by a significant margin. Additionally, Hickory Creek Middle School in Frankfort, IL, is also a high-performing school, ranking in the top 1% of Illinois middle schools. This suggests that the Manhattan area may be home to a concentration of exceptional middle schools.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 15606 W Smith Rd
       Manhattan, IL  60442-8413

(815) 478-6090

District: Manhattan School District 114

SchoolDigger Rank:
180th of 1,363 Illinois Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $11,073 Help


Students who attend Manhattan Junior High School usually attend:

High:    Lincoln-Way Central High School

Feeder schools for Manhattan Junior High School:

Elementary:    Anna McDonald Elementary School
    Wilson Creek Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio:  14.7 Help
Number of students:  570

Racial breakdown:

White:
83.2%
Hispanic:
11.1%
African American:
3.0%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  13.3% Help


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Compare Details Manhattan Junior High School ranks better than 86.8% of middle schools in Illinois. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 84.65. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Manhattan Junior High School is $11,073.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Manhattan Junior High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Manhattan Junior High School 180th of 1363 Illinois public middle schools. (See Manhattan Junior High School in the ranking list.)

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Manhattan School District 114:

SchoolDigger ranks Manhattan School District 114 105th of 813 Illinois school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Manhattan Junior High School

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Rank History for all students at Manhattan Junior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 73.25 328th 1185 72.3%
2004 80.66 217th 1204 82.0%
2005 74.69 325th 1209 73.1%
2006 68.77 418th 1272 67.1%
2007 66.78 469th 1287 63.6%
2008 64.60 537th 1293 58.5%
2009 70.89 400th 1318 69.7%
2010 73.87 348th 1327 73.8%
2011 71.40 400th 1344 70.2%
2012 69.11 431st 1365 68.4%
2013 67.69 408th 1367 70.2%
2014 70.43 371st 1322 71.9%
2015 79.00 219th 1302 83.2%
2016 81.90 186th 1294 85.6%
2017 82.57 190th 1293 85.3%
2018 84.38 165th 1293 87.2%
2019 85.73 161st 1356 88.1%
2021 71.41 283rd 1241 77.2%
2022 90.27 102nd 1369 92.5%
2023 80.59 218th 1367 84.1%
2024 84.65 180th 1363 86.8%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Manhattan Junior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 70.72 87th 602 85.5%
2019 68.21 121st 792 84.7%
2021 50.71 173rd 548 68.4%
2022 81.75 56th 781 92.8%
2023 76.31 122nd 805 84.8%
2024 80.66 114th 802 85.8%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Manhattan Junior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 78.41 147th 1161 87.3%
2021 94.02 19th 1019 98.1%
2022 90.91 39th 1221 96.8%
2023 84.59 89th 1234 92.8%
2024 82.17 116th 1219 90.5%
See the entire list of Best Illinois Middle Schools for Low Socio Economic Status Students!

Rank History for Female students at Manhattan Junior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 85.15 142nd 1226 88.4%
2019 88.81 100th 1276 92.2%
2021 69.01 264th 1017 74.0%
2022 90.79 93rd 1286 92.8%
2023 82.49 173rd 1275 86.4%
2024 83.94 157th 1251 87.5%
See the entire list of Best Illinois Middle Schools for Female Students!

Rank History for Disabled students at Manhattan Junior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 72.20 90th 674 86.6%
2024 66.46 127th 639 80.1%
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Rank History for Male students at Manhattan Junior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 80.19 184th 1223 85.0%
2019 78.93 215th 1296 83.4%
2021 66.35 264th 1048 74.8%
2022 85.79 127th 1286 90.1%
2023 74.89 245th 1292 81.0%
2024 82.48 180th 1264 85.8%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Manhattan Junior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 77.32 95th 590 83.9%
2019 85.23 54th 639 91.5%
2021 64.45 116th 517 77.6%
2022 93.38 28th 662 95.8%
2023 84.34 61st 661 90.8%
2024 91.32 34th 643 94.7%
See the entire list of Best Illinois Middle Schools for Hispanic Students!

Rank History for White students at Manhattan Junior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 71.53 214th 889 75.9%
2019 70.34 230th 905 74.6%
2021 58.54 296th 813 63.6%
2022 79.84 117th 898 87.0%
2023 63.74 267th 895 70.2%
2024 70.52 212th 875 75.8%
See the entire list of Best Illinois Middle Schools for White Students!

Data source: test scores: Illinois State Board of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Illinois State Board of Education

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Enrollment information for Manhattan Junior High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1995 223 0 1 3 2 n/a n/a 0 229
1996 223 0 1 3 2 n/a n/a 0 229
1997 242 0 1 3 2 n/a n/a 0 248
1998 246 0 3 5 0 n/a n/a 0 254
1999 259 1 2 8 0 n/a n/a 0 270
2000 267 1 2 8 0 n/a n/a 0 278
2001 279 3 0 6 1 n/a n/a 0 289
2002 317 2 3 2 0 n/a n/a 0 324
2003 317 2 3 2 0 n/a n/a 0 324
2004 345 1 0 5 0 n/a n/a 0 351
2005 356 6 0 11 0 n/a n/a 1 374
2006 354 8 1 16 2 n/a n/a 1 382
2007 361 5 2 21 0 n/a n/a 7 396
2008 398 2 3 31 2 n/a n/a 10 446
2009 407 2 3 27 2 n/a n/a 11 452
2010 403 1 2 31 2 n/a n/a 15 454
2011 349 2 1 48 0 0 9 0 409
2012 344 2 0 51 0 0 10 0 407
2013 349 2 0 52 0 0 8 0 411
2014 353 1 0 44 0 0 7 0 405
2015 366 6 3 44 1 0 7 0 427
2016 383 4 3 45 0 0 10 0 445
2017 397 4 3 50 0 0 11 0 465
2018 412 4 2 44 0 0 11 0 473
2019 438 4 2 51 0 0 9 0 504
2020 438 5 1 53 0 0 11 0 508
2021 467 8 2 59 0 0 7 0 543
2022 468 9 2 59 0 0 12 0 550
2023 474 17 2 63 0 0 14 0 570

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Manhattan Junior High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1995 229 10.0 22.9 n/a
1996 229 10.0 22.9 n/a
1997 248 10.0 24.8 n/a
1998 254 12.5 20.3 n/a
1999 270 12.7 21.3 n/a
2000 278 14.0 19.9 n/a
2001 289 15.0 19.3 n/a
2002 324 18.0 18.0 4
2003 324 18.0 18.0 4
2004 351 18.0 19.5 5.4
2005 374 18.0 20.8 6.4
2006 382 18.0 21.2 7.3
2007 396 17.0 23.3 9
2008 446 21.0 21.2 8.7
2009 452 23.5 19.2 11.3
2010 454 24.8 18.3 14.8
2011 409 25.0 16.3 14.2
2012 407 23.0 17.6 15.2
2013 411 35.4 11.6 16.3
2014 405 27.0 15.0 10.9
2015 427 29.0 14.7 19.2
2016 445 28.0 15.8 14.2
2017 465 30.1 15.4 12.5
2018 473 30.1 15.7 15
2019 504 32.0 15.7 3.8
2020 508 32.3 15.7 14
2021 543 n/a n/a n/a
2022 550 41.5 13.2 9.8
2023 570 38.5 14.7 13.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Manhattan Junior High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1995 229 10.0 22.9 n/a
1996 229 10.0 22.9 n/a
1997 248 10.0 24.8 n/a
1998 254 12.5 20.3 n/a
1999 270 12.7 21.3 n/a
2000 278 14.0 19.9 n/a
2001 289 15.0 19.3 n/a
2002 324 18.0 18.0 4
2003 324 18.0 18.0 4
2004 351 18.0 19.5 5.4
2005 374 18.0 20.8 6.4
2006 382 18.0 21.2 7.3
2007 396 17.0 23.3 9
2008 446 21.0 21.2 8.7
2009 452 23.5 19.2 11.3
2010 454 24.8 18.3 14.8
2011 409 25.0 16.3 14.2
2012 407 23.0 17.6 15.2
2013 411 35.4 11.6 16.3
2014 405 27.0 15.0 10.9
2015 427 29.0 14.7 19.2
2016 445 28.0 15.8 14.2
2017 465 30.1 15.4 12.5
2018 473 30.1 15.7 15
2019 504 32.0 15.7 3.8
2020 508 32.3 15.7 14
2021 543 n/a n/a n/a
2022 550 41.5 13.2 9.8
2023 570 38.5 14.7 13.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Immunization Rates

Manhattan Junior High School

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YearPolioMeaslesMumpsRubellaHepatitis BVaricellaDTPMeningococcal
201599.6%99.1%99.1%99.1%99.6%98.9%98.9%
201698.9%99.1%98.9%98.9%99.6%97.8%30.5%
201798.9%98.3%98.3%98.3%98.9%97.8%97.8%63.8%
201899.2%99.0%99.0%99.0%98.7%98.7%99.2%99.0%
201999.4%99.2%99.2%99.2%99.6%98.8%99.4%98.4%
202199.5%99.3%99.3%99.3%99.6%99.1%99.6%95.9%
202299.1%99.3%99.3%99.3%99.1%98.7%99.5%98.0%
202398.4%98.8%98.8%98.8%99.1%98.4%99.3%97.2%
202497.9%98.0%98.0%98.0%98.3%97.7%98.7%96.5%

Data source: Illinois State Board of Education
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Manhattan Junior High School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $36 (0.4%) $10,226 (99.6%) $10,262
2020 $175 (1.5%) $11,241 (98.5%) $11,415
2021 $171 (1.8%) $9,489 (98.2%) $9,660
2022 $171 (1.8%) $9,489 (98.2%) $9,660
2023 $383 (3.5%) $10,703 (96.6%) $11,085
2024 $476 (4.3%) $10,597 (95.7%) $11,073

Data source: Illinois Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Manhattan Junior High School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 161st of 1356 Middle schoolsRanks 218th of 1367 Middle schools
 4.1%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts (Manhattan Junior High School)49.547.2
 2.3%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Manhattan School District 114)49.547.2
 2.3%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Illinois)3534.2
 0.8%
6th Grade Mathematics (Manhattan Junior High School)42.429.1
 13.3%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Manhattan School District 114)42.429.1
 13.3%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Illinois)25.323.4
 1.9%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Manhattan Junior High School)65.648.6
 17%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Manhattan School District 114)65.648.6
 17%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Illinois)41.237.9
 3.3%
7th Grade Mathematics (Manhattan Junior High School)46.639.9
 6.7%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Manhattan School District 114)46.639.9
 6.7%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Illinois)29.926.9
 3%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Manhattan Junior High School)59.464.5
 5.1%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Manhattan School District 114)59.464.5
 5.1%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Illinois)39.640.5
 0.9%
8th Grade Mathematics (Manhattan Junior High School)56.154.8
 1.3%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Manhattan School District 114)56.154.8
 1.3%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Illinois)32.625.7
 6.9%
8th Grade Science (Manhattan Junior High School)64.863.9
 0.9%
   8th Grade Science (Manhattan School District 114)64.863.9
 0.9%
   8th Grade Science (Illinois)5552
 3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students504570
 13.1%
African American417
 325%
American Indian00
Asian22
Hispanic5163
 23.5%
Pacific Islander00
White438474
 8.2%
Two or More Races914
 55.6%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients3.8%13.3%
 9.6%

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Frequently Asked Questions about Manhattan Junior High School

In the 2022-23 school year, 570 students attended Manhattan Junior High School.

Students who attend Manhattan Junior High School usually go on to attend Lincoln-Way Central High School

Students at Manhattan Junior High School are 83% White, 11% Hispanic, 3% African American, 2% Two or more races.

Manhattan Junior High School ranks 180th of 1363 Illinois middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.


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