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Northwestern Junior High School

Summary:

Northwestern Junior High School is a small public middle school serving grades 7-8 in Palmyra, Illinois, with a student population of just 54 students. The school is part of the Northwestern CUSD 2 district, which is ranked 656 out of 813 districts in Illinois and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Despite its small size, Northwestern Junior High School has consistently underperformed compared to state averages on standardized tests in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science. In the most recent school year, only 0% of 7th graders and 25% of 8th graders were proficient or better in ELA, compared to state averages of 42.5% and 49.9%, respectively. The school's performance in Math is also significantly lower, with just 13.6% of 7th graders and 7.1% of 8th graders being proficient or better, compared to state averages of 28.7% and 28.1%. Additionally, the school has experienced high rates of chronic absenteeism, ranging from 0% in 2019-2020 to 23.3% in the most recent school year.

When compared to nearby middle schools, such as Carlinville Middle School and North Mac Middle School, Northwestern Junior High School performs significantly worse on standardized tests and has higher rates of chronic absenteeism. This suggests that the school may need to implement more effective strategies to improve student outcomes and address the unique challenges faced by its student population, which includes a relatively high percentage of students from low socioeconomic backgrounds.


Detail:

Public 7-8

 30889 Route 111
       Palmyra, IL  62674-6303

(217) 436-2011

District: Northwestern CUSD 2

SchoolDigger Rank:
1168th of 1,363 Illinois Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $17,034 Help


Students who attend Northwestern Junior High School usually attend:

High:    Northwestern High School

Feeder schools for Northwestern Junior High School:

Elementary:    Northwestern Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio:  12.7 Help
Number of students:  54

Racial breakdown:

White:
96.3%
Two or more races:
3.7%

Free/discounted lunch recipients:  44.4% Help


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Compare Details Northwestern Junior High School ranks worse than 85.7% of middle schools in Illinois. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 17.39. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a high school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
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Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Northwestern Junior High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Northwestern Junior High School 1168th of 1363 Illinois public middle schools. (See Northwestern Junior High School in the ranking list.)

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Northwestern CUSD 2:

SchoolDigger ranks Northwestern CUSD 2 656th of 813 Illinois school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Northwestern Junior High School

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Rank History for all students at Northwestern Junior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 63.31 483rd 1185 59.2%
2004 71.48 364th 1204 69.8%
2005 74.21 335th 1209 72.3%
2006 72.62 351st 1272 72.4%
2007 59.45 612th 1287 52.4%
2008 57.14 668th 1293 48.3%
2009 75.59 297th 1318 77.5%
2010 59.15 636th 1327 52.1%
2011 68.43 461st 1344 65.7%
2012 57.64 653rd 1365 52.2%
2013 81.33 214th 1367 84.3%
2014 67.76 398th 1322 69.9%
2015 26.83 955th 1302 26.7%
2016 52.94 548th 1294 57.7%
2017 40.01 742nd 1293 42.6%
2018 30.71 884th 1293 31.6%
2019 24.90 1025th 1356 24.4%
2021 21.92 988th 1241 20.4%
2022 22.41 1057th 1369 22.8%
2023 48.98 608th 1367 55.5%
2024 17.39 1168th 1363 14.3%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Northwestern Junior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 32.06 817th 1161 29.6%
2019 27.31 950th 1217 21.9%
2021 32.69 691st 1019 32.2%
2022 29.89 888th 1221 27.3%
2023 55.73 432nd 1234 65.0%
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Rank History for Female students at Northwestern Junior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 68.12 331st 1275 74.0%
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Rank History for Male students at Northwestern Junior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 31.62 860th 1296 33.6%
2021 16.75 942nd 1048 10.1%
2022 18.99 1072nd 1286 16.6%
2023 28.78 886th 1292 31.4%
2024 18.54 1066th 1264 15.7%
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Rank History for White students at Northwestern Junior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 14.86 810th 889 8.9%
2019 8.63 879th 905 2.9%
2021 12.21 766th 813 5.8%
2022 9.29 866th 898 3.6%
2023 28.84 661st 895 26.1%
2024 7.41 847th 875 3.2%
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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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Enrollment information for Northwestern Junior High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 72 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 0 72
1990 67 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 0 67
1991 62 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 62
1992 59 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 59
1993 76 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 76
1994 68 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 68
1995 87 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 87
1996 87 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 87
1997 83 0 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 84
1998 78 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 78
1999 79 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 79
2000 70 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 71
2001 56 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 56
2002 56 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 56
2003 56 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 56
2004 62 1 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 64
2005 54 3 1 2 0 n/a n/a 0 60
2006 49 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 49
2007 55 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 55
2008 65 0 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 66
2009 53 0 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 55
2010 42 0 0 1 0 n/a n/a 2 45
2011 38 0 0 1 0 0 2 0 41
2012 51 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 51
2013 62 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 62
2014 68 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 68
2015 56 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 57
2016 45 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 45
2017 43 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 43
2018 42 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 42
2019 50 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 51
2020 45 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 45
2021 38 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 38
2022 42 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 43
2023 52 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 54

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 Northwestern Junior High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 72 6.0 12.0 n/a
1990 67 6.0 11.1 n/a
1991 62 6.0 10.3 n/a
1992 59 8.0 7.3 n/a
1993 76 7.0 10.9 n/a
1994 68 5.0 13.6 n/a
1995 87 5.0 17.4 n/a
1996 87 5.0 17.4 n/a
1997 84 4.0 21.0 n/a
1998 78 4.0 19.5 n/a
1999 79 5.0 15.8 n/a
2000 71 4.0 17.8 n/a
2001 56 3.0 18.7 n/a
2002 56 2.0 28.0 33.9
2003 56 2.0 28.0 33.9
2004 64 3.0 21.3 42.2
2005 60 2.0 30.0 45
2006 49 2.0 24.5 40.8
2007 55 1.0 55.0 58.2
2008 66 1.0 66.0 60.6
2009 55 6.0 9.2 41.8
2010 45 6.0 7.5 51.2
2011 41 6.0 6.8 53.7
2012 51 6.0 8.5 62.7
2013 62 3.7 16.7 50
2014 68 n/a n/a 57.4
2015 57 5.0 11.4 63.2
2016 45 4.0 11.2 48.9
2017 43 4.9 8.6 58.1
2018 42 5.5 7.6 66.7
2019 51 5.5 9.2 62.7
2020 45 4.3 10.3 60
2021 38 n/a n/a n/a
2022 43 3.5 12.2 74.4
2023 54 4.2 12.7 44.4

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 Northwestern Junior High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 72 6.0 12.0 n/a
1990 67 6.0 11.1 n/a
1991 62 6.0 10.3 n/a
1992 59 8.0 7.3 n/a
1993 76 7.0 10.9 n/a
1994 68 5.0 13.6 n/a
1995 87 5.0 17.4 n/a
1996 87 5.0 17.4 n/a
1997 84 4.0 21.0 n/a
1998 78 4.0 19.5 n/a
1999 79 5.0 15.8 n/a
2000 71 4.0 17.8 n/a
2001 56 3.0 18.7 n/a
2002 56 2.0 28.0 33.9
2003 56 2.0 28.0 33.9
2004 64 3.0 21.3 42.2
2005 60 2.0 30.0 45
2006 49 2.0 24.5 40.8
2007 55 1.0 55.0 58.2
2008 66 1.0 66.0 60.6
2009 55 6.0 9.2 41.8
2010 45 6.0 7.5 51.2
2011 41 6.0 6.8 53.7
2012 51 6.0 8.5 62.7
2013 62 3.7 16.7 50
2014 68 n/a n/a 57.4
2015 57 5.0 11.4 63.2
2016 45 4.0 11.2 48.9
2017 43 4.9 8.6 58.1
2018 42 5.5 7.6 66.7
2019 51 5.5 9.2 62.7
2020 45 4.3 10.3 60
2021 38 n/a n/a n/a
2022 43 3.5 12.2 74.4
2023 54 4.2 12.7 44.4

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

Northwestern Junior High School

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YearPolioMeaslesMumpsRubellaHepatitis BVaricellaDTPMeningococcal
201598.3%98.3%98.3%98.3%100.0%98.3%98.3%
201697.9%97.9%97.9%97.9%97.9%97.9%
201793.0%93.0%93.0%93.0%93.0%93.0%93.0%44.2%
2018100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%95.5%
201998.0%98.0%98.0%98.0%98.0%98.0%98.0%98.0%
2021100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%94.7%
2022100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%95.5%
202394.4%94.4%94.4%94.4%94.4%94.4%94.4%92.6%
202494.2%94.2%94.2%94.2%94.2%94.2%94.2%94.2%

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

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $916 (7.7%) $10,986 (92.3%) $11,902
2020 $505 (4.3%) $11,115 (95.7%) $11,620
2021 $1,955 (13.3%) $12,730 (86.7%) $14,684
2022 $1,955 (13.3%) $12,730 (86.7%) $14,684
2023 $4,369 (26.1%) $12,377 (73.9%) $16,746
2024 $4,288 (25.2%) $12,746 (74.8%) $17,034

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Northwestern 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 1025th of 1356 Middle schoolsRanks 608th of 1367 Middle schools
 31.1%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
7th Grade English Language Arts (Northwestern Junior High School)33.324.1
 9.2%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Northwestern CUSD 2)33.324.1
 9.2%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Illinois)41.237.9
 3.3%
7th Grade Mathematics (Northwestern Junior High School)3.720.7
 17%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Northwestern CUSD 2)3.720.7
 17%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Illinois)29.926.9
 3%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Northwestern Junior High School)19.242.3
 23.1%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Northwestern CUSD 2)19.242.3
 23.1%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Illinois)39.640.5
 0.9%
8th Grade Mathematics (Northwestern Junior High School)7.719.2
 11.5%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Northwestern CUSD 2)7.719.2
 11.5%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Illinois)32.625.7
 6.9%
8th Grade Science (Northwestern Junior High School)4057.7
 17.7%
   8th Grade Science (Northwestern CUSD 2)4057.7
 17.7%
   8th Grade Science (Illinois)5552
 3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students5154
 5.9%
African American00
American Indian00
Asian00
Hispanic00
Pacific Islander00
White5052
 4%
Two or More Races12
 100%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients62.7%44.4%
 18.3%

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Northwestern Junior High School ranks in the bottom 14.3% of Illinois middle schools.

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In the 2022-23 school year, 54 students attended Northwestern Junior High School.

Students at Northwestern Junior High School are 96% White, 4% Two or more races.


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